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Nearly two decades after Jersey introduced its own GST regime, Guernsey now appears to be heading towards a similar turning point in 2028 – with politicians being told there is effectively no alternative if they want to avoid painful cuts to public services...

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INSIGHT: 20 years after Jersey… Will Guernsey’s GST moment finally arrive? The story of two islands, and two very different timelines… Nearly two decades after Jersey introduced its own GST regime, Guernsey now appears to be heading towards a similar turning point in 2028 – with politicians being told there is effectively no alternative if they want to avoid painful cuts to public services. A specialist panel of experts set up to examine alternatives to the island's proposed "GST+ package" has concluded that no other option would raise enough money quickly enough without risking damage to the island’s economy or international reputation. https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/news/insight-20-years-after-jersey-will-guernseys-gst-moment-finally-arrive-the-story-of-two-islands-and-two-very-different-timelines/