JERSEY may need to rethink policies that have historically kept people out of the Island if it is to cope with a rapidly ageing population, the Treasury Minister has warned. Deputy Elaine Millar said the government will need to look carefully at how it attracts and retains younger workers after new demographic projections reflected growing […]
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“We are arguably spending more than we should be, given the state of our income”
THE introduction of a new fund to underpin the government’s 25-year capital investment programme will create a need for “more discipline around revenue spending” and sticking within budgets, a scrutiny panel has heard. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar made the comments during a hearing with the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel yesterday afternoon. Earlier this month, the […]
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“Significant and legitimate” questions remain over monitoring of Blue Islands loan
“SIGNIFICANT and legitimate” questions remain over how closely the government monitored the performance of Blue Islands in relation to a multimillion-pound loan provided during the pandemic, a senior scrutineer has argued. Deputy Jonathan Renouf made the comments after Treasury Minister Elaine Millar gave a statement in the States Assembly yesterday outlining the financial support provided […]
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Ports of Jersey in “confidential commercial negotiations” relating to Blue Islands aircraft
ONE of the planes that formed part of Blue Islands’ fleet was yesterday still being held at Jersey Airport as Ports of Jersey continues “confidential commercial negotiations” with the aircraft’s owner. The update was provided by Treasury Minister Elaine Millar in response to a written question submitted by Deputy Montfort Tadier, following the collapse of […]
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Blue Islands’ collapse – the story so far
BLUE Islands’ decision to cease trading and enter liquidation – after 26 years of serving the Channel Islands – came as shock to many. While much of the dust has started to settle in the days that have passed since the announcement, including the emergence of details around the airline’s debts, there remain a number […]
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Ministers’ travel spending revealed
MINISTERS spent almost £60,000 on travel last year, according to newly published government data – with the External Relations Minister racking up more than half of the total bill. The figures, published yesterday as part of a move towards greater transparency, detail the costs of trips taken by ministers and assistant ministers between February and […]
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Vaping tax could generate millions
A VAPING tax which is expected to cost around £400,000 to implement over the next four years could generate millions for States coffers, the Treasury Minister has said. Responding to questions from the JEP, Deputy Elaine Millar said it is forecast that income from the duty will be £467,000 for 2026 – but this figure […]
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Blue Islands’ known debts surpass £12.4m
BLUE Islands’ known debt to public entities has now reached almost £12.4m after it emerged that the airline owes almost £3.3m to Ports of Jersey in unpaid landing fees and other services. The latest figure comes on top of the £9.1m the company owes to the Government of Jersey in loans and interest. Treasury Minister […]
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Work on proposals to restrict or remove mortgage interest tax relief for Island landlords ongoing
GOVERNMENT officials are continuing work on proposals that could see mortgage interest tax relief for landlords restricted or removed, the Treasury Minister has confirmed. Deputy Elaine Millar said officers were “currently preparing a full report, including an economic impact assessment”, following a public consultation published in September last year. The consultation examined whether landlords should […]
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Reintroducing fuel duty “in discussion”, Treasury Minister says
THE TREASURY Minister has said her department is discussing the reintroduction of fuel next year. Deputy Elaine Millar told members of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel on Friday that reintroducing inflation-linked costs to petrol and diesel is on the cards for 2026, citing the benefit to government revenue streams. It may come as concerning news […]
