From Julia Inns. I HAVE just read the article concerning the axing of the lifeguards at Havre Des Pas by Senator Philip Ozouf in order to save costs.
There must be better ways to save money than risking lives
No confidence motion defeated
CHIEF Minister Terry Le Sueur easily survived a motion of no confidence in the States today.
Water tanker driver lucky to avoid injury
MOTORISTS faced long delays this morning after a water tanker smashed into a wall on one of St Helier’s busiest roads.
Timeframe on cuts ‘may be too tight’
ON the eve of a vote of no confidence in his leadership, Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur has admitted that the timetable for all States departments to make two per cuts could be too ambitious.
Tax system in the spotlight again
A MAJOR review of Jersey’s business tax regime has been launched following concerns that the current system fails to comply with EU standards.
Pool costs: ‘States warned a decade ago’
STATES Members were warned about the potential cost of the £1,250-per-day Waterfront pool more than a decade ago but pressed ahead anyway, according to a former minister and a campaigner who led a protest against the move.
The 20th Itex Walk
OVER 1,200 people donned their walking shoes at the weekend to take part in the 20th Itex-Rotary Walk.
I’m not entireely sure that Francis Le Gresley’s Senatorial success is a victory for the ‘establishment’
IT’S difficult to know what to make of last week’s election to fill the vacancy caused by Stuart Syvret’s decision to force it by his continued absence from the Island.
Tax bombshell
ISLANDERS should brace themselves for a tax bombshell after ministers unveiled options for new taxes worth £50 million.
Elections: Let’s filter out the no-hoper candidates
From Mark Renouf. I WAS fascinated to hear Francis Le Gresley, upon winning his Senatorial seat, declaring that his major concern was to investigate the disconnect between the local population and politicians.
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