Economy – Page 7 – Official Government of Jersey Blog

Does Jersey need a long-term plan?

Ian Skinner 29 July 2016 —,

In March this year Jersey’s government launched a consultation on a long-term vision for Jersey. The idea was to begin to raise awareness and encourage debate about some of the bigger issues Jersey faces over the longer term and to capture people’s views before the final vision was developed. It’s a woolly term ‘vision’ and … Read more Does Jersey need a long-term plan?

Jersey’s Digital Policy Framework – feedback so far

Philip Ozouf 27 July 2016 —,

In June I announced the start of a conversation on Jersey’s digital future. We published a draft Digital Policy Framework and asked for everyone to give their views on our ambitions. With just over one week left of the official consultation period, I thought now would be a good time to summarise some of the … Read more Jersey’s Digital Policy Framework – feedback so far

Innovation update

Philip Ozouf 10 March 2016 —,

The Innovation Review, launched in September last year, was designed to open a number of new chapters. It allows us to consider why we have succeeded in the past, to learn how we can improve on the present, and to be optimistic about our potential. Implementing the recommendations could make a meaningful difference to jobs … Read more Innovation update

Updated laws on intellectual property

Philip Ozouf 7 March 2016 —

I am very pleased that the last piece of major legislation that updates Jersey’s suite of intellectual property laws has now been lodged. This particular piece of legislation deals with Intellectual Property Rights in Plant Varieties. This means that anyone who develops a distinct new variety of plant will be able to obtain an exclusive … Read more Updated laws on intellectual property

What can eco active do for your business in 2016?

James Le Ruez 28 January 2016 —,

A YouGov poll in December 2014 found that three percent of people gave up on their New Year resolutions the very day they made them. By February nearly a third of people will have ditched their good intentions. Whether you’re succeeding with your personal goals or not, January is often a time to review and … Read more What can eco active do for your business in 2016?

Health, happiness and our environment

Steve Luce 20 January 2016 —

Can you put a cost on the contribution of the environment to our health and happiness? Yes, according to the authors of a study from the University of California. They say cities that invest in encouraging their citizens to be physically active show better economic productivity, higher property values and improved school performance. They also … Read more Health, happiness and our environment

A year of government

Ian Gorst 9 December 2015 —

As we reach the end of a busy year it’s the time to take stock. We have seen some eye catching headlines and a lot has been said about our strategic priorities and financial plan. But government has been getting on with things. You can now pay your social security contributions online, police officers are … Read more A year of government

Competition and innovation

Philip Ozouf 4 December 2015 —

Since my last Ministerial update in September I’m pleased to report significant progress in all the areas of my political responsibilities. There has been continued growth in jobs and financial services, good progress on a digital strategy, we have welcomed the new Chief Executive Tony Moretta to Digital Jersey and published an Action Plan to … Read more Competition and innovation

A year in the Treasury

Alan Maclean 23 November 2015 —

This Council of Ministers is almost exactly a year into its term; it sometimes seems much longer! When I arrived at Treasury last November I was determined to set a clear path to sustainable public finances. I wanted long term solutions not short term fixes. It meant tackling a number of items in the ‘too difficult … Read more A year in the Treasury

Action on innovation

Philip Ozouf 20 November 2015 —,

Innovation is about dreaming up great ideas that change the world. To encourage innovation in Jersey we need to create an environment that allows those ideas to be turned into reality. More innovation in Jersey will raise the standard of living, and when we can turn ideas into exportable or globalised services, we can have … Read more Action on innovation

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