A GOVERNMENT scheme which helps Islanders buy their first home is currently subject to “a bit of a pause”, according to the Housing Minister – but could be “reignited at any point”. Deputy Sam Mézec told members of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel that the pause would allow time to evaluate the impact […]
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Concerns raised in States about impact of new minimum wage on traineeships
A POLITICIAN has raised concerns that the Island’s new minimum wage and the removal of the training wage could be hampering young Islanders’ chances of getting an apprenticeship. Deputy Hilary Jeune highlighted the case of an 18-year-old who she said had applied to 31 companies for a traineeship without success. Feedback given by the businesses […]
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Focus on improving fostering after 46 carers leave service in four years
A “STRONG focus” has been placed on improving support for Jersey’s foster carers after 46 carers de-registered or resigned from the service in just four years, prompting concerns about retention and stability within the system. Children’s Minister Richard Vibert published figures in response to a written question by Deputy Hilary Jeune that show that since […]
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Backbenchers question Chief Minister about government’s commitment to transparency
A SERIES of disgruntled backbenchers have challenged Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham on the government’s commitment to transparency and how much information it intended to produce ahead of the States’ Budget debate. During oral questions yesterday, Deputy Farnham told Deputy Karen Wilson that departmental plans would not be available ahead of that debate, something he said […]
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Wind farm debate delayed after Members excused attendance
A MUCH-ANTICIPATED debate about whether Jersey should move towards building an offshore wind farm will now take place tomorrow, it has been decided. A proposition from the Council of Ministers had been listed as the first item of public business for today’s States Assembly sitting, but the agenda was changed following an application by Environment […]
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JSPCA doubles down on concerns as changes to Dogs Law move closer
RESPONSIBLE ownership is “not reflected in what we see daily”, according to the JSPCA amid ongoing concerns about changes to the Island’s Dogs Law. The legislative changes proposed by the Constables Committee, including compulsory registration for XL Bully-type dogs and restrictions around breeding, neutering and muzzling the animals, were approved in principle by the States […]
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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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Minister to discuss firearms law with parish Constables
THE Home Affairs Minister is to discuss changes to existing firearms legislation, and a possible gun amnesty, with Constables after it was revealed there were more than 8,000 guns registered in Jersey. Deputy Mary Le Hegarat said it was something she intended to raise during a meeting with parish Constables, who are responsible for issuing […]
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Affordable housing projects could be exempted from public art policy to ensure they remain affordable
LARGE affordable housing projects could be “let off” from a requirement to contribute around 1% of construction costs towards public art to ensure they are “as affordable as they possibly can be”, the Environment Minister has said. Deputy Steve Luce told politicians there were no current plans to reform the Bridging Island Plan’s “percentage for […]
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Social housing criteria to be expanded to include 18-to-25-year-olds
SOCIAL housing criteria is due to be expanded to include those under the age of 25, the Housing Minister has confirmed – as he admitted that concerns about the exodus of young Islanders “keep him up at night”. Deputy Sam Mézec told the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel yesterday that he will be lowering […]
