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OPPONENTS of the £90 million public-sector cuts programme approved by the States this week are marshalling their forces to fight back against the measures.

PUBLIC-sector workers were urged to strike last night in an effort to force the States to reconsider its £90 million cuts programme.

Politician claims Jersey’s Chief Minister ‘put to shame’ by Guernsey counterpart for failing to take a strong stance on helping to resolve the migrant crisis, Jersey campaigners are considering demonstrating in the Royal Square to highlight the need for the States to make a statement on the migrant crisis Should Jersey do more to help […]

PETITIONERS calling for better protection of Jersey’s cat population have been invited to meet ministers and the States Vet to discuss strengthening the Island’s animal welfare laws.

Reform Jersey want to raise up to £24 million a year by taxing higher earners in Jersey Party plans to lodge changes to the Budget or medium Term Financial Plan Under plans, every pound earned over £100,000 would be taxed at 25% Is this a good idea? Have your say in our online poll below […]

EDUCATION Minister Rod Bryans has agreed to take a fresh look at the possibility of a university in Jersey after several Members challenged him about a new university recently opened in Gibraltar.

Politicians insist Jersey needs to introduce a minimum living wage A minimum £9-an-hour living wage is to be introduced in the UK by 2020. What is a living wage? Find out more below Do you think Jersey should introduce a living wage? Take part in our poll A MINIMUM living wage needs to be introduced […]

In the second part of our series in which we give States Members 200 words to reflect on their achievements over the past year, the Deputies of St Helier share their thoughts Deputy Judy Martin, St Helier No 1 SINCE November I have joined the Public Accounts Committee, the Privileges and Procedures Committee, the Jersey […]