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JERSEY Hemp has criticised the government after it highlighted the need for “entrepreneurialism and innovation” within a new economic strategy, despite allegedly abandoning the company when it needed help.The firm – once praised by the current ...

THE feasibility of building a bridge or tunnel between Jersey and France will be examined as part of a new strategy outlining ways to improve the Island’s economy.Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel has said that, if such a project is pursu...

STAFF shortages, which give businesses no other option but to innovate and automate, could be boosting productivity in the Island, the Economic Development Minister has said.Deputy Kirsten Morel spoke to the JEP following the release of Statistics Je...

JERSEY can take control of its economy to insulate it from poorer global economic outlooks, according to the government’s chief economic adviser Tom Holvey.Ahead of Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel’s publication of the Future Economy P...

MORE workers in the Channel Islands have reported finding their workload unmanageable than anywhere else in the world, a new survey has revealed.In response to the findings, the Economic Development Minister and the Island’s digital lead said that ...

The ADB has approved a $100 million loan to enhance Cambodias labour force by addressing skills gaps through reforms in TVET. The Skills for Future Economy Sector Development...

WORKERS in Jersey will have to increase their productivity by at least 7.5% over the next 17 years if the Island is to support its increasing number of pensioners without significant population growth.Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel said ...