"Get your house in order before GST," says Home Affairs President

• A Deputy has told the States to get its "house in order" before committing to GST.
• Deputy Marc Leadbeater is preparing an amendment that would block any final decision on GST until the States has a clearer picture of Guernsey's finances.
• The Home Affairs President said the message from businesses and the public had been

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Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Lifelong supporter backs JSPCA move plans after committee seeks to address concerns • A LIFELONG supporter of the JSPCA is urging members of the charity and those who care about the welfare of animals in Jersey to engage with the association over its plans to move from its St Saviour’s Road home. • Trish Williams, whose family have been closely involved with the JSPCA for more than 80 years,

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today 'Nothing we didn't know' – minister questions value of watchdog's report • Health Minister Tom Binet. • Picture: DAVID FERGUSON THE Health Minister has questioned the merits of the role of Comptroller and Auditor General in the wake of a report on healthcare funding that he said contained "nothing we didn't already know". • The report issued yesterday by the Comptroller

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Children's playground refurbishment a step closer following successful rates assembly • Andy Jehan in St John's Picture: DAVID FERGUSON PLANS to refurbish a children’s playground in St John are a step closer to fruition after parishioners backed a spending proposal covering up to half of the funds needed. • The decision was recently made at a rates asse

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Environment Minister "fully supportive" of plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 • Pictured: Home Affairs Minister, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat. • THE new Environment Minister has said that she is “fully supportive” of the government’s ‘Carbon Neutral Roadmap’ – which is the Island’s approved route to meeting an international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Students benefit from community education days • Building a Safer Community (BASC) Education Programme officially launches this month, with the first school visit at at Beaulieu. • The BASC Education Programme, replaces “Prison, Me, No Way!” (PMNW) and targets Year 8 students. • It forms part of the delivery of the BASC Framework by Justice & Home Affairs and will be offered to every secondary school on the island through 2024/2025.

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What's on: next 7 days

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Sat 25 Jul · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car Club · Visit Jersey events. Beach Racing at Millbrook

Sat 25 Jul · ADHD Jersey · Visit Jersey events. Feelings Festival

Sat 25 Jul · National Trust for Jersey · Visit Jersey events. Grève de Lecq: Seaside Sessions

Sat 25 Jul · Parish of St Helier · Visit Jersey events. Havre des Pas Seaside Festival

Sat 25 Jul · La Ferme Farm · Visit Jersey events. La Ferme Farm Fun Day

Sat 25 Jul · Liberation Pétanque Club · Visit Jersey events. Liberation Pétanque Club International Open

Sat 25 Jul · Westhill Country Hotel · Visit Jersey events. Summer BBQs

Sun 26 Jul · Les Landes Racecourse · Visit Jersey events. Les Landes Horse Race Days

Mon 27 Jul · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey events. Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne

Tue 28 Jul · Jersey Development Company · Visit Jersey events. Wellness at The Waterfront

Wed 29 Jul · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey events. Meet Francoise Nicolle at Hamptonne

Fri 31 Jul · Jersey Development Company · Visit Jersey events. Hola Friday! at Trenton Square

Fri 31 Jul · Somerville Hotel · Visit Jersey events. Sips & Serenades: Live Jazz

Fri 31 Jul · Jersey Opera House · Visit Jersey events. Swing That Music with Down for the Count All-Stars

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Did you know? · Jersey

On 26 March 1999 the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust was renamed the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in honour of its founder, Gerald Durrell.

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