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VARIOUS posts have been cut at the prison in an effort to streamline operations and meet efficiencies targets set out in the Government Plan, the Home Affairs Minister has said.

A MOVE to restrict duty hikes on all types of alcohol in the Government Plan to inflation-only rises was rejected by the States Assembly.

TWO political newcomers – Deputies Rob Ward and Kevin Pamplin – were among the most active backbenchers in terms of posing States questions during the first year of the new Assembly, a statistics analysis has shown.

MORE than 120 people have applied to join the States police as the force looks to expand its numbers, the acting deputy chief officer has said.

A FOUR-bedroom house is to be built on the site of one of Jersey’s well-known former tourist attractions – after the States Planning Committee approved the development.

THE amount of time new parents can take off work is to be doubled after enhanced rights were approved by the States Assembly yesterday.

THE success of the government’s campaign to get Islanders to quit smoking has left a £2 million hole in public finances, the Treasury Minister has confirmed.

TOUGH new immigration rules which could require migrants or their employers to pay hundreds of pounds in a ‘health surcharge’ and ban low-skilled temporary workers from bringing children to the Island are being considered, according to a new report.

A FOOTBRIDGE linking two St Saviour schools is due to be built after the Planning Committee went against the Planning Department’s recommendation to refuse the proposal.