First Minister Carwyn Jones wishes Wales a Happy New Year and is calling on the country to come together to face the challenges of the global economy.
Category: Opinion
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: The benefits of a Living Wage
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks ahead to 2013.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 26
Highly Paid Council Officers What an absolute mess the Labour leadership on Caerphilly Council got themselves into over the “fat cat” pay rises for top managers.They had to be dragged kicking and…
First Minister Carwyn Jones’ Christmas message 2012
“Families across Wales will be making their final preparations for Christmas, getting ready to spend some quality time together.“2012 has been remarkable and memorable, a true mix of emotions that will remain…
Welsh ICE Blog: Autumn statement was relatively positive
In her column for the Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston looks at the significance of Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn statement for local businesses.
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Some positives from Autumn Statement
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks back on the recent Autumn Statement.Last week in his Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced the continuation – and,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: December 12
Light up a life It was a real pleasure to attend St David’s Hospice Care Light Up A Life remembrance service at St Martin’s Church in Caerphilly last week. I’ve been going…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Awards celebrated business success
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks back on the 2012 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 28
Senghenydd Student I wanted to congratulate Senghenydd student Harley-Blue Clarke-Stead on winning the Farmers’ Union of Wales Glamorgan county branch, Walter Rowlands Memorial Award.Harley-Blue, an animal management student at Pencoed College, near…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Entrepreneurial activity in Wales has seen a sharp increase
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks at entrepreneurial activity in Wales.