Deputy Sam Mézec believes that poverty in Jersey needs to be addressed and he said that while it was encouraging that Senator Gorst had acknowledged that, the Chief Minister had not offered any solutions.
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Finance centre: Should the public decide if it gets built?
Backbencher Deputy Montfort Tadier wants referendum on planned finance centre Likens the controversial project to Plémont and Port Galots sagas Deputy believes majority of the public are against the scheme Should the finance centre be built? Take our poll below A REFERENDUM could be held to give Islanders a chance to voice their opinion on […]
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States round-up: Don’t cap abuse inquiry, Jersey’s finances worse than first thought and suggestion to seek independence
THE child abuse inquiry should not have a cap on its spending, despite concerns that the final cost could more than double, according to a backbench Deputy.
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‘No extra money for student loans system’
States Question Time round-up below UK-style student loan system ‘unlikely’ to be introduced in Jersey Question Time in numbers A STUDENT loans system similar to the one already in use in the UK is ‘unlikely’ to be introduced in Jersey, the Education Minister has said. ALL 49 elected Members were present at the start of […]
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States round-up: Condor under fire, homes could be built on school site and no review of bus prices
QUESTIONS were asked in the States on Tuesday as to whether Condor Ferries would be able to provide a secure link to the UK following weeks of disruption caused by its new fast ferry.
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Threat of Liberation Day boycott: Bailiff calls emergency meeting
THE Bailiff called an urgent meeting with community leaders on Monday to ease tensions over proposed plans for Liberation Day – as Occupation survivors now threaten to boycott the 70th anniversary celebrations.
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Some Jersey politicians are ‘lacking backbone’
St Helier Deputy Sam Mézec, who is the chairman of Reform Jersey, said the calibre of politicians serving the Island was very low compared to the likes of Guernsey and Gibraltar.
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Some Jersey politicians are ‘lacking backbone’
St Helier Deputy Sam Mézec, who is the chairman of Reform Jersey, said the calibre of politicians serving the Island was very low compared to the likes of Guernsey and Gibraltar.
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Jersey’s deficit is ‘much larger’ than first thought – read the JEP’s view
THE black hole in public finances could be ‘much larger’ than envisaged and a bail-out using States reserves plus the introduction of charges for some services may be the only solution, a backbench panel has warned.
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Classical music stars announced for biggest Liberation International Music Festival to date
Classical music festival taking place over seven days. Annual festival largest to date, to celebrate Liberation 70th anniversary See the full line-up WORLD-renowned classical musicians and performers will feature in the Liberation International Music Festival, which this year is expected to be bigger than ever before. Tickets went on sale earlier this week for the […]
