blog.gov.jeIn the second in the series of blogs on the future Visitor economy for Jersey, we explore the potential of digital for the sector. I spoke to business leader and industry ambassador Matt Falla about how he sees the industry in 2030. Click to watch the video here. Whilst human interactions and experiences will always … Read more The future is digital…. and human
Category: Economy
The future is digital…. and human
Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs
What’s the difference between cost of living and inflation? The cost of living refers to the amount of money required to sustain a certain standard of living, including expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and healthcare. It varies depending on location, lifestyle, and individual preferences. While the cost of living considers specific expenses, inflation reflects … Read more Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs
Economic Notes: July
This month’s economic note considers the link between population and economic growth in a Jersey context.
Hospitality and Tourism – why is now a critical turning point and why do we need a strategy?
This is blog post number one of five on the current state of our hospitality and tourism industry, why we are at a critical turning point, and why we need a strategy to help navigate us to the right place. A few weeks ago, I sat down with Robert Mackenzie to discuss what is different … Read more Hospitality and Tourism – why is now a critical turning point and why do we need a strategy?
Why we can’t give teachers a 15.4% pay rise
Vice-chair of the States Employment Board, Andy Jehan, explains the facts behind the teachers’ dispute and why their 15.4% pay demand is unreasonable.
Q&A Blog: GST De Minimis
Revenue Jersey and Customs have announced changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations, set to be implemented from 1 July 2023.
RegTech – the future of financial services
Posted on — Categories Digital, Economy, Finance, Tags blockchain, Digital ID, Open Finance, RegTech
Digital ID and emerging areas such as open finance, blockchain analytics, and embedding legal contracts into complex financial products are all in their early stages and pose challenges – but they are the future of financial services. That overall conclusion was reached by the brilliant group of speakers who came over to Jersey for Future … Read more RegTech – the future of financial services
Inflation – has it peaked?
The annual rate of inflation is unchanged at 12.7% – relatively good news for Jersey, but what does it mean?
Opportunity through Connectivity
Posted on — Categories Culture, Economy, External Relations, Ports of Jersey, Retail, Tourism, Transport
Last Saturday, for the first time since Brexit, a Condor ferry and a Manche-Iles Express ferry arrived from Granville carrying passengers who didn’t all have French passports. This didn’t stop them enjoying the day in Jersey, however, as those French citizens travelling only with their national ID cards were able to take advantage of a … Read more Opportunity through Connectivity
Combatting Financial Crime Together: Suspicious Activity Reports
Posted on — Categories Combatting Financial Crime, Economy, Finance, Tags Combatting Financial Crime, SARs, Suspicious Activity Reports
The Jersey Financial Investigation Unit has just published the latest quarterly results of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), giving a detailed overview of the kinds of reports received from the industry. More detailed SARs forms were introduced early last year and, as a result, much more in-depth analysis is possible, including: The information contained in SARs … Read more Combatting Financial Crime Together: Suspicious Activity Reports