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Call to stop two-tier tax systems
UK Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories need to prevent two-tier tax systems, says Christian Aid's senior economic justice advisor.

Kings Club development rejected
Plans to replace two tennis courts with 13 apartments at a Guernsey leisure centre are rejected.

Bus drivers may strike at weekend
Guernsey's bus drivers will strike this weekend unless operator CT Plus agrees to improve working conditions, the union says.

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April News Update

  • Annual AGM and Supper 01 April 2009, Kathy Tracey elected as Vice-President, David Thompson, David Falla and Tim Robins elected to Council
  • Business Plan finalised, see attached for Chamber’s modus operandi
  • 2008/9 annual Business Trend Survey published 03 April 2009, see attached executive summary
  • Annual 2009 Chamber Directory published and circulated
  • April monthly Contact magazine published and circulated
  • Policy position portfolio will be maintained and published going forward
  • Council agendas structured for 2009 meetings including third party guest spots
  • Annual Dinner arrangements finished for November 27th at St James with Nigel Lewis as guest speaker
  • April 16th Quarterly review meeting with Mike Brown – States CEO to discuss current issues and agendas
  • Partnership agreement with Image Group at our twelve monthly Chamber Lunch events
  • Chamber sub-group activity meetings covering their rolling agendas
  • Small Business Group update report from Barry Cash - see attached summary
  • Invitation to PSD Minister, Bernard Flouquet to discuss airport, solid waste and recycling projects
  • Income Tax Department consultation submission on proposed new legislation
  • Policy Council Population group follow up meeting requested to receive an update on progress
  • Confirmation that the Chamber website will be fully redesigned to user-friendly status
  • Media articles released covering – current economic outlook and G20 analysis
  • Monitoring of the e-border proposals in terms of possible impact for Guernsey
  • Hospitality & Tourism joint seminar with Commerce & Employment/Visit Guernsey on 27 April to reflect the marketing strategy for the season ahead
  • Tourism sector inaugural industry dinner on 27 April 2009 at The Farmhouse with awards presentation

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Business News
G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion
Leaders of the G8 major economies agree plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders.

Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7m Jeeps
Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires, after initially refusing a US government request to do so.

Deloitte gets one-year New York ban
Deloitte is suspended for one year from doing consulting work in New York after regulators criticised its work at Standard Chartered on anti-money laundering issues.

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