Mary Lowe news


Lowe wants deputies’ pay linked to attendance

STATES members’ pay will partly depend on how many meetings they attend, if an amendment from Deputy Mary Lowe is approved.


Members’ interests rules ‘are too lax’

RULES governing the declaration of States members’ interests are far too lax and lack transparency, according to members of the States Assembly and Constitution Committee.


States votes to abolish forced heirship law

ISLANDERS will have greater power to leave property and assets to whom they wish after new inheritance legislation was approved by the States.


Island-wide voting rejection dismay

ISLANDERS were yesterday disgusted that the States had thrown out all proposals for island-wide voting, according to the deputy behind the original report.


Union boss fumes to learn of pay and conditions review

AN INDEPENDENT review of the terms and conditions of all States staff is imperative to ensure the structure of workers’ pay and benefits is sustainable, according to a deputy who has placed an amendment to ensure it gets the go-ahead.


Last ditch bid made to throw out Suez burner

STATES members will be asked at the end of the month to throw out the Suez incinerator plan.


Deputy calls for external affairs body

DEPUTY Mary Lowe has called for the creation of a new States department to deal with external affairs and immigration.


Deputy condemns States for huge hike in consultant fees

A DEPUTY has been shocked to learn of an anticipated 33% increase within two years in States spending on consultants.


It’s a Lowe point for the roundsmen

MILK retailers were reeling yesterday after the States rejected an attempt to give them exclusivity over delivering local dairy products such as cheese.


Report on island-wide voting almost complete

THE States Assembly and Constitution Committee is putting the finishing touches to its Green Paper on island-wide voting.

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