ELEVEN ministers have been elected during a States sitting on Tuesday, with Deputy Lyndon Farnham officially taking on his new role as Jersey’s Chief Minister. The Council of Ministers – which will be led by Deputy Farnham – comprises Deputies and Constables from across the political spectrum. Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec was elected […]
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Family-owned food truck faces challenges amid road closures and rising costs
A FAMILY-OWNED food truck on the north coast has raised concerns about the growing pressures facing small hospitality businesses – after saying it will be forced to close during one of its busiest days due to road closures planned as part of a motoring event. Chris and Kimberley Le Sueur, who run the Horsebox Café […]
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Constables keep Assembly places as electoral reform debate enters day three
A SERIES of proposals for electoral reform was rejected by politicians yesterday, with Members voting emphatically in favour of Constables remaining in the States Assembly. On the second day of this week’s sitting, Members continued to debate a range of amendments to the proposition by Deputy Elaine Millar to restore the role of Senator, with […]
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Further mortgage interest tax relief “not appropriate”
THERE are no plans to reintroduce mortgage interest tax relief while removing GST from food would be unlikely to have much impact on prices, the Treasury Minister has said. Deputy Elaine Millar said that ministers had recently held discussions about the future of mortgage interest relief, which was cut as part of the 2016 Budget […]
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Deputy calls for ‘meanwhile’ youth facility at vacant Gas Place site
THOUSANDS of children in St Helier could be left with nowhere to go unless a disused site is turned into a free indoor space for young people to use temporarily, a politician has warned. Deputy David Warr is calling for the former Gas Place site, which sits beside Millennium Town Park, to be used on […]
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Move to reverse social security ‘plundering’ defeated in opening Budget vote
THE government survived the first challenge to its Budget as an amendment criticising “profligate” public spending was defeated, albeit with one minister voting against his colleagues. Health Minister Tom Binet was among 15 Members to vote in favour of the amendment by Deputy Philip Bailhache, who proposed that withdrawals from the Social Security Fund in […]
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26,000 Jersey taxpayers given more time to pay off bill
THE Treasury Minister has given around 26,000 taxpayers more time to pay off tax bills that were frozen in 2019, in a bid to help some Islanders with the rising cost of living. Taxpayers now have until 2027 to start making payments, and until 2043 to pay off the full amount, Deputy Elaine Millar has […]
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Questions asked over need to review public developer
QUESTIONS about the oversight and strategic direction of the Island’s public developer have reignited after a backbencher asked whether there was a need for an independent review of the organisation. Deputy Inna Gardiner raised concerns about the Jersey Development Company’s governance, performance and role in delivering the government’s regeneration goals during the last States Assembly […]
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Gov shells out nearly £5k for AI guru while “blocking” local expertise
EXCLUSIVE CIVIL servants were given a pricey AI crash course from a celebrity tech writer, it has emerged – as the Government faces claims it is “blocking” Jersey’s own digital experts and starving them of cash to deliver vital upskilling. Information released following a JEP request under the Freedom of Information Law showed that Public […]
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Period products to be made available to Islanders in need
ISLANDERS will now be able to get hold of reusable period products and monthly supplies of pads and tampons as part of a government scheme to combat period poverty and reduce health inequalities. The scheme, launched as a pilot in September 2022, aimed to support those struggling with the cost of living and offer an […]
