A DAMNING report that has raised questions over the government’s programme to deliver new healthcare facilities is “likely to cause a good deal of unnecessary concern”, according to the Health Minister. Deputy Tom Binet said there was “nothing” in the 117-page document published by the Hospital Review Panel on Friday to suggest that the programme, […]
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Deputy loses bid to drive wrecking ball through new rent legislation
A SENIOR politician’s attempt to bring about major changes to the Island’s proposed rental laws through a self-confessed “wrecking amendment” has been narrowly defeated in the States Assembly. After around four-and-a-half hours of debate, Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache failed by three votes to win support for his amendments to Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s proposition to […]
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Jersey Heritage: Budget doubts may lead to cuts
JERSEY Heritage may have to cut some of its activities in response to uncertainties over its long-term funding. The organisation’s chief executive Jon Carter said that they had already paused archaeological work at La Cotte de St Brelade and were “looking at other potential changes to inform government decisions on what a sustainable heritage service […]
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The deaths of some rheumatology patients to be referred to Viscount
THE deaths of some rheumatology patients are to be referred to the Viscount, as health officials believe they could have been caused by treatment at the General Hospital. Clinicians are reviewing the deaths of 182 such patients since January 2019, following last year’s highly critical Royal College of Physicians report, which described care in rheumatology […]
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Questions about government chief executive’s new contract
THE Chief Minister has defended the head of the public sector’s new contractual arrangement after backbenchers warned that it could create a “highly unstable situation”. It was announced earlier this month that Dr Andrew McLaughlin would be employed on a new contract from 1 July with a six-month review period – effectively, a six-month contract […]
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Chief Minister emphasises ‘top priority' for government as ferry saga continues
THE Chief Minister has expressed full support for the Economic Development Minister as he continues to handle the process to choose Jersey’s ferry provider for the next 15 years. Deputy Jonathan Renouf – who grilled the head of Jersey’s government in the States Assembly yesterday morning – said that the process had descended into an […]
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JEP campaign launched amid calls to scrap “ludicrous” carer’s benefit rule
THE government is facing growing calls to scrap a “ludicrous” rule which prevents a home carer’s allowance from being received alongside an old age pension – as the JEP launches its campaign to change the decades-old law. The ‘Time to Care’ campaign will seek to highlight the struggle of those being placed in what support […]
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Plans for 37-home estate in St John are approved
THE approval of plans to build a 37-home estate in St John has been heralded as “excellent news” for the Island by the Assistant Housing Minister. The Planning Committee yesterday unanimously backed plans for the development of three two-bedroom, 31 three-bedroom, and three four-bedroom homes in Sion Village. The development – adjacent to Grande Route […]
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Jersey to debate food allergen laws next year
MUCH-DELAYED allergen-labelling laws for Jersey hospitality businesses and other food providers are finally due to be debated in the States Assembly next year. Environment Minister Steve Luce provided the detailed timeframe for the regulations in a written response to Deputy Catherine Curtis, who has been pursuing ministers about the issue for months. However, Dominic Jones […]
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Jersey government's Common Strategic Policy aims approved for next two years
JERSEY’S politicians yesterday agreed on a set of government priorities for their remaining two years in office. The States Assembly voted through an amended Common Strategic Policy which sets out their core aims before the mid-2026 election. Two Members voted against the document – Deputy Max Andrews and former Health Minister Deputy Karen Wilson – […]
