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'Population timebomb' solutions suggested

by isleofman.com 29th March 2008
An exercise in Jersey has suggested 'delayed retirement, immigration and higher taxes' as the way to solve the Island's ageing population 'time-bomb'.

The 'Imagine Jersey 2035' exercise included a survey, written consultation and a public conference.

The Jersey Evening Post reports the official results of the exercise have now been released and, confirming earlier indications, they back a mix of measures to solve problems caused by the ageing population. It says that by 2035 the Island will face a ?140m 'black hole' in public finances caused by the cost of pensions and healthcare for the ageing population, set against a smaller number of Islanders working and paying taxes.

(Image: A view of Jersey, from the blueislands.com website).

Posted by isleofman.com
Saturday 29th, March 2008 07:56pm.

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