FURTHER government funding for Jersey Reds will not be provided after States Members voted against a proposal that taxpayers’ money be used to allow the cash-strapped rugby team to complete the current season. Following six hours of debate in the Assembly, Members voted by 29 to 13 against Deputy Lyndon Farnham’s proposition. The vote came […]
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'It became apparent that we could not keep bailing them out'
FINANCIAL support from the government to Jersey Reds had to stop when it became apparent the ailing rugby team was unable to attract new investment, the Treasury Minister has said. Speaking during States question time yesterday, Deputy Ian Gorst was asked by Constable Andy Jehan when he became aware of the Reds’ “perilous” financial position. […]
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St Brelade politicians' bid to keep Lloyds branch open fails
A COALITION of St Brelade politicians has failed in their bid to convince Lloyds Bank to keep the Les Quennevais branch open. Deputy Jonathan Renouf – who wrote a letter to the bank also signed by Deputies Helen Miles, Moz Scott, Montfort Tadier and parish Constable Mike Jackson – said the group met Lloyds representatives […]
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Multinational tax hike ‘could net Jersey £52m a year’
A PROPOSED tax hike affecting more than 1,000 multinational companies based in Jersey could raise an extra £52 million a year, according to the government. The new Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development framework – known as Pillar Two – would apply to Jersey-headquartered firms that earn more than £750 million in global annual profits, […]
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States Assembly to debate bringing back role of Senator again
THE States will once again debate reinstating the office of Senator. Deputy Moz Scott has lodged a proposition, due to be debated on 17 October, calling for the role, which has an Islandwide mandate, to return in time for the 2026 election. She has also asked that the number of Deputies be reduced, but does […]
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Chief Minister assures that Islanders’ views on Gaza will be ‘properly heard’
THE Chief Minister will “continue to engage with UK counterparts” to ensure that Jersey’s agreed perspective on the Israel-Gaza war is “properly heard”. Deputy Lyndon Farnham was responding to a written question from Deputy Montfort Tadier – a backbencher leading the push for the Island’s government to take a stance on the ongoing conflict. In […]
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Stricken Jersey dairy farm gets £250,000
A DAIRY farm devastated by an “unprecedented” loss of more than 100 cows from the Island’s highest-yielding herd last year has received a major grant from the government to support its recovery. A total of £250,000 has been awarded to Woodlands Farm in St Helier after it lost the cows in a suspected botulism outbreak. […]
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A career “in tatters” – the rise and fall of Philip Ozouf
PHILIP Ozouf made a triumphant entry into the political arena in November 1999 when he ranked top of the poll among eight candidates competing for four vacancies for the role of Deputy in St Helier No3 district. The then-29-year-old polled 1,618 votes to finish more than 200 clear of his nearest rival, attributing his success […]
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Jersey won't change super-rich policy, minister says in wake of UK budget
SCRAPPING UK non-dom tax breaks is unlikely to lead to more high-net-worth individuals moving to Jersey, the External Relations Minister has said. Deputy Ian Gorst said the changes announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week could make some “non-doms” reconsider where they chose to live and invest. Non-dom status allowed foreign nationals who lived in […]
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Deputy Lyndon Farnham says he wrote his submission to be Chief Minister… after documents list former leader John Le Fondré as author
DEPUTY Lyndon Farnham has stressed that he wrote his formal submission to be Jersey’s political leader – after documents appeared to show it had been authored by former Chief Minister John Le Fondré. Each candidate in the running to replace Deputy Kristina Moore had to register and submit their “vision statement” for the Island by […]
