MINISTERS’ vision of a resurgent St Helier is being realised thanks to the building of the controversial Jersey International Finance Centre, an Assistant Chief Minister has said.
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States start-up fund shambles that’s costing us millions
A DAMNING new report has revealed a catalogue of failings in the way in which a fund which gave more than £2 million of taxpayers’ money to start-up companies was set up and handled.
Top-level meetings over the cost of gas called for
HIGH-level meetings between Jersey Gas, senior politicians and the Island’s competition watchdog have been called for to discuss gas prices that ‘appear to be high’ when compared with other energy sources.
Gorst takes on Ozouf finance brief
THE Chief Minister, Ian Gorst, is taking on political responsibility for the financial services industry, following the resignation of former Assistant Chief Minister Philip Ozouf.
Minister proposes 7p per litre cut in petrol prices
THE net price of road fuel is too high and a 7p per litre cut would be fair to consumers, an Assistant Chief Minister has said.
Ozouf resigns in wake of Innovation Fund fiasco
SENATOR Philip Ozouf is to stand down as Assistant Chief Minister after offering his resignation in the wake of the Jersey Innovation Fund fiasco.
Explanation is sought for private jet decision
THE public would find it ‘hard to accept’ that a decision to book a private jet so visiting dignitaries could return to London complied with the States code of conduct, the chairman of a States spending watchdog has said.
Ministers’ travel expenses bill approaches £70,000
MINISTERS spent almost £69,000 last year on travel, accommodation and entertainment on States business undertaken outside the Island, according to a report published yesterday.
Ozouf departure ‘a serious blow’ to the digital sector
THE loss of Senator Philip Ozouf as Jersey’s digital ‘champion’ is a serious blow to the Island’s ambitions in the sector, the body responsible for promoting the industry has said.
Ministers play down migration reports
MINISTERS are seeking to play down claims that they are helping the UK government with ‘post-Brexit migration ideas’, as reported by a US news organisation.

