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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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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Islanders urged to avoid fake online news scams
SCAMMERS have been attempting to trick Islanders with fake online news articles claiming they can receive money from the government. The paper has been made aware of at least one article – which attempts to imitate the JEP website – falsely stating that “by the order of [Treasury Minister] Elaine Millar Jersey residents will start […]
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Stamp-duty exemptions unaffordable, says minister
INTRODUCING stamp-duty exemptions to boost housing transactions would be “unaffordable”, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar argued that the housing market was “slowly recovering”. She said there were a greater number of transactions against previous quarters and that stamp duty revenue was higher than it was this time last year. In March, it […]
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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 […]
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Public meetings arranged to discuss return of Senators
PARISH meetings have been scheduled as part of a renewed bid to bring back the role of Senator to the States Assembly. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar will be visiting all 12 parishes over the next three weeks ahead of a debate on her proposition to restore the Islandwide mandate in time for next year’s general […]
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“Some time” before King Charles III Jersey banknotes could be introduced
IT may be over two years since King Charles III’s coronation – but it will still be “some time” longer until a decision on whether to introduce currency featuring his portrait in Jersey is made, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar said this was because the Island still has a “significant stock” of […]
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Government is monitoring ‘nascent’ cannabis industry
THE Island’s fledgling cannabis industry is yet to generate substantial tax revenue due to “high upfront costs”, the Treasury Minister has said. Deputy Elaine Millar outlined the challenges faced by the new and developing cannabis sector and defended the current tax framework in response to questions from Deputy Philip Ozouf in the Chamber this week. […]
