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Jersey Chamber of Commerce News

  • Feb 07, 2019
    Council of Ministers Adopts ‘Government of Jersey’ Identity
    The Council of Ministers have formally adopted the “Government of Jersey” (‘Gouvèrnément d'Jèrri’ in Jèrrias) as the official identity for the government, both in the island and overseas.
  • Feb 06, 2019
    Business Tendency Survey December 2018
    The results of the December 2018 Business Tendency Survey have been released by Statistics Jersey. The quarterly Jersey Business Tendency Survey (BTS) provides timely, qualitative information about the Island’s economy.
  • Feb 05, 2019
    Using Jersey’s Wealth of Experience to Help the Poor
    The director of a global organisation set up to help the world’s poorest people access basic financial services has been invited to the island by Jersey Overseas Aid to find out how Jersey can lend its expertise.
  • Feb 05, 2019
    Jersey’s Primary Schools Recognised as Cyber Safe
    The IT services that support Jersey’s primary schools have been awarded Cyber Essentials certification to recognise that they have taken steps to protect against cyber attacks.
  • Feb 04, 2019
    PAC Publishes Report on Estate Management
    The PAC is critical of the way States’ properties are managed and urges the Chief Executive to prioritise the establishment of a Corporate Asset Group.
  • Feb 04, 2019
    Returns of Information Regarding Employees and Building Sub-Contractors
    Public Notice from States of Jersey Treasury and Resources 4th February 2019
  • Feb 01, 2019
    Seatbelt Legislation Extends to Larger Goods Vehicles
    From today (Friday 1 February), seatbelts must be worn by drivers and passengers in medium and large goods vehicles.
  • Jan 31, 2019
    Personal Income Tax Consultation
    Islanders can have their say on the current personal tax regime as part of an extensive island-wide survey by the States Treasury and Exchequer, with the results helping to reform the island’s tax system.
  • Jan 30, 2019
    Damages Law Approved
    The States Assembly has today approved the draft Damages Law, which allows for changes to the way damages payments are assessed and awarded to those who suffer injuries that require long-term care.
  • Jan 28, 2019
    Fire and Rescue Services User-Pays Charges
    The Fire and Rescue Service is increasing fees levied for services such as fire certificate renewals, fuel distribution and fire reports.
  • Jan 28, 2019
    Scrutiny Report on Damages Reform Published
    The Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel has published a report on the Government’s proposals to reform Jersey’s system of personal injury damages.
  • Jan 25, 2019
    Channel Islands Ministers Visit Brussels Ahead of Brexit
    Minsters from Jersey and Guernsey have visited Brussels this week to promote the Channel Islands’ interests ahead of Brexit, and to underline the changes that the islands have recently made to meet EU concerns on economic substance.