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Re: Jersey: a leader in tech education?

Rory Steel  — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:37:37 -0000

Jersey needs to take positive steps to conform its position on Data Protection and the US. Do we agree to the EU Safe Harbour Agreement for one.We can not be a global leader in education if we do not allow our students to use US based cloud services! Google being the first and foremost.

Re: Jersey IS Fintech. Let's grab the opportunity

Russell Newton — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:36:45 -0000

I think what he's saying is that there is a political movement on Jersey that would like to see the back of the finance industry and believes the Island can go back to the 1950s economy of tourism, farming & fishing. It could do that, but to do so would have to give up a lot -- healthcare & education, probably, for example.

Re: Jersey IS Fintech. Let's grab the opportunity

Russell Newton — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:14:04 -0000

And no, I am not saying that left = anti-finance. But I agree with MR that there is certainly a contingent that appears to believe that it's possible for Jersey to wind the clock back. I haven't been to any hustings this year and I've only had one leaflet through my door so far so I can't name names, though. As with all things, my view is that there needs to be balance -- relying entirely on finance would be an enormous mistake, as 2007-09 period demonstrated; Jersey could make more of its high-end tourism business but that too is cyclical. Farming & fishing create the environment we all love in the Island so I would not want to see them disappear. Tech is a great fit because tech people are often keen on sports & outdoor lifestyle and the business is not necessarily pro-cyclical with finance. I guess what's important here is diversification.