CHRISTMAS holiday plans for hundreds of Islanders have been thrown into chaos after France announced that British tourists – including those from Jersey – would be banned from entering the country. The news came yesterday as it was confirmed that the first cases of the Omicron variant had been identified in a ‘number of cases’ […]
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Omicron: Isolation rules may be eased
TOUGH Omicron isolation rules branded ‘draconian and arbitrary’ and which some fear could trigger a so-called ‘pingdemic’ as seen in the UK this summer may be scrapped within days. Many Islanders reacted with anger when the measures – which require those infected with the highly transmissible variant and their direct contacts to isolate for ten […]
Police chief ‘confident in vetting procedures’
THE head of the States police has a ‘high degree of confidence’ in vetting procedures for his officers, following a counter-corruption audit of the force.
Call for ‘show of good faith’ from France over Jersey fishing dispute
It comes after an hours-long protest on Thursday saw about 60 boats approach the port of St Helier.
Less airport duty-free means more for Treasury
GOVERNMENT coffers were boosted as grounded flights meant Islanders bought less duty-free tobacco and alcohol, while more turned to drinking at home, the States accounts have revealed.
EU accuses Jersey of breaching Brexit trade deal over fishing dispute
Jersey’s chief minister acknowledged there were ‘challenges’ in the implementation of the deal after a protest by French fishing boats.
Deputy Jeremy Maçon resigns as Children’s and Education Minister
DEPUTY Jeremy Maçon has resigned as Children’s and Education Minister following his arrest in March – but said he has ‘every intention of fighting to clear my name’.
Service and minute silence to be held in Jersey for Prince Philip’s funeral
A MINUTE’S silence will be held in Jersey in honour of His Royal Highness Prince Philip on the day of his funeral next Satuday.
Home Affairs Minister Len Norman has died
HOME Affairs Minister Len Norman has died.
Health report highlights 16 ‘targets for improvement’
LONG stays at the Emergency Department, outpatient and elective-surgery waiting times and access to mental-health services are concerns highlighted in a new Health performance report.

