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THE States could have stepped in to prevent a loss of parking at Grève de Lecq – which is now causing ‘recurring’ problems for beach-goers, according to the St Mary Constable. David Johnson spoke out after a hot weekend saw Islanders flock to the beach, with several commentators on social media describing parking in the […]

A TEENAGER whose response to the death of his sister has inspired young Islanders facing mental-health challenges won three trophies at the Pride of Jersey Awards ceremony. Ben Mason (16) – who also raised a six-figure sum for charity – was announced as winner of the Mental Health Champion and Volunteer/Fundraiser categories. He then went […]

A SCRUTINY panel has called on the government to allow returning seasonal agricultural workers to access social-security benefits. The Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, chaired by St Mary Deputy David Johnson, says that in order to make Jersey attractive to the seasonal worker, additional benefits have to be offered. In their report, the panel […]

A REVIEW has been launched into the employment of seasonal agricultural workers. The Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel’s study follows concerns raised by the Jersey Farmers’ Union about rules for workers and a lack of government support. JFU president Peter Le Maistre recently said European workers were no longer interested in coming to the […]

A KEY government objective to encourage Islanders to be more active is under threat owing to planning arguments and the resulting delay, a Scrutiny panel has found.