THE environment, maritime links and cultural ties were on the agenda at a summit held to enhance and celebrate the Channel Islands’ relationship with France. Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham, External Relations Minister Deputy Ian Gorst, and Sustainable Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel joined delegates from Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, La Manche, and Normandy at Mont […]
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Jersey minister discusses finance and energy during US trip
THE Island’s financial and environmental interests were discussed by business executives and senior politicians at an event in America attended by Jersey’s External Relations Minister. Deputy Ian Gorst was among a number of officials who took part in the 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group annual meeting in Washington DC. In a statement, […]
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Gov shells out nearly £5k for AI guru while “blocking” local expertise
EXCLUSIVE CIVIL servants were given a pricey AI crash course from a celebrity tech writer, it has emerged – as the Government faces claims it is “blocking” Jersey’s own digital experts and starving them of cash to deliver vital upskilling. Information released following a JEP request under the Freedom of Information Law showed that Public […]
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Minister responds to JEP’s investigation into Island’s financial regulator
THE government will explore the setting up of a third-party appeals process for those threatened with sanctions by the Jersey Financial Services Commission, the Island’s financial services regulator, following an investigation by the Jersey Evening Post. External Relations Minister Ian Gorst also told the JEP that he was “not opposed” to the JFSC being added […]
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Minister warns more restrictions would further enflame fishing tensions
INTRODUCING more fishing restrictions in Jersey’s territorial waters on top of those being proposed by ministers risks putting the Island back in a “very difficult situation” with French fishermen, the External Relations Minister has warned. Deputy Ian Gorst spoke ahead of debate over Environment Minister Steve Luce’s proposed Marine Spatial Plan, intended to enhance protections […]
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Jersey ministers in Downing Street as UK and EU agree major post-Brexit reset
JERSEY ministers were in Downing Street last night as the UK and European Union agreed a major overhaul of their post-Brexit relationship. Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham and External Relations Minister Deputy Ian Gorst joined UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, senior UK ministers, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders at […]
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Trade and EU relations on agenda at Edinburgh summit
THE Chief Minister has said he “looks forward to continuing to engage closely” with the UK government following the latest British and Irish Council summit. Deputy Lyndon Farnham was in Edinburgh recently alongside other representatives of the Crown Dependencies to meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the heads of devolved nations and the Irish government. […]
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‘Deep-felt’ grief as crew of L’Ecume II are remembered
THE ambassador of the Philippines to the UK attended a memorial service in Jersey yesterday for the three fishermen who died in the L’Ecume II sinking. His Excellency, Teodoro Locsin Jr, spoke of the “deep-felt” grief stemming from the loss of skipper Michael Michieli and Filipino crew members Jervis Ramirez Baligat and Larry Simyunn as […]
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New laws to regulate global crypto assets
A SCRUTINY panel has been given an update about Jersey’s moves to adopt new international measures to counter tax evasion through the use of cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets. The Island has signed up to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, a new global standard requiring the collection, reporting and exchange of tax information on customers of […]
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Aviation regulator lifts Airport’s ‘Special Attention’ measure
JERSEY Airport is no longer subject to the “Special Attention” designation imposed by the director of civil aviation six months ago, it has been confirmed. Ports of Jersey announced yesterday afternoon that the aviation regulator had reversed the move made in December following upheaval among the airport’s operational leadership team. Airport operations director Ashley Maggs […]
