HIGHER-education funding proposals put forward by the Treasury Minister should be considered an ‘interim measure’ until long-term funding is in place, a Scrutiny panel has said.
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Four Senatorial candidates grilled after Chamber lunch
THE minimum wage, skills shortages and affordable housing were among the topics discussed as four of the Senatorial election candidates faced a grilling from the business community.
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‘Turning point’ for the care of Island children
A VISIT to Scotland as been hailed as a ‘turning point’ that provides hope for the future for the care of children in Jersey, the Chief Minister has said.
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Non-Brits barred from serving as Constables by the States
NON-British citizens are no longer allowed to stand for election as Constables after the States voted to close a loophole in the law.
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Political party would increase the tax rate of highest earners
JERSEY’S only political party has pledged to shift more of the tax burden to higher earners, increase the minimum wage and overhaul the Island’s electoral system if its candidates are voted in at the next election.
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Three-way race for Chief Minister is looking likely
JERSEY’S newly elected politicians have already started manoeuvring for ministerial posts – with a clear three-way race for Chief Minister emerging.
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Reform Jersey nomination valid, court rules
THE St Lawrence Deputies’ election is to go ahead after the Royal Court ruled that Reform Jersey candidate Sarah Westwater’s nomination was valid – despite sections of her form being completed in an incorrect order. The decision to uphold Ms Westwater’s nomination means there remains a three-way fight for two St Lawrence Deputies’ seats. Her election rivals – Kirsten Morel and Gregory Guida – argued in favour of her candidacy and staging the election.
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The election shows we are not one Island but two – town and country
By John Henwood
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Most election candidates back legal assisted dying
THE majority of Jersey’s election candidates have said they would support legalising assisted dying, after an Islander whose mother plans to end her life at a Dignitas clinic contacted all those vying for a seat in the States.
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Gorst: Still work to do before care inspection
JERSEY may fail parts of a forthcoming inspection into children’s social work services but the exercise will highlight important areas where improvements need to be made, the Chief Minister has said.
