THE Chief Minister has denied that the Council of Ministers is “dysfunctional” but promised to “reconcile competing interests” ahead of next week’s no confidence debate in the States. Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce lunch event yesterday[Thurs], Deputy Moore avoided direct reference to former Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet’s efforts to unseat her. But – referring […]
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Hotel chains ‘keen to set up in Jersey’
THE government is in discussions with international hotel chains which would like to set up in Jersey, according to the Economic Development Minister. Deputy Kirsten Morel said interest from potential investors demonstrated the strength of the Island’s visitor economy. Addressing the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel yesterday, he said: “[There] are really good indications […]
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Call for more support to help better maintain Jersey's listed buildings
THE government is working to create a register of historic buildings that are at risk “due to neglect or decay” amid concerns that some are becoming dilapidated. Assistant Environment Minister Hilary Jeune admitted in the States yesterday that a grant scheme fund for the repair and conservation of buildings of special interest had not been […]
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Grants available for electric cars, vans, mopeds and motorbikes in Jersey
ISLANDERS hoping to buy new or used electric vehicles can now apply for grants of up to £3,500. And a scheme to help with the cost of installing electric-vehicle smart chargers at homes and businesses has also gone live. The incentive schemes, launched this week by the government, are the latest of several initiatives designed […]
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Chief says transport changes meeting not a ‘fait accompli’
FORMER Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet was called to a meeting to be told for the first time of plans to hand responsibility for sustainable transport to Environment Minister Jonathan Renouf, the Chief Minister has confirmed. But Deputy Kristina Moore said that the proposal was not a “fait accompli”, and part of her job “to ensure […]
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Small rise in greenhouse gas emissions in 2021
THE latest figures for Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions have shown a small increase following the Covid-19 pandemic – but the Island’s long-term trend remains downward. Statistics published by the government showed that 358,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases were emitted in 2021, a rise from the 2020 figure of 336,000 tonnes. However, the timeline for emissions […]
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New government e-bike scheme launched in Jersey
THE second round of a government e-bike voucher scheme has been launched. The first tranche was made available in January as part of a drive to reduce the Island’s carbon emissions. The vouchers are worth £300 for an e-bike, £600 for an e-cargo bike or £600 for an adapted e-cycle, and can be redeemed at […]
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Landmark assisted-dying debate begins
POLITICIANS are debating how Jersey would introduce a legal right for Islanders to end their lives under defined circumstances. Introducing the proposition in the States, Health Minister Tom Binet said the Assembly would be making an “extremely important decision for our island”. The proposed details were workable, with “excellent safeguards” that would be “hard-wired throughout”, […]
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Perhaps only in Jersey is the constitution decided on a vote by people with a vested interest
By Sir Mark Boleat ON 9 September the States Assembly will once again debate its favourite subject – itself. In March the Assembly decided by just a single vote to reinstate the position of Senator with effect from the 2026 election, the number of Deputies in each of the electoral districts being reduced so that […]
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Joint-second-hottest year on record is 'stark reminder of climate change challenges’
FIGURES showing last year was the joint-second-hottest on record are a “stark reminder of the climate change challenges” the Island faces, the Assistant Environment Minister has warned. Despite a cool and wet summer, the average temperature in 2023 was 13.34°C – the same as 2014 and only 0.22°C below the record-breaking high set two years […]
