JERSEY’S status as an offshore finance centre was given another boost this week after leading Liberal Democrats in the UK described it as ‘acceptable’ and ‘well regulated’.
Sir Philip would offer decorum and authority
From Mirto Sappé. I AM puzzled by the number of people who have written to criticise Sir Philip Bailhache’s decision to stand as a Senator.
Tax news for families gets better
TAX thresholds will go up in line with inflation and the cap on childcare relief will be almost doubled under ministerial plans outlined today.
Developments more at home in ‘Anywhere Ville UK’ are springing up to jar our senses
THREE years hence, as a novice commentator on Island life, the universe and all that, I brought to readers’ attention a much-disliked building that dominates the Warsaw skyline.
Child employment law in force next month
FROM next month the way teenagers are employed at weekends, after school and in the holidays will be controlled by law.
Morrison guides Jersey to victory
BACK-TO-BACK victories in Malaysia have left Jersey with a mathematical chance of gaining promotion to Division 5 in the World Cricket League.
The States get another vote on how Chief Minister is chosen
CHANGES to the Standing Orders of the States to make the election of Chief Minister open will be put to Members in November.
Rosslyn Park pose difficult challenge
JERSEY RFC play away to Rosslyn Park tomorrow, a game which sees ninth team in National I, Jersey, against tenth although as both teams have two wins and ten points apiece, on paper at least there is very little in it.
Get ready to start collecting
NEW play equipment and a music recording studio are just some of things schools are hoping to buy if they are winners with the Jersey Evening Post’s Cash4Schools competition.
Tourism bucks trend as hotel prices rise
HOTEL prices in Jersey are among the highest in the British Isles, one of the biggest hotel booking websites has claimed.