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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‘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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“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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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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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 […]
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Rheumatology deaths investigation expected to conclude by March
AN investigation into the deaths of some rheumatology patients is expected to reach its conclusion by March this year, according to the Health Minister. Deputy Tom Binet said that a progress report on the matter is due to be submitted to the Health Advisory Board this month. In June last year, it emerged that the […]
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Properties to be rented may need inspections
RENTED properties may need to be inspected before licences are issued under a new licensing scheme as a three-month transitional period for landlords ended this week. The Rented Dwellings Licensing Scheme – proposed by former Environment Minister Jonathan Renouf and approved by the States in November – means that it is now illegal for landlords […]
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New Hospital Review Panel constituted
A NEW Hospital Review Panel has been formed to scrutinise the progress of the government’s New Healthcare Facilities programme. The panel is chaired by former Environment Minister Deputy Jonathan Renouf, with Deputy Steve Ahier as vice-chair, alongside former Health Minister Deputy Karen Wilson and Deputy Alex Curtis. The group will continue the work of the […]
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Twenty-seven children denied places at Les Quennevais School due to overcapacity
TWENTY-seven children who live in the catchment area for Les Quennevais School have been denied a place there for September. This marks the highest number of catchment children turned away from their first-choice secondary school in the last five years, according to figures released by Education Minister Rob Ward in response to a written question […]
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Plans for boost to Government’s ‘rainy day’ fund scrapped but covid debt paid off
THE ISLAND’S emergency reserves will not be getting a funding boost, it has emerged, due to limited funds and government debt. In a Scrutiny hearing on Friday, Minister of Treasury and Resources Deputy Elaine Millar explained that previous plans for the transfer of £25 million from central coffers to the Island’s Stabilisation Fund – one […]
