SENATOR Len Norman romped to victory in the race for the St Clement Constable’s job last night. He secured 1,593 votes compared to Deputy Gerard Baudains’s 740 and the 254 of Edgar Wallis. Parishioners turned out in force to back the Senator, who said he was overwhelmed at the result. ‘I am shell-shocked,’ he said. […]
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Deputy in bid to close waste site
THE green waste dump at La Collette will be closed permanently if politicians back a proposal from St Clement Deputy Gerard Baudains. He has lodged a proposition asking for support from States Members to close the composting facility, saying that residents who live nearby have suffered enough. He said that the residents, especially those at […]
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A day for survival of the fittest?
NEXT week will be a challenging one in the States for Chief Minister Frank Walker and the other members of the Council of Ministers.
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‘Out of control, deficient and undisciplined’
THE Council of Ministers have been condemned as ‘out of control, deficient and undisciplined’. Senator Stuart Syvret, who tabled his vote of no confidence in the Council of Ministers yesterday, has launched a blistering attack on his political colleagues. He claims that the council – whom he labels the ‘entrenched ruling claque’ – are directionless […]
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Hustings: St Clement
THE five candidates vying for the two seats in St Clement were asked about everything from airline subsidies to their favourite football team last night at the hustings. A good turnout at the parish hall ensured that there was a range of topics covered when parishioners got the chance to question Deputy Gerard Baudains, Anne […]
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Ministers ‘use bullying tactics’
MINISTERS are driving a wedge between themselves and the States by using bullying tactics and ridiculing anyone who disagrees with them, according to Deputy Gerard Baudains. He has claimed that a ‘them and us’ attitude in the House is fuelling a divide in the States and that ministerial government is not working. Deputy Baudains was […]
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Waterfront plans facing a States backlash
MOVES to reverse Thursday’s decision to approve the Waterfront development are being discussed by States Members. A rescindment motion, which would overturn the decision, and the removal of States Waterfront Enterprise Board directors are among the moves being discussed by Members angry about the course of the debate. Over the weekend various States Members have […]
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How prestige development was nearly derailed by revelations in States
THE multi-million pound Waterfront finance centre development almost collapsed yesterday after a States Member revealed that developers Harcourt were fighting a number of overseas court cases. Deputy Gerard Baudains (pictured) broke the news to politicians while they were debating the terms of the deal for a second day. He said that he believed the Irish-based […]
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Attempt to throw out Esplanade plan fails
PLANS to build a £330m finance district on the Waterfront will continue despite attempts to stop the development. Three weeks ago the States voted overwhelmingly in favour for the Hopkins masterplan and yesterday Members gave it the same support by throwing out a proposition by Deputy Gerard Baudains to rescind the Esplanade Quarter plan. States […]
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WEB call in the lawyers
THE Waterfront Enterprise Board has commissioned lawyers to investigate the multi-million dollar lawsuit filed against developers Harcourt in Las Vegas. And they say that no deal will be signed until bank guarantees are in place to protect the States’ interests, and until an updated report on Harcourt’s finances has been completed. Following a meeting on […]
