29 « October « 2007 « « This Is Jersey

HOTELIERS say that proposed Budget rises on alcohol will push Jersey's duty levels well above those in the UK.

Board ban not such a swell idea for surfers

A BAN by British Airways on carrying surf boards and other sporting equipment from next month could stop top Island sports people competing in international events.

Guernsey ‘are just putting off their black hole’

GUERNSEY are just putting off their 'black hole' and have not filled their upcoming deficit, according to Treasury Minister Terry Le Sueur.

GST: One last chance to have your say

ISLANDERS will get a final chance to have a say on GST before next week's States debate to stall the tax.

Big fall in final salary pension schemes

THE number of defined benefit company pension schemes still open to new members has fallen dramatically in the past four years.

Firms sign up for new office block

THREE firms have signed up for floor space in the newly built Liberation House office block.

£2m fine for tax cheats who used Jersey trusts

TWO Irish brothers, both hoteliers, owed the Irish government more than £3 million in unpaid tax and interest on money held in offshore trusts including Jersey, a court heard on Friday.