MOST people would prefer to alter pension rules to cope with the impact of an ageing population, either by increasing contributions or by levying extra contributions above the earnings ceiling of £42,480.
£6.1 million States sell-off
THE sale of buildings in the States property portfolio raised £6.1 million this year.
Pictures of the decade: 2007
There were all kinds of protests during 2007 – about GST; mobile phone masts; a new Jersey logo; the felling of oak trees at Bel Royal; and about a redesigned Airport departure hall.
Pictures of the decade: 2006
The year 2006 saw the reopning of Mont Orgueil after a multi-million pound renovation, a massive furze fire at Bouley Bay, a new name for the Zoo and the first marathon for 20 years.
Pictures of the decade: 2005
The year of 2005 was dominated by fund-raising events in aid of those affected by the devasting Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami in south-east Asia which resulted in huge loss of life.
Pictures of the decade: 2004
The year of 2004 will be remembered for the devasting Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami in south-east Asia which resulted in huge loss of life.
A New Year resolution
With the New Year fast approaching, it must be time to consider which New Year’s resolution might be worth attempting.
Pictures of the decade: 2003
The year of 2003 saw a very lucky escape for a Red Arrows crew; a peace vigil after the outbreak of war in Iraq; farewell to the Fort Regent swimming pool; and celebrations for a Jersey Clipper yacht crew.
Pictures of the decade: 2002
The year 2002 saw the Hotel de France badly damaged by fire; new blue buses on Jersey’s roads; a four-day celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee; and the Battle of Flowers centenary parade.
Pictures of the decade: 2001
Islanders joined in the mourning felt by the rest of the world after the shocking terrorist attacks against America and huge loss of life suffered on September 11, 2001.
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