THE Island’s economy faces tough times amid high government spending and an expected decline in profits from the banking sector, an independent group of economic advisers has said. The Fiscal Policy Panel, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, criticised the government for taking insufficient action to use money from a recent spike in tax revenue to […]
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Minister rejects recommendation to write off benefit overpayments
THE Social Security Minister has rejected a recommendation to write off benefit overpayments resulting from errors made by the government, claiming that it would be unfair and increase the cost of benefits to the taxpayer. Last month, the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel identified 45 key findings and made 26 recommendations as part of […]
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Ousted Chief Minister announces her preferred candidate to take the top job
CHIEF Minister Kristina Moore has publicly backed Treasury Minister Ian Gorst to replace her after she lost a vote of no confidence in the States. Deputy Moore is set to stand down from the top job in Island politics after losing the motion, brought by Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet, by 27 votes to 22. WHAT […]
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News focus: Islanders’ continuing struggle with the basics as inflation rises again
INCREASING food prices and mounting household bills are forcing Islanders to change how they shop – making more trips, buying less, and chasing deals – just to keep up with the basics, as new figures confirm inflation is on the rise again in Jersey. Data published this week has revealed the Island’s annual inflation rate […]
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Public sports centres will take cash again
VISITORS to Fort Regent, Springfield and Les Quennevais sports centres will once again be able to pay with cash from June, after politicians unanimously approved a States proposition. The 42 Members in the Chamber yesterday also agreed that the government must review current and planned policies regarding cash payments across sports facilities to ensure that […]
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States police in talks with government over budget restraints
THE police are in talks with the government over budget cuts as concerns about potential impacts on frontline services grow. Police chief Robin Smith has met Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat and Treasury Minister Elaine Millar, and is seeking further discussions to “explain the potential impacts” of operating within the current budget. He further […]
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Ministers back Jersey's Chief Minister as crunch vote looms
SENIOR members of the government have rallied around Chief Minister Kristina Moore ahead of a looming vote of no confidence next week. Pressure is mounting on States Members to pick a side before a key debate on 16 January, after former Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet lodged a proposition asking the Island’s politicians to consider removing […]
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Jersey school fees to rise due to staff costs and inflation
PARENTS of pupils at fee-paying schools have been warned that prices will rise next term. Schools are facing increased costs, including a wage rise for teachers following a long-running dispute with the government over pay, which was settled in February. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar recently signed off £7.5 million to help fund the pay increases, […]
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Jersey's Long-Term Care rate cap leaves agency at a potential £200K loss
A CARE agency supporting Islanders with complex needs has warned that it could be facing a £200,000 deficit this year after being put in an “unsustainable financial position” due to a cap on Long-Term Care rates. Care Hub, which has around 50 clients, says it has been unable to set a sustainable hourly rate for […]
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Jersey's minimum wage to increase to £11.64
PROPOSALS to increase Jersey’s minimum wage by 10.9% – in line with inflation and equivalent to just over £1 extra per hour – have been accepted by the Social Security Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar’s decision came on the same day as the publication of a report by the Employment Forum, which recommended that the minimum […]
