THE government has thrown out a report undertaken by ministers under the previous administration which found that aligning the minimum wage and living wage was neither “feasible or desirable”. Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham delivered the message during States question time yesterday when asked by Deputy Hilary Jeune how plans were progressing to determine a […]
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Emotional scenes as Jersey politicians debate assisted dying ahead of votes
A series of votes were due to take place on Wednesday, including on whether the island should have a law establishing an assisted dying service.
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Tinker with politics at your peril. Pursuing populist causes on a whim rarely turns out well
By Richard Digard WELL, well, well. Three years after kicking them out, the States of Jersey has just voted to bring back Senators. Not, I suspect, that many people care. Other than, perhaps, those who aspire to becoming first among equals and gain a grander title. As for the restof the Island – who votes […]
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JT’s £500m Manx Telecom deal could unlock further Crown Dependency growth
A LANDMARK deal for JT to purchase Manx Telecom in a move which could pave the way for further expansion across the Crown Dependencies reinforces Jersey’s “commitment to digital leadership and economic resilience”, according to the Treasury Minister. The £500 million acquisition – backed by the infrastructure investment arm of Jersey-based private equity firm CVC […]
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Jersey lenders asked to explain why Island mortgage rates are higher than UK
ISLAND lenders have been handed a deadline to explain why their mortgage rates are higher than those in the UK. Jersey Consumer Council chair Carl Walker this morning sent a letter to mortgage providers requesting a “detailed explanation” justifying the discrepancies and giving them three weeks notice to respond. Housing Minister Sam Mézec and Treasury […]
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Jersey parliament votes to draw up law for assisted dying service
The States Assembly heard impassioned and at-times emotional debate on what is accepted to be a divisive issue.
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EVie: ‘We are doing everything we can to avoid job losses‘
THE suspension of the Island’s 175 rental e-bikes due to insurance difficulties has prompted fears of job losses and calls for government action. EVie’s fleet of bikes was pulled from service over the weekend after the company was given ten working days’ notice by its insurance provider about the withdrawal of cover. Chief executive Nick […]
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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 […]
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“They were an amazing partner”
“THE last few days have been tinged with sadness,” said Ports of Jersey chief executive Matt Thomas, reflecting on Blue Islands ceasing trading and going into liquidation. Most of the airline’s employees have been made redundant, with liquidators Ernst & Young stating on Wednesday that 12 staff had been retained to support the winding down […]
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Health hit by another top-level resignation
HEALTH has been hit by another high-profile departure after a senior consultant brought in to change culture within the department resigned from his post, the JEP can reveal today. Professor Simon Mackenzie, who was part of a five-person “change team” set up after a damning report in August 2022 revealed concerns about management and working […]
