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 […]
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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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Health spends over £285,000 on settlement agreements in three years
OVER £285,000 from the Health Department budget was spent on settlement agreements concerning claims from former employees over the past three years, it has emerged. The response to a freedom-of-information request confirmed that 33 employment tribunal claims have been filed by past or current Health and Care Jersey employees within the past three years. Of […]
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‘Electioneering’ claim as politicians back forced cash acceptance – full debate and how they voted
STATES Members have been accused of electioneering and adding costs to businesses by forcing companies to accept cash payments. Murray Norton, Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said that the decision on whether to accept cash payments should fall to the individual companies. Yesterday, States Members overwhelmingly backed a move from Deputy Montfort Tadier that requires […]
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Jersey legal case sparks Westminster row over Abramovich assets
JERSEY is at the centre of an escalating diplomatic incident over Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s frozen assets held in the Island, with a senior UK politician alleging a conflict of interest at the heart of the Shadow Cabinet. And it is feared that the ongoing court case – in which Mr Abramovich has accused the […]
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Commissioner rules no misconduct after government bullying complaint
A COMPLAINT against the States Employment Board and senior ministers from a former government worker who alleged that they were bullied and asked to resign “without warning” has been rejected, following a conduct investigation beset by lengthy legal delays. The grievance was formally lodged with Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough in March 2024 and […]
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New strategy launches to ensure Jersey remains a ‘globally attractive’ finance centre
A NEW strategy aimed at ensuring Jersey remains competitive as a “globally attractive” and “forward-looking” finance centre has been launched this week by the government. The Financial Services Competitiveness Programme aims to protect the future of Jersey’s largest industry and comes at a time when global pressures are reshaping the financial landscape. The initiative brings […]
