ENHANCING Jersey’s attractiveness as a visitor destination has formed a significant part of a new business support package set up by the government. The Better Business Support Package was launched at the start of 2025 with an investment of £20 million in public funds to help employers adjust to the transition towards a living wage. […]
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Battle grant “not a blank cheque”, Minister reassures States Members
THE Economic Development Minister this week sought to reassure States Members that a grant of nearly £160,000 to help this year’s Battle of Flowers go ahead is “not a blank cheque”. Deputy Kirsten Morel said that “key performance indicators” had been set out alongside the financial support for the summer event. He made the comments […]
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Battle chair expresses desire for “lasting future” for event after cancellation
THE chairman of the Battle of Flowers has emphasised the need for “people, professionals and resources” if the annual pageant – cancelled for summer 2025 – is to return in future years. Russell Labey spoke out in the wake of yesterday’s news, admitting that he was disappointed by the cancellation, but that “it is sensible […]
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Updates to maritime safety legislation approved – but called in for scrutiny
WHAT to do with a drunken sailor was the question raised during this week’s States debate over plans to update the Island’s maritime legislation – seeking “greater accountability for all sea users”. A proposition brought forward by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, who has political responsibility for air and sea transport policy, sought to alter […]
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Blue Islands direct flights to Paris welcomed by Chamber
NEW direct flights to Paris being launched by Blue Islands have been welcomed by the Jersey Chamber of Commerce – which has described the route as “an important step forward for our local economy”. Chamber chief executive Murray Norton said that the route would enable “improved connectivity for Islanders” as well as “an exciting opportunity […]
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First flight of new Brest route arrives in Jersey
THE inaugural flight of a new route between Jersey and France – and Alderney – has landed in the Island. There was a water salute from fire engines for the aircraft after it touched down in Jersey Airport for the first time on Friday. There were seven passengers on-board the Cessna Grand Caravan, which has […]
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Property proposition brings support, and amends, from minister
A MOVE to reduce the number of vacant commercial properties has won support from the Economic Development Minister, who is seeking to amend the proposal in order to make it “proportionate and achievable”. Deputy Kirsten Morel has lodged his amendment in response to the proposition from Deputy Helen Miles for a mechanism to be introduced […]
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Minister working with visitor economy sector to address “many headwinds”
THE Island’s visitor economy has faced “many headwinds” in recent years, according to the Economic Development Minister – who has said he is working “incredibly closely” with industry representatives to improve the situation. Deputy Kirsten Morel made the comments after Deputy Karen Wilson asked whether the sector had “recovered and performed as expected” over the […]
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Minister seeks “necessary legal framework” to address telecoms issue
THE UK regulator responsible for allocating phone numbers in Jersey has had no legal basis for doing so for more than two decades, it has emerged – as emergency legislation has been lodged to address the issue. Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel has warned that “critical” telecommunications infrastructure projects could face disruption unless the regulator […]
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DFDS flat-rate card “provides a safe and investable ferry service”, says Minister
DFDS’s flat-rate freight charge helps provide “a safe and investable ferry service” to the Island by encouraging competition elsewhere in the supply chain – enabling the operator to invest in new ferries – according to the Economic Development Minister. Deputy Kirsten Morel made the comments during yesterday’s sitting of the States Assembly, where he faced […]
