The States Chamber has paid its respects to former Senator and local businessman Tony Chinn, who died aged 90.
A period of silence was held during this week’s sitting of the States Assembly in memory of Mr Chinn, who was elected as a Senator in 1990, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, who held the same position following the Occupation.
He was also well known for working in the family-run Hettich jewellers, where he eventually became part of the board of directors.
He served a six-year term as a politician, during which he sat on a number of committees, including Finance and Economics, Telecoms, and Harbours and Airports.
It was during his time as Vice-President of the Harbours and Airport Committee that the Channiland ferry ran aground on rocks near Corbière in 1995 as it was travelling between Jersey and Sark.
In 1997, Mr Chinn was asked to unveil the clasped hands sculpture at Corbière to commemorate the rescue efforts after 300 passengers had to abandon the vessel.
