MINISTERIAL-LEVEL discussions about how Jersey can help Afghan refugees within its ‘highly constrained Island setting’ are due to take place in the coming days, the government has said.
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Gary Burgess dies aged 46
JOURNALIST and broadcaster Gary Burgess has died aged 46. The well-known Islander, who is survived by his husband Alan, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Mr Burgess, who had worked for ITV Channel, Channel 103 and was a columnist for the JEP, had become a well-known figure in Island life, and received widespread praise for his […]
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JERSEY fishermen have been banned from landing their catch in Normandy ports.
JERSEY fishermen have been banned from landing their catch in Normandy ports.
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UK hits out at ‘unacceptable’ French threats to sever Jersey’s power
Paris has warned it could cut the power supply to the island in a row over post-Brexit fishing rights.
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Lions could have been Covid risk, STAC notes show
MEDICAL experts raised concerns that the British and Irish Lions rugby team could introduce a new variant of Covid into Jersey on their return to the Island, government minutes have shown.
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‘Disagreement over data is fuelling fishing dispute’
A DISAGREEMENT over eligible data for fishing licences is fuelling the diplomatic dispute between Jersey and France, it has emerged.
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Government Plan debate: Members to consider ‘immense borrowing’
POLITICIANS face a marathon debate in the States Assembly next week as ministers seek approval for the the biggest ‘budget’ in the Island’s history.
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UK to ‘stand with Jersey’ if French threats over fishing permits are realised
Boris Johnson told Jersey ministers that the threats were ‘unjustified’.
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Could Grouville’s fields be the key to more homes for Islanders?
A TOTAL of 14 fields – the majority of which are in Grouville – could be used for housing developments following a flurry of amendments to the Bridging Island Plan.With the States Assembly due to debate in March the Environment Minister’s proposition, which will set planning policy for the next three years, Members have put […]
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‘Our mission is to get me elected as Chief Minister’
DEPUTY Sam Mézec admits he is facing an uphill battle in his quest to become Chief Minister. After his opponent, Deputy Kristina Moore, submitted a nominations paper backed by more than half of the Assembly, the writing appears to be on the wall. It would be easy to back down and concede defeat in that […]
