JEP columnist Peter Body, who is the editor of Business Brief magazine, looks at the reaction of PR companies to the UK government debate which centred on the role of offshore finance centres last week, and goes on to ask how good the Island is at fighting its corner.
Jersey miss out
JERSEY’S Under-19 Cricket World Cup dream is over.
New life in the country
JERSEY may make its living in different ways these days, but its heart and soul remain in the countryside.
Tax ‘windfall’ down by £5m
THE fall in bank interest rates last year as a result of the global financial crisis has cost the Island £5 million.
Extradition is a step closer for accountant
A JERSEY accountant is a step closer to being extradited to Australia to face charges in connection with an alleged multi-million-pound tax fraud in that country.
The sun shines on forecast campaign
JERSEY Tourism’s campaign to get Jersey included on national TV and newspaper weather forecast has made news around the world.
Crenan alongside O’Neill for Hampshire debut at La Moye
SAM Crenan will make his full debut for Hampshire this weekend as they prepare for a tough encounter at La Moye.
Jersey Post staff threaten action
JERSEY Post staff have threatened to take industrial action over the company’s plans to axe 90 jobs.
States reform target date of October 2011
REFORM of the ministerial and scrutiny systems could be pushed through this year to take effect after the October 2011 elections.
Beach rugby at St Brelade
THE sport of beach rugby made an Island debut of heroic proportions on the sands of St Brelade’s Bay on Saturday.