IT is in the Channel Islands’ interests to legalise the recreational use of cannabis, Guernsey’s former Chief Minister has said – and he believes it is only a matter of time before the bailiwicks follow in the footsteps of other jurisdictions.
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First candidate for general election
A POLITICAL party member has become the first to officially throw her hat into the ring for next year’s election.
Men in power ‘need to speak out on sex crimes’
MEN in positions of power need to ‘speak out and take action’ on crimes of sexual assault and harassment against women, a backbench politician has said.
Stalking and harassment reports more than double
REPORTS of stalking and harassment in Jersey have more than doubled this year following the high-profile murder and rape of Sarah Everard in the UK, it has been revealed.
Positive politics in Trinity as candidates are asked to praise their peers
ADDRESSING Jersey’s housing crisis, improving healthcare for Islanders and supporting small businesses were all on the agenda at a hustings for candidates hoping to represent St John, St Lawrence and Trinity. The event, held at Trinity Parish Hall, marked the third time this week that the candidates – who are competing for four Deputy seats […]
‘UK must warn French not to make threats’
ANY threat to cut off Jersey’s electricity supply from France must be met with a ‘severe response’ by the UK government, the head of a group which promotes Jersey and Guernsey’s interests in Westminster has said.
Jersey Alliance hope their party leader will become Chief Minister
THE Jersey Alliance has another five new candidates lined up to stand in next year’s general election and will choose its leader early next year, according to a founder member.
‘French fishermen want direct talks with Jersey’
A JERSEY fisherman delayed by the blockade in St Malo Harbour yesterday has returned to the Island with a message from Norman and Breton fishers to the Island’s government to speak directly with them to resolve the ongoing fishing dispute.
‘Disagreement over data is fuelling fishing dispute’
A DISAGREEMENT over eligible data for fishing licences is fuelling the diplomatic dispute between Jersey and France, it has emerged.
RNLI lifeguards celebrate a decade on Island beaches
RNLI lifeguards are celebrating a decade on the Island’s beaches in which they have helped more than 3,000 people.

