RAW sewage from a pumping station was allegedly siphoned directly into a ditch in St Lawrence earlier this month.
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Restrictions on singing may be eased
RESTRICTIONS on singing which mean many choirs, bands and groups still cannot perform together and young children cannot sing in school could soon be relaxed, the States heard yesterday.
Public to be asked for ideas on reducing car use in Island
ISLANDERS will be asked for their views on ways to reduce the number of vehicles on Jersey’s roads after politicians approved a proposal designed to strengthen the Island’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Pay boost for all in social-security contributions cut
ALL working Islanders will receive a pay packet boost from next month after the States voted to cut social-security contributions by 2% as part of a Covid-19 economic recovery package.
Jersey’s Chief Minister survives vote of no confidence
CHIEF Minister John Le Fondré has survived a vote of no confidence in the States.
Ministers decide that Charlie Parker should not have ‘second job’
A NON-EXECUTIVE directorship taken on by Charlie Parker is not compatible with his role as government chief executive, ministers have decided.
Constable’s breastfeeding ‘fad’ comments provoke backlash
A CONSTABLE who once said most construction jobs are unsuitable for women is facing a fresh backlash – after claiming during a debate on extending family-friendly rights that breastfeeding is a ‘fad’.
Minister accuses colleagues of ‘bottling it’
THE Environment Minister has accused some of his colleagues of ‘bottling it’ after a debate about a new landlords register was dropped this week.
Landlord register debate delayed in move described as an ‘act of absolute self-interest’
A CONTROVERSIAL proposition to introduce a landlords’ register has been postponed after Members asked for more information on the potentially ‘inflationary’ effect of the move – with those voting in favour of the delay accused of indulging in ‘absolute self-interest’.
Landlords in the States vote down rental licence scheme
PLANS to bring in a licensing scheme for rented properties have been rejected by States Members by a single vote.

