A threat to job security

THE worst-case scenario outlined by the three wise heads of the Fiscal Policy Panel, which would involve a ten per cent drop in tax revenues and a public-sector deficit of up to £250 million run up over the next three years, speaks volumes about the depth of the present economic crisis.


We are a tax haven. Can we prove we are a good one?

THIS column comes to you from sunny Spain – you know, the country where tomatoes still taste like tomatoes even if they don’t look pretty.


Aztec on a high after clinching title

AZTEC Springfield won the NatWest 7-a-side Indoor Cricket League Division II title last night following a 29-run victory against second-placed Caesarean Juniors.


Passport rule under attack

NEW border controls that require Islanders to carry a passport to get into the UK have been heavily criticised by a House of Lords select committee.


Chamber claims unfair treatment

A BUSINESS lobby group say they have been unfairly sidelined in a public consultation.


On the school benches

From Daren O’Toole. During the GST debates last year I took the opportunity to sit in the public gallery to observe proceedings.


The price reduction that put up my phone bill

From Trevor Lister AIRTEL-VODAFONE have changed the way they charge for roaming.


Black day for bowlers

Jersey’s hopes of making progress in the British Isles men’s pairs and under 25 singles championships were dashed yesterday, when Jamie MacDonald admitted, ‘Putting it quite simply, we were not good enough.’


Esplanade Quarter backed by inquiry

A PUBLIC inquiry into the £350m Esplanade Quarter has found that the scheme is justified if Jersey wants to compete with other financial jurisdictions.


Countries sign up to OECD agreement on tax information

THE Singapore and Hong Kong governments are among a clutch of jurisdictions that have agreed in principle to sign up to the OECD standard for exchange of information.

BIRD WATCH 2012

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The 11th Great Garden Bird Watch took place over the weekend, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February. JEP readers were asked to get on board to help monitor bird life in the Island.