A NATIONAL gallery or a rugby stadium, housing or a conference centre, a new college campus or a world-class sporting facility – the possibilities for Fort Regent are almost endless.
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Self-employed could face big rise in social security
CERTAIN self-employed Islanders could face increases in their social security contributions of up to 70 per cent over the next two years, a tax expert has warned.
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Equals? Not under this law
THERE was a time in Jersey when married women were nothing more nor less that their husbands’ chattels, subservient in law and according to the customs of the age. That time, however, is long gone, and women, married or otherwise, are regarded as the equals of men.
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Revealed: Why Bill Ogley resigned
A SERIOUS breakdown in the relationship between Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf and former chief executive Bill Ogley led to the civil servant leaving his job with a £546,337 pay-off, a new report by the States independent spending watchdog has revealed.
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Prices ‘nothing like’ 30% higher than UK
TREASURY Minister Philip Ozouf has been accused of deflecting attention from budget duty rises by taking ‘cheap pot shots’ at businesses that employ thousands and contribute millions in tax.
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and economic decline slows
JERSEY’S economy shrank by just one per cent last year – the smallest decline since the financial crisis rocked global markets – signalling a possible turnaround in the Island’s economic fortunes.
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Tourism fund should be opened to private sector, says minister
TAXPAYER funding for private sector tourism projects will stop the industry missing out on opportunities that will create jobs and profits, says Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf.
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‘Time to move on’ as Ozouf censure motion is dropped
TREASURY Minister Philip Ozouf urged States Members yesterday to ‘draw a line’ under the Lime Grove scandal after critics dropped a censure vote against him and withdrew allegations of bullying and smear tactics.
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Ozouf: Facing up to Ogley was necessary
STANDING up to former States chief executive Bill Ogley was necessary to redress the power balance between politicians and unelected civil servants, the Treasury Minister has argued.
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States ‘no’ to an inquiry into Swinson resignation
THE mystery and suspicion surrounding the resignation of Comptroller and Auditor General Chris Swinson appears likely to continue after the States voted against setting up a committee of inquiry to look into the issue.
