A PUBLIC sector complaints process based on the existing voluntary panel will probably be as effective and provide better value than the appointment of a paid ombudsperson, the Chief Minister has said. Speaking at a Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel hearing yesterday, Deputy Lyndon Farnham gave the strongest indication yet that the government would seek to […]
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Water availability could become a ‘serious issue’ for Jersey
HIKES in water charges are expected over the coming years, the Environment Minister has warned as the government and Jersey Water work together to increase the Island’s supply. Deputy Steve Luce said that the availability of water could be a “serious issue for the Island” if it went unaddressed much longer. And he pledged to […]
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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 […]
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David Lammy urges Boris Johnson to quit amid partygate furore
The Labour politician said the Government was laughing at the British people after a Champagne bottle was auctioned off as a partygate souvenir.
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GB Paralympian selected for astronaut programme – Wednesday’s sporting social
Elsewhere, Japan’s historic win got former players talking and David Johnson was remembered.
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CONFIRMED: Three politicians announce they will stand for Chief Minister
THREE politicians have put themselves forward to be the Island’s next Chief Minister. By 5pm today – the cut-off point for Members to declare – former Economic Development Minister Lyndon Farnham; Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec and Treasury Minister and former Chief Minister Ian Gorst had officially registered their candidacy. Former Infrastructure Minister Tom […]
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Jersey's Housing Minister: Something "fundamentally wrong" with decision process for major developments
THERE is something “fundamentally wrong” with the decision-making process surrounding major developments in the Island, according to the Housing Minister, who has expressed frustration that plans for a “significant” number of homes in town have been rejected. Deputy David Warr raised concerns after Assistant Environment Minister Hilary Jeune this week rejected an appeal from developers […]
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Rates bill round-up: Which parishes have seen the greatest rise?
MOST households should have been sent their rates bill from their parish by now or will receive one in the next few weeks. Renters and landlords split the bill while owner-occupiers cover everything. Businesses pay a different rate, while the parishes also collect the islandwide rate, which is sent on to the Treasury. You must […]
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Jersey government to be asked to buy Grève de Lecq site to provide parking
THE government could be forced to negotiate the purchase of a development site in a popular Jersey bay to make it accessible to the public again, if a proposal from a backbench politician succeeds. Deputy Lyndon Farnham yesterday lodged a proposition requesting that Treasury Minister Ian Gorst – in consultation with Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet […]
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David Lammy accuses Johnson Government of ‘taking justice for granted’
The shadow justice secretary said Boris Johnson was ‘levelling the country down’.
