Politician calls for Treasury Minister to resign over finance centre error Work due to start on the development after first tenant signed Protest taking place this weekend THE Treasury Minister should resign for failing to inform the States earlier that comments made by Senator Philip Ozouf regarding the proposed Jersey International Finance Centre were a […]
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New property taxes ‘won’t provide any extra income’
Chartered surveyor warns of possible risk to Island property market Ben Ludlum said the introduction of any new taxes would be a risk to the property market and the States income Deputy Simon Brée said he was concerned that Islanders could soon have to pay capital gains tax on property or face increased parish rates […]
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1,000-plus expected at finance centre protest
More than 1,000 people expected at protest against the Jersey International Finance Centre There have been allegations that the States were misled as to when building would begin Comment – Read what the JEP thinks below What questions would you like the JEP to ask the Ministers about this scheme? Post your questions below ORGANISERS […]
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More contamination than suspected on the Esplanade
Unexpected levels of incinerator ash found on town car park site The first of six new office blocks is currently being built by the States-owned Jersey Development Company Soil samples taken from the area were sent to the UK for testing a month ago Re-live the protests over the site with pictures and videos below […]
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Jersey’s growing divide between rich and poor: JEP columnists have their say
Figures released last week made for sobering reading. It is hard to believe that so many people in an Island so famed for its wealth are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Astonishingly, Jersey has a higher percentage of at-risk pensioners than the UK.
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Hedley Le Maistre criticises proposed finance centre – listen to his new song here
JERSEY’S favourite farmer has released a new song, criticising the proposed Jersey International Finance Centre.
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‘No danger to public’ from work on new finance centre site
Islanders don’t need to wear protective face masks while walking or working near the potentially contaminated Esplanade car park Developers deny claim from group over health of public The site is currently being excavated to make way for the Jersey International Finance Centre ISLANDERS do not need to wear protective face masks while walking or […]
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Gallery: Islanders protest against proposed International Finance Centre
Around 2,000 attended Esplanade protest Organiser now calling for ‘a little bit of patience’ See what some of the protesters had to say, below THE organiser of yesterday’s Esplanade protest has urged those responsible for the proposed Jersey International Finance Centre ‘not to move on site’ until a report by the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel […]
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Fly your Jersey flags with pride on Liberation Day, says Senator
SOME Islanders may have had their fill of Liberation Day flags following Tuesday’s traffic chaos, but Jersey’s Assistant Chief Minister wants Jersey to be festooned with red saltires on Saturday.
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States vote not to review gas prices
Call for more controls after gas price drops 3.5% States reject proposition for States to be able to vary gas prices according to the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority The authority is currently carrying out a review of gas prices See the results of a JEP poll below CALLS to review gas tariffs in the wake […]
