THE Chief Minister has announced that his government supports the UK’s recent decision in officially recognising the state of Palestine. Deputy Lyndon Farnham confirmed in the States Assembly sitting yesterday that his administration “recognises and respects the United Kingdom’s recent decision”. It comes following an announcement from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on 22 September […]
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Validation time for planning applications cut by 80%
THE average time to validate new planning applications has dropped from ten to two weeks since January, the Environment Minister said in response to questions from his predecessor during States questions. Deputy Steve Luce, praising the efforts of planning officers to make improvements to the system, said there had also been a 30% reduction in […]
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Lack of reporting from Strive raises concerns about planning agreements
A ST Brelade deputy has raised questions about how planning agreements are enforced after it emerged that Strive has failed to communicate the uptake of its free community hours since the sports facility opened in 2021. The Jersey Sports Academy – which operates as Strive – committed to providing 4,044 free hours of use to local […]
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UK-EU deal has ‘no impact’ on French fishing rights in Jersey waters
A DEAL resetting relations between the UK and the European Union has “no impact” on French vessels’ fishing rights in Jersey’s territorial waters, the External Relations Minister has said. Deputy Ian Gorst stressed that the Island was the “licensing authority” for its waters and there would be “no change” in circumstances. His comments follow a […]
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Scrutiny seeks views of firms affected by Jersey tax changes
A SCRUTINY panel is calling for input from more than 1,000 firms which will be affected by a “significant” change in the Island’s tax regime. The changes stem from an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development framework known as Pillar Two. This would apply to Jersey-headquartered firms that earn more than £750 million in global […]
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Minister defends move to fund spending with ‘windfall’ tax revenue
A “CHALLENGING economic environment” lay behind a decision to use revenue from a new global tax regime as a way of funding its spending, the Treasury Minister has said. Speaking during yesterday’s States sitting, Deputy Elaine Millar addressed the matter following a question from Deputy Jonathan Renouf, who pointed out that there had been a […]
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Consultation could pave way for ‘gazumping’ legislation
A BACKBENCH politician has received overwhelming support from fellow States Members for his attempts to prevent Islanders falling victim to gazumping and gazundering when buying or selling property. Having accepted an amendment from the Council of Ministers that would ensure a consultation on the matter is carried out with a view to future legislation, Deputy […]
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Constables keep Assembly places as electoral reform debate enters day three
A SERIES of proposals for electoral reform was rejected by politicians yesterday, with Members voting emphatically in favour of Constables remaining in the States Assembly. On the second day of this week’s sitting, Members continued to debate a range of amendments to the proposition by Deputy Elaine Millar to restore the role of Senator, with […]
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Minister gains support for new partnership board
A PARTNERSHIP board is to be established for the Island’s healthcare sector following a vote in the States Assembly. Health Minister Tom Binet had proposed establishing the Health and Care Partnership Board to sit alongside the existing Health and Community Services Advisory Board, with the annual cost of £70,000 to be paid for using funds […]
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Health Minister defends skipping public consultation
THE Health Minister has defended his decision not to hold a public consultation over major changes to the structure of Jersey’s health services — despite previously indicating that he would. Deputy Tom Binet was challenged on the issue in the States Assembly by Deputy Jonathan Renouf yesterday morning. He pointed to a letter from July […]
