JERSEY’S hotels and guest houses enjoyed an early start to the holiday season last week as hundreds of rugby fans descended on the Island.
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Tax increases on the way for 80% of Islanders
The Treasury Minister has warned that 80% of Jersey households might pay more tax next year An increase in the marginal rate of income tax is being considered for 2016 The move would raise £8m from lower and middle-income earners With a projected deficit of £125m by 2019, States have to find savings EIGHTY per […]
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Where did it all go wrong? – Ministers announce predicted shortfall of £125 million by the end of 2019
£125 million funding gap by 2019 £60 million needed in staff cuts/savings Blame politicans with heads in the sand, says former Senator Read the JEP’s opinion below SIXTY million pounds in staff cuts and savings are needed to help plug a funding black hole after ministers announced a predicted shortfall of £125 million by the […]
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New ministerial role will strengthen digital and finance
Senator Ian Gorst this week told the States that a proposition calling for the creation of a new Minister for Finance, Digital and Competition post would be lodged ‘within weeks’.
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Constable urges action on rush-hour tailbacks after falling Liberation Day flags cause four-hour Avenue closure
St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft believes essential routes into town are too easily blocked Drivers faced two-hour tailbacks yesterday after Liberation Day flags on Victoria Avenue came loose in the high winds Constable believes the States needs to have a serious look at easing rush-hour congestion ESSENTIAL routes into town are too easily blocked and […]
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Islanders say ‘no’ to landmark building in St Helier
Islanders voted overwhelmingly against an idea to build a ‘landmark’ building in St Helier 369 people took the JEP’s online poll, with three quarters of them against the idea Environment Minister Steve Luce had raised the issue earlier this month Some Islanders said that they would need to see plans before commenting on such a […]
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Finance Centre won’t put taxpayers’ money at risk, says Minister
Stories from States Question Time Taxpayers money not at risk from proposed Finance Centre Criticism over Finance Centre confidentiality agreement Could Finance Centre profit lead to extension for Town Park? TAXPAYERS’ money is not at risk from the building of the proposed Jersey International Finance Centre on the Esplanade, according to the Treasury Minister. During […]
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Increasing taxes is ‘last resort’
Senator Alan Maclean told the JEP that contrary to what some people may have thought was the case under the last government, taxes will not be the solution to raising more cash during his term unless it is absolutely necessary.
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New law on cyber-bullying, revenge porn and internet trolls
NEW laws to crack down on cyber bullying, revenge porn and internet trolls have moved a step closer to being introduced following the launch of a consultation.
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Business: Island mines a rich seam in Africa, and meet the head of a local insurance firm
THE Island’s growing reputation as a centre for the operations of international mining companies was demonstrated to an audience of thousands at one of the world’s largest mining industry events recently.
