More funds needed by Opera House

REMEDIAL work on the Opera House costing 'tens of thousands of pounds' is needed to replace a leaking roof and remove asbestos, the States were told yesterday.


Farmers ‘paying price for delays at abattoir’

DELAYS in making the abattoir ready to take more cattle means that farmers are 'paying a penalty for government mismanagement', according to members of the Island's dairy industry.


Abacus bought by international bank

ONE of Jersey's most successful financial services companies has been sold to a global bank.


Housing struggling with ‘quallies rush’

HOUSING is struggling to cope with the number of applications for 'quallies' since the qualifying period fell to 14 years.


Parking: ‘Disabled drivers should pay’

DISABLED drivers should be made to pay for parking, says the chairman of the Shopmobility scheme.


Island firm stamps its mark on market

A JERSEY-registered company has set up a new fund which enables investment in rare stamps.


Jersey businesses not ready for tax changes, warns Guernsey firm

MANY Jersey employers are not prepared for the introduction of the Itis tax system that will come into force next year, a Guernsey businessmen has warned.


Hallden keen to keep interest high

CROSS-COUNTRY runners are being invited to compete in the first of a three-race series starting on Sunday.


St Paul’s end another 100 per cent record as they sink Accies

PREVIOUSLY unbeaten under-18 Division I leaders Sporting Academics are out of the JFA's Tregear Cup.


Targets are tough – but realistic’

BUILDING a strong partnership with various bodies is a chief aim of Jersey football's newly-published development plan.