By Paula Thelwell IN expressing his opinion to a Scrutiny panel earlier this month, Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel was reported by this newspaper as saying that the air display could benefit from “an element of modernisation”. Such as moving it to a Saturday, as has happened with the Battle of Flowers to broaden its […]
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'Two decades after the bus tender fuff up, the ferry debacle shows that no lessons have been learned'
By Ben Shenton IN 1999, the States decided it needed a bus transport strategy. The incumbent bus operator, the JMT, who had served the Island for decades, was replaced by Connex after a States-organised “independent and fair” tender process that was, after investigation, actually a complete dog’s dinner. In 2004, the belief of the losing […]
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An investment in the future of the Island
UNLESS you have been living under a rock, then you will have seen – if not heard about – the production crew that has been in and around Jersey this summer for the filming of the new Bergerac series. Most Islanders will also have heard that their tax money is paying for the production, at […]
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‘Digital strength and prowess is essential to our prosperity’
DIGITAL innovation is a non-negotiable for a prosperous future. That was the consensus among speakers and guests at Digital Jersey’s annual review last week. The event welcomed those from a range of Jersey’s sectors, local business leaders and special guest speakers, including Sir Geoff Mulgan, the founder of the Institutional Architecture Lab and former chief […]
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“They were an amazing partner”
“THE last few days have been tinged with sadness,” said Ports of Jersey chief executive Matt Thomas, reflecting on Blue Islands ceasing trading and going into liquidation. Most of the airline’s employees have been made redundant, with liquidators Ernst & Young stating on Wednesday that 12 staff had been retained to support the winding down […]
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I didn’t bring this proposition for any other reason than to secure a fair deal for the Jersey consumer
By Lindsay Ash WHEN I was elected to the States back in 2018, the late Len Norman said to me: “One word of advice, if you are looking for praise you are in the wrong game, if it comes along treasure it.” Well, on the evening of 30 May 2025, those words came flooding back […]
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To liberate entrepreneurship in the Island, I propose that we create our own Magna Carta
By Douglas Kruger BY all accounts, the man was a prize sod. But in 1215, when King John reluctantly consented to the terms of Magna Carta, he unwittingly advanced freedom for our species in ways no one could have foreseen. I’m hopeful its effects will reach Jersey by 2026, liberating entrepreneurs from the petty tyranny […]
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What does a falling birth rate mean for the Island’s future?
THE future of Jersey’s economy has, in recent years, largely been surrounded by a debate over population growth and the need to balance inward migration against the exodus of working-age Islanders. And the topic is likely to remain high on the political agenda, after the latest report from Public Health – published yesterday – showed […]
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'The hearing should be revealing why Jersey couldn’t accept Brittany Ferries’ bid, but Guernsey could*'
By Richard Digard YOU might recall that when Ferrygate broke towards the end of last year, I asked what Jersey had spotted that Guernsey hadn’t in its decision not to award a long-term contract to Brittany Ferries to operate passenger and freight services to these islands. It’s a question that remains as valid now, despite […]
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Minister to review gas prices in Jersey
THE Infrastructure Minister is considering reviewing whether Islanders are paying a fair price for gas after a sharp increase introduced by Island Energy earlier this year. Under the law, the States has the power to step in and regulate prices if Members deem that necessary. Constable Andy Jehan said that as part of his ongoing […]
