Cost of living up 3.2% in the past year

THE cost of living in Jersey has increased by 3.2% during the last year, it was revealed today.


Why are we allowing such tat to be built?

From Barbara Clarke. REF Constable Crowcroft’s threat to rebel against ministers re the promised town park, for once I am in full agreement with him having the tenacity to buck against the system, so well done him.


More jobs go at Heritage

MORE jobs have been lost at Jersey Heritage in cost-cutting measures announced yesterday.


Postal move is delayed by an efficiency review

THE opening up of the postal market has been delayed after States Members raised serious concerns over the future of Jersey Post.


Finance houses want purpose-built offices

From Stephen Izatt, managing director, Waterfront Enterprise Board WE would appreciate the opportunity to respond to Christine Herbert’s (11 April) and Chris Whitworth’s (19 April) unsubstantiated views and provide the public with the correct facts to consider their own viewpoint on the proposed Esplanade Quarter.


E-gaming gets the go-ahead

JERSEY is to cash in on the multi-billion-pound internet gaming industry after a landmark States vote yesterday.


Minister defends opening up postal market

A DECISION to open up the postal market was defended in the States this week.


The best way of filling the black hole in our economy is … to grow the economy

IN all the fuss about finding ways to fill the ‘black hole’ in the Island’s finances, scant attention has been given to the best option available. It’s not cuts in expenditure, nor raising more taxes, nor even borrowing money – all of which might have their place, but they also have their downsides.


The best way of filling the black hole in our economy is … to grow the economy

IN all the fuss about finding ways to fill the ‘black hole’ in the Island’s finances, scant attention has been given to the best option available. It’s not cuts in expenditure, nor raising more taxes, nor even borrowing money – all of which might have their place, but they also have their downsides.


Warning shot over man who may be next UK chancellor

A LONG-term critic of Jersey could be the next UK Chancellor, according to a former UK Treasury economist.

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