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Comment on Digital Jersey: not a magic bullet, but a sprat to catch a mackerel by Nick Palmer

Nick Palmer — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:35:42 +0000

Good article. Our glorious leaders are getting very excited about the superfast spanner they have just invested in while somehow missing that a spanner on its own does nothing. It needs mechanics, and a business employing them, to have any lucrative effect – otherwise it’s just a pointless expenditure.

Having said that, why would digital businesses actually physically come to Jersey? Cyberspace is non-geographical and Timbuktu is as close as St Saviour. I can see that digital traffic could be routed through Jersey but any tax revenue would not accrue to our local Treasury because the origin of such corporate traffic would be “offshore” Jersey thus no taxable here.

Comment on Calligo Enables Moving to the Cloud for Free by Anna Rive

Anna Rive — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:44:37 +0000

I think this is the best cloud offer we have had in the Channel Islands yet.

Comment on Charities shortlisted to receive funding from Jersey Water 130th Anniversary Fund by Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:49:01 +0000

Maybe it would have been better to use this money to delay further increases in the water rates! Or if it has to go to charity, then they should be directing it towards projects that are strictly WATER or ENVIRONMENT-RELATED, such as new initiatives to help people save water (but I don’t mean installing more water meters), or to make the island’s water supply cleaner, or towards research into our underground water resources, or similar. I suppose that one could argue that it is hardly in Jersey Water’s best interests to promote saving water- at least in the homes which already have water meters supplied. It would result in a loss of income.

Comment on Round Island boa returned to native habitat for first time in 150 years by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:40:30 +0000

Good news!

Comment on MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE RE-USED IN SOUTH AFRICA by Marc @ Hospital Medical Equipment

Marc @ Hospital Medical Equipment — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:43:01 +0000

This is a good example of philanthropy. People should be more sensitive to the needs of society. Donating medical equipment that is no longer used is way better than just throwing them. Although some may be outdated or top of the line, there are still other people who can really benefit from the equipment.

Comment on TTS rationalise litter and dog waste bins by Jennifer Rendell

Jennifer Rendell — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:22:57 +0000

Regarding the wheelie bins. There is a large glass recycling bin at the entrance of Green Street cemetery. There is potentially room for 2 more large bins against the same wall, and it is convenient as it is near both residential and office buildings and the car park, and off the road/pavement too.

Comment on New industry body Digital Jersey starts recruitment process by Peter

Peter — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:38:21 +0000

A States (i.e taxpayer) funded enterprise to support and expand Jersey Business.
It is a pity they did no support Jersey business by using a local HR firm – many of which could do with the business. They have given the recruitment role to a company based in Hanover Square. Obviously recruitment specialists in Jersey are second division.

Comment on Jersey IT service provider warns of the need for Business Continuity strategy by IT Managed Services Carlsbad CA IT Support & IT Consulting | IT Managed Services San Diego

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:08:18 +0000

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Comment on Jersey Celtic Coin hoard contains gold and silver items by Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:16:47 +0000

What a beautiful hoard, incredible to think this was found using humble metal detectors. This is encouraging to anyone considering taking up this hobby.

Comment on Record hoard of Celtic coins found in Jersey by Iron Age coins discovered in Jersey after 30-year search – The Guardian | Lenta Asia

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:00:04 +0000

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