Tuesday 05 November 2024
Select a region

“Don’t tax online shopping!” - readers

Wednesday 27 August 2014

Bailiwick Express readers have come out strongly against dropping the GST threshold for online shopping, saying that politicians shouldn’t start charging GST on more of what we order from the web.The States are reviewing the GST rules, and considering whether to change the £240 threshold b...

Read More »

"Challenging year" for Health and Safety Inspectors

Wednesday 27 August 2014

Staff issues and an increase in complaints made 2013 a tough year for the Health and Safety team, according to director Colin Myers.Staff changes and demands from investigations into serious incidents "had an impact on the Insp...

Read More »

Thousands flock to Portuguese food fair

Tuesday 26 August 2014

Jersey's annual Portuguese food fair has been hailed a brilliant success by organisers, with thousands flocking to the Waterfront over the long weekend.The fair showcases Portuguese and Madeiran food, music and dancing. Visitors have been enjoying trad...

Read More »

Plea to help little snakes in the grass

Tuesday 26 August 2014

Gardeners can help save Jersey’s rarest reptile from extinction by staying away from their compost heaps for the next few months.Grass snakes like nesting in warm humid places like compost and manure heaps to incubate their eggs ...

Read More »

States ask: "What does Jersey think about gay marriage?"

Tuesday 26 August 2014

The States want to know what the Island thinks about reforming laws to allow gay marriage - but it looks like same-sex couples won't be able to tie the knot until next year at the earliest.Politicians want to hear what you think before they debate any change and have opened a consultation...

Read More »

Call to get more girls coding

Tuesday 26 August 2014

The founder of an after-school coding club is hoping to get more teenage girls interested in a career in the digital industry.Gwyn Garfield-Bennett who set up Jersey Coders earlier this year to help ensure the Island has a str...

Read More »

You have landed on the Bailiwick Express website, however it appears you are based in . Would you like to stay on the site, or visit the site?