BREXIT has drastically altered the nationalities of people coming to work in Jersey, new statistics have revealed. Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, reacting to the population and migration statistics for 2023, said the Island had been “forced away” from Europe following the transition from the EU and that the nation needed to “become stronger in […]
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Bergerac reboot will receive funding – but retrospectively
GOVERNMENT funding will be provided for a remake of Bergerac – but only through retrospective grants if specific targets are met, the Economic Development Minister has said. Deputy Kirsten Morel told the States Assembly that a “letter of intent” about financial support had been sent to the company which would be filming the reboot of […]
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Jersey ‘has not learnt lessons of Care Inquiry’ amid gaps in child online safety, report warns
LESSONS from the damning 2017 Independent Jersey Care Inquiry continue to fail to be embedded across government, with the Island lagging behind other jurisdictions in protecting children from online dangers, a major scrutiny review has found. The Children, Education and Home Affairs Panel’s report found that the Island’s safeguards remain weaker than those in the […]
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Ports seeking ideas for La Folie Inn site from hospitality firms
PORTS of Jersey is seeking ideas for the future of the La Folie Inn site from organisations with experience in developing and managing “high-quality visitor accommodation and hospitality venues”. A market consultation – supported by hotel specialists Christie & Co – has been launched to determine the level of interest in developing the La Folie […]
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£10 scratch cards under review in both Jersey and Guernsey
JERSEY and Guernsey are reviewing whether it is appropriate for £10 scratch cards to continue to be sold by the Channel Islands Lottery amid concerns about the role they might be playing in fuelling gambling addiction. In the States this week, Deputy Steve Ahier asked Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel whether it was “appropriate” for […]
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Island funding for new Bergerac: Talks continue
JERSEY’S government could still be financially involved in the recently announced Bergerac reboot, as discussions for an “acceptable funding package” continue. Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel confirmed that his officers and Visit Jersey were “working closely to create a package that might be acceptable to the government for funding”. BBC-owned broadcaster UKTV announced last week […]
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Jersey farmers praise return of loan scheme that ‘should never have shut’
A “GAME-CHANGING” loan scheme for farmers which was recently reopened for the first time since 2003 “should have never been shut in the first place”, according to the president of the Jersey Farmers Union. Dougie Richardson nonetheless hailed the government’s decision to re-establish and pump £10 million into the Agricultural Loans Scheme as “great news” […]
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Jersey Heritage: Budget doubts may lead to cuts
JERSEY Heritage may have to cut some of its activities in response to uncertainties over its long-term funding. The organisation’s chief executive Jon Carter said that they had already paused archaeological work at La Cotte de St Brelade and were “looking at other potential changes to inform government decisions on what a sustainable heritage service […]
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Businesses to pay for town improvements?
BUSINESSES in St Helier will foot the bill for a town “improvement” scheme under plans by the government aiming to revitalise the high street. Other proposals in the Future Fit Retail Roadmap include allowing tourists to claim back GST from their shopping online and setting up a PR agency for town. The Economy Department’s bid […]
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‘A sense of place’ – How can Jersey’s Airport be better?
IT is often the first thing the majority of us see when we arrive into Jersey, and the last thing we see when we leave the Island, but it can be easy to overlook – unless there are delays… But what makes a good Airport? and how can Jersey’s be better? In the first of […]
