A long-debated plan to fund nursery care for two- and three-year-olds has warmly welcomed by the group representing Jersey’s childminders – but a decision on how the scheme will be administered is still pending. In a statement, Jersey Association of Childcarers (JACC) chair Christina Jandron said members were “extremely pleased” that the States Assembly last […]
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New operator for Lido chosen
A NEW operator is to be appointed to run the Havre des Pas Bathing Pool after a tender process. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan will sign a ministerial order later today confirming the intention to appoint First Point as the new operator. First Point Property Services – which specialises in events and property management, and is […]
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Concerns over lack of firm plan for permanent government chief executive
SCRUTINEERS say they’re concerned the Government still has no firm recruitment strategy for appointing a permanent Chief Executive – despite spending more than £300,000 on failed attempts since 2022. That was the warning from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which this week also criticised ministers for refusing to tighten up rules on rent-free accommodation for […]
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£3.6 million savings in Cabinet Office
THE Cabinet Office has saved almost £3.6 million and has made 11 redundancies, the Chief Minister has said. Answering a question in the States Chamber yesterday, Deputy Lyndon Farnham said the savings were made “largely through reductions in staff”, citing both a recruitment freeze in government that has been in place for over a year […]
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Assisted dying debate delayed until next year
A LANDMARK debate on assisted dying has been delayed until early next year to allow further time for proper scrutiny of the law. Earlier this month, the Council of Ministers lodged a proposition which sets out the framework for terminally ill adults living in Jersey to end their lives, who could be eligible, how the […]
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Review of legislation after conviction of paramedics
A REVIEW of existing health and safety legislation is to take place following the conviction of two paramedics, the Social Security Minister has said. During question time in the States Assembly, Deputy Helen Miles asked the minister, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, whether she was happy that the conviction of John Sutherland and Tom Le Sauteur demonstrated […]
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Petition to restore Victoria Marine Lake gains 1,000 signatures
A PETITION calling for the Victoria Marine Lake to be restored and maintained has been signed by more than 1,000 Islanders, meaning the government will have to respond. Calls have been growing for the historic pool in St Aubin’s Bay to be salvaged. The pool was first opened in 1897 and was restored at a […]
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Play Plan to prioritise outdoor play amid growing tech concerns
A LONG-AWAITED strategy outlining how the Island can better promote and accommodate outdoor play for children has been published. The three-year Play Plan aims to improve community engagement and address concerns about safety and the growing influence of digital technology among the Island’s children and young people aged up to 18. The plan, spearheaded by […]
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Bid for age-friendly “10-minute neighbourhoods” to be introduced in Jersey
WALKABLE “10-minute neighbourhoods” where elderly Islanders can easily access essential services on foot could be introduced in Jersey, if plans lodged by a St Helier politician are approved. A proposition lodged this week by Deputy Inna Gardiner aims to reshape Jersey’s public spaces to meet the needs of an ageing population. The politician pointed to […]
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PAC questions government commitment over Comptroller’s report
The government’s commitment to implementing recommendations made in a critical report about financial management has been questioned by the States spending watchdog. The Public Accounts Committee has issued comments after reviewing the response by government chief executive Andrew McLaughlin and treasurer Richard Bell to a report published by the Comptroller and Auditor General earlier this […]
