States overwhelmingly agree in principle to bring forward legislation for the introduction of marriage for same-sex couples The first same-sex marriage could be held in 2017 See how they voted below Who said what in the Chamber – read Members comments below THE States have overwhelmingly agreed in principle to bring forward legislation for the […]
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GALLERY: Hundreds join rally against States cuts
Hundreds of people marched through town protesting against the proposed States cuts The cuts, which aim to plug the predicted black hole, are being debated this week Read what some of the protesters had to say below Find out more about the proposed cuts, savings and spending below UNION leaders urged States workers to defend […]
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Why I quit: Deputy Tracey Vallois explains decision to turn back on Ministers
DEPUTY Tracey Vallois describes herself as a doer – a person who gets on with things rather than just talking or thinking about them.
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Why I quit: Deputy Tracey Vallois explains decision to turn back on Ministers
DEPUTY Tracey Vallois describes herself as a doer – a person who gets on with things rather than just talking or thinking about them.
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Chief Minister is risking political career with unpopular stance on refugees, warn businessmen
THE Chief Minister could be forfeiting his political career by allowing Jersey to open its doors to Syrian refugees, according to two local businessmen who say the views of thousands of Islanders are being left unrepresented by politicians.
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Parents who refuse to look for work could have benefits cut
States vote to make income support rules stricter for parents with nursery-age children Mothers and fathers will have to look for work to continue receiving payments Social Security Minister Susie Pinel describes move as ‘common sense’ Are rules regarding income support payments too strict? Take our poll below PARENTS on income support will have to […]
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States vote on ‘black hole’ plan
ONE of the most important debates in the Island in recent years began on Tuesday as the proposals contained in the Medium Term Financial Plan were put to the Assembly.
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No extra bank holiday for Liberation Day
ISLANDERS won’t be getting an extra bank holiday to mark the 70th anniversary of the Liberation.
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Jersey Dead Festival set for return, and tickets selling fast for final Watersplash event of the season – Nightlife round-up
Nightlife round-up Jersey Dead Festival returning next month What’s on diary IT SEEMS as if summer has not yet arrived but plans have already been put in place for what could be the final Watersplash event of the season. Drum and bass stalwarts DJ Hype featuring MC Funsta will be headlining the event on Saturday […]
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States reject move to give mothers 26 weeks’ maternity leave
PROPOSALS to give mothers 26 weeks’ maternity leave were rejected by the States on Thursday.
