THE government has had to step in to take “precautionary measures” to ensure Beaulieu Convent School would be in a position to continue operating “should the school face financial disruption”, after it emerged that the school suffered an operating loss in both 2022 and 2023. The school’s latest financial statements for the year ending August […]
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Jersey Airport operations director resigns from post after 17 months
JERSEY Airport’s operations director resigned yesterday after just 17 months in the post. Ashley Maggs has worked for Ports of Jersey for 11 years, rising from a role in the Airport Fire Service to his current position in the leadership team in February 2024. In an email sent to all airport staff and shared with […]
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Dewberry House needs extra £1.7m for rebuild
ADDITIONAL funding of nearly £2 million is needed for the project to replace Dewberry House, it has emerged. Treasurer Richard Bell told the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel in a hearing on Friday that, due to inflation, the specialist capital project needs a further £1.7 million to realise what would be Jersey’s first purpose-built centre for […]
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Government unveils 2025 budget
FREEZES on duty for alcohol and fuel, increased tax allowances, and extended nursery and childcare provision are all included in the 2025 budget unveiled by the government today. Described by Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham as “a commitment to building a secure future for Jersey”, the document includes a new financing plan for the £710 million […]
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New course offered to election candidates
ISLANDERS thinking of putting themselves forward for next summer’s election are being invited to sign up to a new course designed to teach them about the roles and responsibilities of States Members. The course – which is being organised by vote.je – will is free to attend and will last six weeks and offers guidance […]
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Blue Islands “considering its options” as airline suspends operations
BLUE Islands is “considering its options” as the airline suspends operations with immediate effect. The airline has warned that passengers expecting to fly should not go to the airport unless they have made alternative travel arrangements with another airline. Medical transfer passengers will be supported separately through the Health Department. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar said […]
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Parish independence fundamental to Island governance, ministers say
THE independence of the parish system remains a fundamental part of the Island’s governance, two senior ministers have said following suggestions that greater central control could provide a more consistent or efficient system. During a public scrutiny hearing yesterday, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham and the Treasury Minister Elaine Millar said that the parish authorities operate […]
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Liberation Day becomes the Island’s official national day
LIBERATION Day has been designated Jersey’s official national day by a vote in the States Assembly. And politicians also decided yesterday to adopt Beautiful Jersey as the Island’s official anthem. The move to formalise the status of 9 May as Jersey’s version of Bastille Day in France or Independence Day in the United States came […]
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Electoral reform proposals on States agenda
MULTIPLE proposals for changing the make-up of the States Assembly are set to be debated as politicians gather for this week’s sitting. Starting at 9.30am tomorrow, the agenda will be dominated by electoral reform and the potential return of Senators, but also includes debates on a national day for Jersey and political engagement, plus the […]
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Charity head “really worried” fuel duty could be unfrozen next year
THE CHIEF executive of a social action charity has said he would be “really worried” if fuel duty is unfrozen in 2026. Patrick Lynch, who heads Catholic-based Caritas Jersey told the JEP that re-introducing the levy on road-fuel- which has been frozen since 2023 to ease cost of living pressures – would “really affect” people […]
