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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Plans for boost to Government’s ‘rainy day’ fund scrapped but covid debt paid off
THE ISLAND’S emergency reserves will not be getting a funding boost, it has emerged, due to limited funds and government debt. In a Scrutiny hearing on Friday, Minister of Treasury and Resources Deputy Elaine Millar explained that previous plans for the transfer of £25 million from central coffers to the Island’s Stabilisation Fund – one […]
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Government targets £5 million in unpaid pandemic support
THE government is “re-evaluating” its approach to recovering debt owed by businesses that received financial assistance during the pandemic, according to the Treasury Minister – after it emerged that around £5 million in overclaimed support was still outstanding. Deputy Elaine Millar said that ministers were looking to ensure those with outstanding debts “are actively engaged […]
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Proposed carbon tax on private aircraft is shelved
A PROPOSED “carbon tax” on private jets is to be shelved, it has emerged. Instead the government will monitor plans by Ports of Jersey to double fees for private aircraft – from £34 to £68 – as part of the Island’s commitment to decarbonisation, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar confirmed that Ports […]
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Commissioner rules no misconduct after government bullying complaint
A COMPLAINT against the States Employment Board and senior ministers from a former government worker who alleged that they were bullied and asked to resign “without warning” has been rejected, following a conduct investigation beset by lengthy legal delays. The grievance was formally lodged with Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough in March 2024 and […]
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Assembly gets ready for penultimate sitting of 2025
ESTABLISHING “no fault” divorces, a proposed review of the code of conduct for politicians, changes to Social Security benefits and the minimum size for one of the Island’s most popular shellfish are among the topics on the agenda when the States Assembly convenes this week. Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat will put forward a […]
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Mortgage interest tax relief petition set to reach 1,000 signatures
A PETITION calling for mortgage interest tax relief to be reintroduced has gathered 1,000 signatures – at which point ministers will be required to respond. The tax break was cut as part of the 2016 Budget and is set to be phased out completely by next year. The scheme enables Islanders to claim tax relief on loan […]
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Treasury Minister: There are no plans to raise income taxes
THE government has no plans to increase income tax or introduce new corporate taxes which would harm the “international competitiveness” of Jersey’s finance sector, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar said the Island did not need to follow in the footsteps of the Isle of Man, which recently announced plans to raise income […]
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The States vote to restore Islandwide role of Senator
A PROTRACTED and contentious debate about electoral reform ended with politicians voting – narrowly – to restore the Islandwide role of Senator to the States Assembly. After a debate lasting around 13 hours across three days, the move to bring back Senators finished with 25 Members – the minimum number required for any change to […]
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New greener buses to arrive
SOME different vehicles will start to appear on Jersey’s roads in the new year as LibertyBus has unveiled the rollout of a brand new greener bus fleet. Following several trials, 22 new ultra-low emission buses will serve on the Island’s roads in January, phasing out the existing decades-old vehicles which operate several routes, including school […]
