JERSEY has an opportunity to “go further” to keep children safe online by developing its own legislation – addressing areas where UK safeguards fall short – according to a leading child protection charity. In a letter to the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel, which is conducting a review into how the Island protects […]
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Minister: Lack of progress on identity project ‘frustrating‘
A LACK of control over funds to progress a project on Jersey’s identity is “frustrating”, the International Development Minister has admitted. Deputy Carolyn Labey said that while she had been instrumental in undertaking a consultation on Island identity three years ago, it was other departments that held the budgets to implement any of its recommendations. […]
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Hospitality industry faced ‘significant pressures’ in 2025 amid fall in sea passenger numbers
THE government and DFDS have been urged to work together to make sure that sea passenger numbers do not just match previous figures but “exceed” them to help the Island’s struggling tourism and hospitality industry. Jersey Hospitality Association said that some areas of their sector faced “significant financial pressures” in 2025, especially businesses reliant on […]
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Minister defends DFDS ferry deal amid mounting criticism over rising freight costs
INVOLVING retailers in Jersey’s ferry tender process would “not have been appropriate”, the Economic Development Minister has said– as he once again defended his decision to award a 20-year contract to DFDS. In a statement yesterday, Deputy Kirsten Morel also dismissed calls from one of Jersey’s largest supermarkets for a public inquiry into the handling […]
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Tunnel from Jersey to France talks continuing
CONVERSATIONS about establishing a joint Jersey and Guernsey body to examine the feasibility of a tunnel to France are ongoing, Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel recently told the States. But the Deputy said that only “light work” was under way and that there would be “no direct programme” to develop any plans for several years. […]
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Disappointment for hospitality as al fresco bar loses planning appeal
JERSEY’s key hospitality body has expressed disappointment that a town restaurant has been blocked from extending its popular al fresco bar by Planning – despite government pledges to break down ‘barriers to business’. Colmar had put forward an appeal regarding an extension to the outdoor seating area behind Colmar Brasserie and Café, which operates as […]
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Government funds ferry hopeful’s berthing trial
THE government has funded the cost of berthing trials for one of the operators bidding to take over Channel Islands’ ferry services, the JEP can reveal. But the government is not disclosing the cost due to “commercial interests”. Danish operator DFDS, one of three companies seeking to win the contract for services to Jersey and […]
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‘We know that a reliable ferry service is vital here' – DFDS responds to government's ferry decision
Jersey and Guernsey remain “committed” to providing good inter-island ferry services – despite choosing different operators – according to senior ministers, who have revealed some of the details of the Island’s new partnership with DFDS. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham and Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel spoke after confirming that, subject to the completion of contract […]
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New Privileges and Procedures Committee chair picked
A NEW chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee has been selected in the States Assembly who will be responsible for bringing forward changes to the electoral system which he opposed. Deputy Steve Ahier, a member of the PPC who was successful after being the only politician to stand for the position, said in his […]
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The use of cash in Jersey to be reviewed
CASH and contactless will come under the spotlight again as a Scrutiny panel launches a review into methods of payment. Following the recent States debate on restoring cash payments at government sports facilities, the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel is to explore wider consumer choice in buying goods and services, and paying bills in […]
