ISLANDERS living in rented accommodation are twice as likely to report being in poor health than those who own their own home – with a former Housing Minister saying this demonstrates the need for a licensing scheme. Deputy Sam Mézec – who served as Housing Minister from 2018 to 2020 – said the situation outlined […]
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'Just how far should deterrents go in modern society? Have we got the balance right with our rules?'
By Lindsay Ash I RECENTLY touched on the “rules of war”, or lack of them. This sparked an interesting debate among the regulars I quaff with on rules generally and why anyone pays any regard to them, especially VAR. But casting VAR to one side (I may return to that in a later column), rules […]
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'The Ashes stumping row has thrown into focus what is and isn’t cheating in different sports'
By Lindsay Ash IF you are of a certain generation then cheating was strictly a no-no be it in exams, on the playing fields or with a partner. This has been somewhat usurped by course work, waiting for the umpire’s finger if you’ve hit it, and friends with benefits… The issue of what constitutes cheating […]
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'Tidal power must be included in today’s goals of being carbon neutral and power independent'
Rowland Huelin ONE of Jersey’s objectives must be power sovereignty, which put simply is to be 100% self-sufficient using local sustainable energy. Two recent developments are, therefore, greatly encouraging. However, I fear they are only going to solve part of the problem. It was interesting to learn of the investment in tidal power by the […]
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Tech fund given go ahead
A TECHNOLOGY fund aimed at supporting the Island’s ‘future economy’ has been approved by States Members. The £20 million ‘technology accelerator fund’ utilises the windfall the government received from the sale of JT’s Internet of Things division. A proposal lodged by the Council of Ministers was backed by 28 Members on Friday, with 12 voting […]
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Deputy Moore at British-Irish summit
CHIEF Minister-designate Kristina Moore has said she is looking to ‘further strengthen Jersey’s relationships’ with other parts of the British Isles following her first official engagement since being elected to the top job. Deputy Moore was part of Jersey’s delegation at the British-Irish Council summit in Guernsey alongside outgoing Chief Minister John Le Fondré and […]
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Kristina Moore on course to become Jersey's first female Chief Minister
DEPUTY Kristina Moore looks set to become the Island’s first female Chief Minister – as she said more than half the new States Assembly had signed her nomination paper. Candidates for Chief Minister are required to have a minimum of six signatories on their nomination paper, but Deputy Moore revealed that she had far exceeded […]
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'‘So, who was it then?… Who killed the Reds? Let’s take a look at the main suspects’'
By Lindsay Ash Sadly, the Jersey Reds appear to have been lost in what resembles a soap whodunnit. One thing we do know is that no blame whatsoever lies at the feet of Harvey Biljon, his coaching staff and the players, who have been a credit throughout not only in this situation, but in their […]
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Who’s done well this year… and who’s had a bad one – the winners and losers of 2023
As the year draws to a close, deputy editor Richard Heath looks back on the winners and losers of 2023… The winners: Deputy Max Andrews (pictured above) There’s friendly. Very friendly. This-is-a-little-bit-too-friendly-for-my-liking. And Max Andrews friendly. Yes, as that beaming smile would suggest, this political newcomer is a jolly young chap who is always on […]
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Senator John Le Fondré accepts Education Minister’s resignation
JERSEY is now without an Education Minister after Senator John Le Fondré accepted Senator Tracey Vallois’ resignation from the position.
