The Carrefour Pétanque Club have qualified to represent the Island for the fourth year running in San Remo. They’ll be up against Estonia, Norway, Austria, Poland and the host nation, Italy who are the EuroCup holders. All the other countries that have qualified will play their matches the same weekend in competitions being held in…
About the Games Once every two years, thousands of athletes from across the globe — from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic to the Caribbean — come together to compete in the NatWest Island Games. COMPETITION Months of rigorous training are put to the test over a week of events as competitors swim, shoot, sprint and swing their…
The States of Jersey Financial Report and Accounts 2014 have been released today by the Treasury and Resources Minister. The highlights are: • Strong Balance Sheet – the balance sheet has grown further in 2014 with an increase in net asset balance of £73 million to £5.7bn, largely as a result of investment returns.…
Jersey described as ‘one of the first and best’ in shaping transparency landscape at London conference Jersey’s positive role in helping to drive forward and shape the international transparency landscape has been praised by a senior OECD tax expert at this year’s Jersey Finance Annual London Private Client Conference. Addressing an audience of more…
As the number of contractors under management by Drake accelerates, we are expanding our overseas presence to match. We are seeking well-connected and motivated individuals, to act as a Regional Agent for Drake. Successful Agents will : – promptly establish themselves within contractor communities; – raise the profile of Drake’s brand and services in-country; –…
During March, Peter and Louise headed to Switzerland to meet with some of our longest standing business partners. An excellent trip that offered further insights into our client and contractor needs and afforded us an opportunity to enjoy the company of the people we talk to regularly.Traveling across the country by train and automobile, Louise…
The Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, has sent the following letter to Ed Milliband MP: “I am responding to your recent statement to the media that you have written to leaders in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, as well as the UK Overseas Territories, about tax transparency and disclosure. As Jersey Ministers and…
With all sails set, Drake enters the New Year under full sail. With our new brand and refreshed structure, 2015 sees us on course to broaden our solutions, extend our market reach, build closer collaborations with partners and offer improved support to contractors in the field. We wish all our contractors, agencies and end-clients a…
