THE government will support the development of new homes on rezoned land in the countryside that are suitable “for those who wish to downsize within their community” as part of a policy to tackle under-occupancy in Jersey. Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s new “right-sizing” report sets out a number of strategies, including requiring social-housing providers to […]
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Channel Islands compensation scheme ‘should be considered’ for disrupted airline passengers
PRESSURE is growing for the government to close what a consumer rights watchdog described as a “glaring gap” in protection for Channel Islands air travellers. Reform Jersey Deputy Tom Coles said that extending current UK and EU legislation, which protects travellers on inbound flights from airports in these jurisdictions, “might cause different issues” and instead […]
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Cost of investigating explosion and sunken trawler tops £14m
THE government’s responses to the Pier Road explosion and L’Ecume II fishing tragedy have cost over £14.5 million so far. A further £2.7m has also been budgeted this year to continue to cover costs related to the two incidents, which both took place in quick succession at the end of 2022 and resulted in the […]
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Treasury Minister not consulted on funding implications of new PFAS limits
THE Treasury Minister has revealed she was not consulted about the funding implications of the proposed law change to set a new limit for toxic “forever chemicals” in mains water. Deputy Elaine Millar told the Assembly yesterday, during States question time, that she was “not aware” of the proposition prior to it being lodged. It […]
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‘Exempting pensions from tax would have serious consequences’
EXEMPTING old-age pensions from income tax might result in lower pensions or increases in Social Security contributions, according to Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham. Deputy Feltham also warns that the move could adversely affect the Long-Term Care Fund, and substantially increase the funding requirement for means-tested benefits. The minister’s comments are contained in a report […]
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Jersey's Health Department needing to ‘close the gap’ on £18m deficit
THE Treasury “will have to have some hard words” with Health to close a projected £18m shortfall in this year’s budget, Treasury Minister Elaine Millar has said. She warned that while the public wanted a good- quality, safe health service, they “don’t expect to be paying through the nose for it”. Last year, Deputy Millar’s […]
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Reform Jersey leader to stand for Senator
HOUSING Minister Sam Mézec has confirmed he will be standing for re-election in June and seeking one of the nine Senatorial seats. The Reform Jersey party leader was first elected to the States Assembly exactly 12 years ago. He becomes the fourth current minister to confirm they will be contesting the Senatorial election after Chief […]
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Political sketch: Seriousness prevails after tales of licking, bitten bums and Mexican stand-offs
THERE’S a fine line to be trodden over when it is appropriate to enjoy some light-hearted humour during a serious debate. Moves to change the Dogs (Jersey) Law 1961 were on the agenda in the States Assembly yesterday, and there were times when it was hard not to chuckle at some of the contributions. Constable […]
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Plans to downsize public sector coming in February, says Treasury Minister
JERSEY’S Budget for 2026 and beyond has been approved with a clear message from the Treasury Minister that solutions to downsize the public sector are now imminent, as pressure mounts over the scale of government spending. Closing four days of tense debate, Deputy Elaine Millar told the States Assembly that work was already under way […]
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Chief Minister-designate's ministerial choices revealed
CHIEF Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has revealed his choices for the new Council of Ministers. The Deputy is planning to overhaul the team, putting forward just a small number of existing ministers. Other States Members can, however, put themselves forward for the positions. The States will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) to elect the ministers. His choices are: […]
