A FORMER Bailiff believes that the role should not be touched unless the public votes for change in a referendum. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache said it was “almost indecent” to remove the Bailiff from the historic role as President of the States “on the basis of such an insubstantial report”. A renewed move to have […]
Search results
Posted inNews
Proposal free GP care for Jersey students
A SCHEME providing free GP visits for children could be expanded to cover full-time students in higher education, if an amendment to the proposed Government Plan is successful. The initiative, which was announced by Social Security Minister Elaine Millar in July – providing free face-to-face surgery consultations with GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists and healthcare assistants […]
Posted inNews
Tributes for ex-Catholic Dean who helped minority groups
THE former head of the Catholic Church in Jersey, who held the post for almost 20 years, has died, prompting a stream of tributes from Islanders. Monsignor Canon Nicholas France, who was 81, was the Roman Catholic Dean of Jersey from 1999 to 2018, when he was known for his service to the Catholic community […]
Posted inNews
Plans for 37-home estate in St John are approved
THE approval of plans to build a 37-home estate in St John has been heralded as “excellent news” for the Island by the Assistant Housing Minister. The Planning Committee yesterday unanimously backed plans for the development of three two-bedroom, 31 three-bedroom, and three four-bedroom homes in Sion Village. The development – adjacent to Grande Route […]
Posted inNews, Top Stories
Portuguese cultural hub organiser appeals to community for support
A PORTUGUESE cultural hub is to be set up in a former nightclub next month. Gilberto Franco, managing director of Hampton Estates, has high hopes for the site, which formerly housed the nightclub ROJO, on Beresford Street. The club closed at the end of July after nearly two decades of entertaining Islanders. The cultural hub […]
Posted inNews
The Chief Minister debate: what happens in a tie?
STATES Members are due to meet tomorrow morning to vote for the Island’s new Chief Minister… but the race is so close that the JEP has had to ask: what happens in a tie? With 49 votes up for grabs, a candidate needs a majority of 25 votes to secure the role. As neither of […]
Posted inNews
Assembly votes to suspend former minister: Full report and analysis
THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday after the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days […]
Posted inNews, Top Stories
Tussle over plans to spend £1bn of public money begins
BUDGET plans by the Council of Ministers remained on track following the opening stages of the debate that will set the Island’s financial course for the next four years. Introducing the main proposition yesterday morning, Treasury Minister Elaine Millar said: “This Budget is not only a financial plan for the coming year, but also provides […]
Posted inNews
Mortgage grace period rejected
A PROPOSITION which would have protected Islanders from having their homes repossessed for 12 months after missing a mortgage payment has been rejected. Reform Jersey Deputy Geoff Southern had called for Chief Minister Kristina Moore – in consultation with Treasury Minister Ian Gorst – to engage with local mortgage and credit providers to support those […]
Posted inVoices
So, what’s Liberation Day to you? At its core, I’d like to suggest, is the right to self-determination
By Richard Digard WHAT’S Liberation Day to you? No, not a trick question but, scratch down a bit, and what does it really mean? Day off? A bit of fun? A chance to reflect on and celebrate freedom from enemy occupation? Or not much at all really? Just another long weekend? Your answer, I suspect, […]
