THE former Social Security building in La Motte Street – which the government is currently trying to sell – could be used to house arms-length bodies and organisations, the chair of the Jersey Consumer Council has suggested. Carl Walker has called for research into whether taxpayer money could be saved “by giving all these vital […]
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Politicians back move to ban single-use vapes
SINGLE-USE vapes will be banned in Jersey from 2025 after a ministerial proposition was backed unanimously by States Members. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan said he was bringing forward the plans in collaboration with Environment Minister Steve Luce, putting Jersey in line with – and in some cases ahead of – neighbouring jurisdictions. Mr Jehan said […]
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No change to citizenship rules for prospective States Members
A BID to scrap the requirement for candidates seeking to become States Members to be British citizens has been rejected by the States Assembly. Politicians voted by 31 to 14 against Deputy Montfort Tadier’s proposition, which he said removed the stipulation for those standing for election to be “part of a niche club”. Deputy Tadier […]
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Law to protect children due to come into effect in March
A NEW law giving protection and a voice to young people in Jersey, following criticisms made by the Independent Care Inquiry, is due to come into force in March. The commencement act for the Children and Young People’s Law – described as “the next major step in the crucial mission to ensure that all children […]
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Was Guernsey ‘ever really committed’ to joint tender?
A SENIOR Jersey civil servant has questioned whether Guernsey was “ever really committed” to a joint tender process to find a new ferry operator for the Channel Islands. Richard Corrigan made the comments while he faced questions over the initial joint bid between Jersey and Guernsey. The process began in May last year with the […]
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Deputy calls for action on stalled play strategy
THE former Children’s Minister is asking the government to put £66,000 towards fulfilling a previous government’s commitment to develop a play strategy. Deputy Inna Gardiner is seeking to amend the Budget for 2025 to 2028 to ensure that money is reallocated within the Public Realm fund to complete work which has already begun to deliver […]
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Spending watchdog raises concerns over government’s 25-year investment strategy
GOVERNMENT proposals for a 25-year capital investment strategy leave the “door open to unlimited debt” and lack a realistic delivery plan, according to the chair of the States spending watchdog. Deputy Inna Gardiner, who chairs the Public Accounts Committee which scrutinises public spending, said a framework for borrowing has not been clearly set out and […]
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Call to update Jersey’s ‘archaic’ drugs laws
A POLITICIAN is calling for an update to the Island’s “archaic” drugs laws, which categorises cannabis oil – often used for medical reasons – at the same level as heroin. Currently under Jersey’s Misuse of Drugs Law, dried cannabis flower and resin are listed as class B controlled substances. However, cannabis extracts containing cannabinols, which […]
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£310K allocated for upgrade to Les Quennevais skate facilities
MORE than £300,000 has been allocated this year for improvements to the Les Quennevais skate park. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan confirmed that the funding covered the installation of floodlights and “enhancements to welfare facilities”. The long-awaited £1.9 million skate park opened to much fanfare in February last year. Responding to a written question from Deputy […]
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St Helier Deputy praises sea pool’s official listing
A DECISION to list the West Park bathing pool “celebrates its place in Jersey’s story”, a St Helier Deputy who has campaigned for it to be restored to its former glory has said. The 128-year-old structure has been granted Grade 4 listed status, which defines landmarks as “buildings and places of special public and heritage […]
