ONE of the unusual things about the Senatorial elections is the emergence of factions on the platform. Although only two of the 21 candidates are members of a formal political party, more than half of them fit into one of four distinct groups: ministers, the Jersey Democratic Alliance, Time4Change and Jersey 2020. The platform is […]
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Airlines hit by rise in UK duty
AIRLINES have been targeted in a UK tax increase that will see passengers pay more when they fly out of British airports. At a time when carriers have reduced services and even pulled out of flying to Jersey altogether, the news has been described as ‘disappointing’ by the Assistant Eceonomic Development Minister in charge of […]
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Farewell from Fly
THERE is no doubt who was the star of the 2008 Senatorial and Constable elections – the JEP’s very own Fly. Today, he talks about his polling day tour of the Island, and gives his thoughts on the three-week hustings roadshow. IT was during the second week of the campaign that Fly took to wearing […]
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New Council of Ministers
A new Council of Ministers has been elected by the States. Seven Ministers were appointed yesterday and after two close contests this morning, Deputy James Reed was elected as the new Education Minister and Senator Terry Le Main retained his seat as Housing Minister. Deputy Reed was elected after a four-cornered contest and four ballots. […]
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A Week in Politics
It is, of course, the curious phenomenon of Islanders voting for candidates who don’t live in the district they stand in.
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Would this be a bridge too far?
JERSEY must do more to harness tidal energy – that was the unanimous view of the 21 Senatorial candidates in Grouville last night. At the third hustings, several candidates also proposed more use of wind and solar power, and a handful said that tidal energy turbines could be combined with a bridge to France which […]
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HD told: Sail all year or not at all
THE politician responsible for sea transport has said that HD Ferries would have to commit to a year-round service rather than ‘cherrypick’ when they sail if they are to return to Jersey’s waters. Assistant Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean has said that it was unfair that Condor continued to operate throughout the year when HD […]
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Farmers get early subsidy
HALF a million pounds in farm subsidies is being handed out early to help growers and producers cope with rising costs. Farmers will receive just over £1m in subsidies in 2008 under the ‘Single Area Payment Scheme’, and Assistant Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean says that the early payment will help farmers struggling with inflation. […]
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Le Marquand triumphs
FORMER Magistrate Ian Le Marquand has topped the poll in the 2008 Senatorial election. The newcomer to politics polled a total of 14,238 votes, placing first in all 12 parishes. The other successful candidates are all sitting States Members, but they do not include Senator Mike Vibert. He has lost his seat after 12 years […]
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Inflation in the spotlight in St Ouen
THE States have to control their spending in the current financial climate.
