THE Health Minister should be able to work with people with “all sorts of styles”, his predecessor in the role has said. Deputy Karen Wilson made the comments after “differences in style” between Health Minister Tom Binet and former Health Advisory Board chair Tom Hayhoe were blamed for the latter’s sudden departure. Mr Hayhoe was […]
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Chief Minister wants review before an ombudsperson decision is made
THE Chief Minister wants to review the government’s internal complaints process before committing to setting up a public services ombudsperson role following concerns about cost. Deputy Lyndon Farnham recently told the States Assembly he wanted to address underlying issues within the public sector complaints system and gather input from Islanders to ensure service improvement and […]
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Call for details of ministerial travel to be published regularly
MINISTERS will have to publish details of their external meetings and trips regularly, if the States backs a proposal by the former Chief Minister. Deputy Kristina Moore, who was ousted from the top job in January this year, has lodged a proposition requesting the Chief Minister updates the Codes of Conduct and Practice for ministers […]
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States Members vote to retain right for couples to file joint tax returns
MARRIED people, and those in civil partnerships, will retain the right to file a joint tax return when legislation governing independent taxation comes into force in 2026. The new law was passed by politicians in the States Assembly yesterday, with Members rejecting an amendment lodged by Deputy Louise Doublet calling for the removal of the […]
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£1.8m for Bergerac reboot to be discussed
PUBLIC funding of £1.8 million to help reboot Bergerac is to be discussed by the government this week, the Chief Minister has confirmed. Deputy Lyndon Farnham was asked by his predecessor, Deputy Kristina Moore, about the popular 1980s TV show during question time in the States Assembly yesterday. The Chief Minister said that he had […]
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Ministerial reshuffle after shock resignation
THE Chief Minister has reshuffled her team following the shock resignation of Assistant Chief Minister Andy Jehan. Meanwhile, the chief Health scrutineer has said that government should stop having “internal battles played out in public” and instead show “coherent governance”. Mr Jehan stood down from his ministerial role at the weekend, citing “severe concerns” over […]
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Chief Minister agrees to meet Reform Jersey ahead of confidence vote
THE Chief Minister has agreed to a meeting with Reform Jersey – which will take place this morning – as she attempts to shore up support ahead of a vote of no confidence. But in her letter to the party, Deputy Kristina Moore emphasised that most of the policies in their New Deal manifesto had […]
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Tensions run high at parish meeting over proposed development plans
AFTER numerous questions, confusion, interruptions, an appearance from the former Chief Minister – and even an accusation that communism had finally taken root in Jersey – St Peter parishioners decided to delay a vote on whether to make changes to a road by several weeks… On paper, the agenda for the parish assembly was straightforward. […]
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JEP exclusive: £11k for ministers’ trip to St Helena
TAXPAYERS paid nearly £11,000 for two ministers and a senior officer to travel to one of the remotest islands on Earth for a conference last month, a JEP freedom-of-information request has revealed. The total cost for Housing Minister Sam Mézec, Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat, and a senior officer from the States Greffe to […]
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Budget amendment calls for clarity over Fort Regent
A SCRUTINY panel is seeking to amend the Budget to ensure greater transparency around the funding for the redevelopment of Fort Regent. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel’s proposed amendment to the government’s nearly £1.3 billion spending plans for 2025 to 2028 is the latest in a series of changes that Members have been […]
