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On September 16, 2011, in General, by Lyndon-Farnham

It is simply not possible to participate in all of the public forums and blogs so I have set up this Blog spot for you all to contact me directly with any questions, issues or concerns, on any subject related to the forthcoming Senatorial elections.  All I ask is no pseudonyms or aliases please … Related Images:

Zero 10 gets EU approval – Good news for Jersey but should we look for another way?

On September 14, 2011, in The Economy, by Lyndon-Farnham

Jersey’s Zero 10 tax sysytem has been deemed non-harmful by a group of European officials.  This eases fears that Jersey may have to scrap the system and look for something to replace it.  The EU had previously suggested the system was unfair because businesses in the finance sector would be charged 10% tax while non […]

800 Heroin Users in Jersey. WHY?

On September 13, 2011, in Society, by Lyndon-Farnham

I was shocked and surprised to learn today from the former Health Minister, Senator Ben Shenton, that it is estimated that approximately 800 islanders are regular users of Heroin.  It is clear to me from this announcement that society has still not found a way to deal with or to fully understand the problem of drug (and […]

Finance Celebrates – Let’s Celebrate Finance

On September 12, 2011, in The Economy, by Lyndon-Farnham

THE 50th anniversary of the Island’s finance industry was celebrated on Friday evening 9th September 2011, with a Golden Gala at the Hotel de France.   Although the accent of the evening was firmly on celebration and enjoyment, the chief executive of Jersey Finance Ltd, Geoff Cook, reminded the 500 guests, many of them finance sector employees, that […]

Lime Grove; What went wrong?

On September 8, 2011, in General, by Lyndon-Farnham

Why did the State’s attempt to purchase Lime grove fail? What caused the delay? Who should take responsilbilty? There are many more questions to be answered but we must not lose sight of the fact that we urgently need premises for a new Police station … The real question should be; Why have we allowed […]

Jersey Live is good for us in so many ways

On September 4, 2011, in Tourism, by Lyndon-Farnham

THE Island’s Tourism sector and economy as a whole have benefitted from this years Jersey Live festival.   It is estimated that 2-3000people from the UK and elsewhere are  in Jersey to attend the Jersey Live music festival. It is also estimated that each visitor will spend at least £100 per day while in the Island.  The event is a sell-out, with 10,000 […]

A Youth hustings for the Young?

On September 1, 2011, in Voting, by Lyndon-Farnham

As I have been preparing my election campaign I have taken the opportunity to speak with many people, from all walks of society, about a number of different issues likely to be of significance especially between now and election day on 19th October.  One group in particular I have discovered to be more distanced from […]