TACKLING the Island’s growing population will be one of the core topics that dominates discussions during next year’s election campaign, according to a JEP survey of sitting States Members.
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Pressure increases to remove Bailiff from States Assembly
PRESSURE is growing for the Bailiff to be removed from the States after the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry recommended revisiting the issue.
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Care homes losing out financially under scheme
CARE homes are losing out financially when elderly patients require lengthy hospital treatment under the Long Term Care scheme unless they fill their beds, the St Helier homes liaison officer has said.
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Diana would have been so proud of Meghan and Kate, says Fergie
Sarah, Duchess of York also expressed thanks to Harry and Meghan for inviting her to their wedding, but admitted to nerves on the day.
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Mediator proposal in taxi fares dispute
A MEDIATOR will be appointed to help resolve a dispute over fare structures between the Infrastructure Minister and taxi and cab drivers, if proposals are passed by the States.
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Third of Members to stand in next election
MORE than a third of sitting States Members intend to contest the 2018 election and reclaim their seats in the Assembly.
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States reject limiting Chief Minister’s term of service
NO restrictions will be placed on how long a Chief Minister can serve in the Island’s top political role, after Members rejected a two-term limit.
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Gorst may not stand if Chief Minister time limit is passed
PROPOSALS to limit the Chief Minister’s time in the role to two terms could affect whether the Island’s current leader stands in the next elections.
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Tax bills could rise by 0.5 per cent from 2020
ISLANDERS could have an additional 0.5 per cent taken from their monthly payslips from 2020 to cover a predicted shortfall in the fund which provides financial support for those needing long-term care.
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Gorst vows to give 100% as he survives no confidence vote
CHIEF Minister Ian Gorst vowed to continue to ‘give 100 per cent’ as he survived a vote of no confidence.
