STATES chief executive Charlie Parker is ‘very aware of the division’ between his role and the political sphere and has not overstepped the boundary, the Chief Minister has said.
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Migration policy: ‘Agriculture doesn’t even get a mention’
THE struggles facing the agriculture industry have not been given proper consideration by the panel formulating the Island’s long-awaited population policy, the Jersey Farmers’ Union has said.
Carbon neutrality plan could cause rise in cost of living
ISLANDERS should prepare for further cost of living increases because the States’ recent climate emergency declaration will see extra levies introduced, including a potential congestion charge, the Chief Minister has warned.
Gorst would have ‘preferred fewer consultants’
FEWER consultants and interim appointees should be used to deliver sweeping reforms of the public sector under the OneGov programme, the External Relations Minister has said. claiming he would have done things differently.
Drain survey is holding up sale of land to trust
THE question of who should pay for a drain survey is delaying a charity’s purchase of farmland overlooking a local beauty spot in the Coastal National Park.
Beacons of light symbolise the hope that emerged from war
A BEACON burned brightly at Les Landes on Sunday night as the Island joined worldwide commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the slaughter of the First World War.
States Members accused of ‘ignorance’ over retail tax
STATES Members who voted against halving the retail tax have been accused of ‘ignorance’ and failing to listen to the views of business experts.
States may back down over pay offer for staff
THE States are considering revising their controversial pay offer for staff, it has emerged.
States Members take their places on the Scrutiny panels
THE States Members who will form Scrutiny panels have been decided – with one resigning from his position within minutes of being appointed.
Deputy Labey takes on Commonwealth post
DEPUTY Carolyn Labey has been appointed the new chairwoman of a local body which works to bring together politicians from across the Commonwealth to share ideas and best practice.

