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Condor looks set for decade deal

Tuesday 15 July 2014

After months of negotiations, the States have reached a ten-year deal with Condor Ferries to offer car, passenger and freight services. And it's hoped that agreement will enable the company to invest £50m in a new 'Austal 102' fast passenger and car ferry to sail between Jersey and the UK, replacing the two catamarans which currently operate that route.The proposed agreement was announced in the States by the Economic Development Minister, Senator Ala...

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Allegations mount over States Treasurer's resignation

Tuesday 15 July 2014

Jersey's Chief Minister has confirmed that a pay off agreement has been reached with the Island's Treasurer, whose resignation has just been announced.Its emerged that Laura Rowley actually tendered her resignation on the 1st July, but it was only off...

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Funding to focus on severely disabled Islanders

Tuesday 15 July 2014

More Islanders who are trapped in their own bodies after illness or an accident will now be able to use cutting-edge technology to communicate, thanks to funding from a Channel Islands' charitable foundation.The Zannah Trust’s Eye-Gaze Project has so far helped change the lives of more than 20 people ...

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Bike helmet law could be punctured by enforcement problem

Tuesday 15 July 2014

The States should approve a law making it compulsory for all children under 14 to wear cycle helmets - but it is unlikely to put the brakes on those who don’t.That's the view of the Environment Scrutiny Panel, who have been reviewing the proposed law. They sa...

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Smoking in cars with kids to be banned

Tuesday 15 July 2014

Smoking in cars carrying children under 18 is to be banned in Jersey, even though the Health Minister accepted it would be very difficult to enforce.Trinity Deputy Anne Pryke brought the proposal to the States this morning, saying that almost 80% of...

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Parking in town just got tougher

Monday 14 July 2014

There will be fewer places to park in Pier Road’s multi-storey for the next few months as refurbishment work gets underway, starting today.But despite it being the start of the busy summer season with more cars on the road, Transport and T...

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