DEPUTY Kristina Moore is in her final days as Chief Minister after losing a vote of no confidence yesterday. Now the dust has settled, attention is turning to who may replace her. There are likely to be several candidates, including Deputy Tom Binet, who lodged the motion to oust Deputy Moore, and Reform Jersey leader […]
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Potential roles for Reform Jersey in Social Security, Housing, Education and Economy
CHIEF Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has suggested there could be roles for Reform Jersey in Social Security, Housing, Education and Economy within the Island’s new government. Although not guaranteeing ministerial nominations – referring instead to “some presence in the ministries where social issues are most prevalent” – Deputy Farnham said there was a need, particularly in […]
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“Enough is enough” – clear-cut vote follows tense suspension debate
ALTHOUGH it never seemed likely to conclude in a knife-edge vote, the suspension debate relating to Deputy Philip Ozouf nevertheless sparked tension among States Members. Ahead of the debate, Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache proposed that it be postponed by a fortnight. He described this as a question of fairness, citing the “fundamental principle of hearing […]
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Ports of Jersey allowed to borrow £150m to fund Airport and Harbour upgrades
PORTS of Jersey has been allowed to borrow up to £150 million of debt to fund its major upgrade plans for the Airport and Harbour. Treasury Minister Ian Gorst, representing the States as ultimate owner of the incorporated company which runs the Island’s ports, has recently signed a ministerial decision approving a request to more […]
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Assembly votes to suspend former minister: Full report and analysis
THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday after the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days […]
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How government support is helping to unlock Jersey’s regtech potential
Following the recent announcement that firms which invest in technology that helps them to meet their regulatory obligations will be eligible for tax relief under the government’s proposed spending plans for 2024 and 2025, RiskScreen chief executive Stephen Platt explains how such a move can contribute to the vision for a modern and successful financial […]
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Changes to Bailiff’s role "would probably need a referendum", says Sir Timothy
SPLITTING the dual role of the Bailiff would alter Jersey’s constitution so fundamentally that such a decision would probably need to go to a referendum, according to Sir Timothy Le Cocq, who has held the office since 2019. Speaking at a Chamber of Commerce lunch event yesterday, Sir Timothy spoke about the much-debated role of […]
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Jersey lenders asked to explain why Island mortgage rates are higher than UK
ISLAND lenders have been handed a deadline to explain why their mortgage rates are higher than those in the UK. Jersey Consumer Council chair Carl Walker this morning sent a letter to mortgage providers requesting a “detailed explanation” justifying the discrepancies and giving them three weeks notice to respond. Housing Minister Sam Mézec and Treasury […]
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Minister is accused of watering down Gaza ceasefire proposition
CHANGES in wording to a proposition which supported international calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza “water down” its intended purpose, according to the original proposer. External Relations Minister Ian Gorst has lodged an amendment to Deputy Montfort Tadier’s proposition, which is due to be debated in the States Assembly on Tuesday. Debates on similar […]
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New tech investment ‘could boost finance’
A TWO-YEAR pilot investment in new technology could bring “transformational change” to Jersey’s finance industry, the Treasury Minister has said in his latest blog. Firms which invest in technology that helps them to meet their regulatory obligations will be eligible for tax relief under the government’s proposed spending plans for 2024 and 2025. If approved, […]
