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 […]
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Jersey Care Commission preparing for proposed remit expansion
THE Island’s health watchdog is preparing to take on an expanded remit should proposed changes to Jersey’s care regulation legislation be approved later this year. Jersey Care Commission chair Dr Nigel Acheson said the regulator’s planned “proportionate extension of regulation into the hospital, mental-health and ambulance services” would be of benefit to both service users […]
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“Real value” of Social Security Fund maintained despite Covid and inflation
THE Social Security Fund has “maintained itself in real value” over the past four years despite inflationary pressures, a senior Treasury official has said amid concerns over the long-term implications of plans to reduce the amount paid into it. The matter was discussed by the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel during a hearing with […]
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‘Where is our strong path on languages?’
JERSEY needs a vision to encourage wider teaching of languages in schools, according to a backbencher. During question time in the States, Deputy Jonathan Renouf said that such a vision could encourage provision of choice in language learning and encourage more specialist language teachers to come forward. “We’re a multinational island. We’re trying to make […]
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Jersey Landlords Association chair on tenancy law changes: “We fully respect the democratic process”
THE Jersey Landlords Association will work with its members to help them “adjust” to recently-approved changes to the Island’s residential tenancy legislation, according to the organisation’s chair. Guy Morris’s comments come after the States Assembly voted in favour of Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s bid to update the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011. Deputy Mézec’s proposals […]
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Minister to “see if something can be done” with Kensington Place
THE Infrastructure Minister has said he will be speaking to Health Minister Tom Binet “to see if something can be done” with Kensington Place – amid calls for a temporary use for the site before it is developed as part of government’s plans for new healthcare facilities. Constable Andy Jehan made the comments during yesterday’s […]
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Phototherapy machine to arrive next month in bid to restart skin service
THE Island’s 25-year-old phototherapy machine is set to be replaced next month in a bid to restart the dermatology treatment suspended in the pandemic. Almost £38,000 was transferred from the E. J. Bailhache Charitable Fund in September for the purchase of a replacement phototherapy unit for Jersey General Hospital. Health Minister Tom Binet confirmed this […]
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Aviation regulator lifts Airport’s ‘Special Attention’ measure
JERSEY Airport is no longer subject to the “Special Attention” designation imposed by the director of civil aviation six months ago, it has been confirmed. Ports of Jersey announced yesterday afternoon that the aviation regulator had reversed the move made in December following upheaval among the airport’s operational leadership team. Airport operations director Ashley Maggs […]
