GYMNAST Alex Buesnel was crowned British Gymnastics Open Disabilities champion for an impressive third time on Sunday.
It is only reasonable that those facilitating the privilege of a university education should expect some degree of payback
WITH hindsight, it probably wasn’t the most auspicious of days to accept an invitation to visit the Houses of Parliament.
Zero-ten tax still in question
THE future of the zero-ten corporate tax structure is of immense importance to this Island, having been designed to simultaneously counter allegations that we engage in harmful tax practices and protect at least some vital sources of public revenue. Unfortunately, although zero-ten is an established fact of Island life, substantial doubts remain about its acceptability [...]
Cutting red tape ‘key to success’
THE need to minimise red tape is at the centre of States’ policy, an audience of French and UK business leaders was told at a gathering in London.
I can’t wait until the next elections so that I can outline what finance has cost Islanders
From Ted Vibert, president, Jersey Democratic Alliance. YOUR readers have become used to the illogical tirades by angry banker John Boothman. It is understandable that he, figuratively speaking, foams at the mouth at the slightest criticism of the finance industry.
Family research
IF any member of the Butters family are interested in learning about the family’s African connections, David Smith may be able to help them.
Parents told to face the facts
PARENTS must accept that there have to be cuts in education funding or face paying higher taxes, the Education Minister has said.
Sport vital in ‘so many areas’
THE importance of continued investment in Island sport has been stressed again by Jersey Sports Council chairman Hugh Raymond.
Confusion over Europe’s view of Zero Ten
EUROPEAN finance officials have raised no major concerns about Jersey’s zero-ten corporate tax rate, the Treasury Minister has said.
Fort rally tonight
A MASS rally will take place at Fort Regent tonight for Islanders to have their say on plans by the Treasury Minister to increase taxes and cut services.