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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Memorial service held a year on from tragedies
A MEMORIAL service was held on Thursday evening at the Town Church to remember the 13 Islanders who died in twin disasters which hit Jersey a year ago. Family members and friends of those who lost their lives in the sinking of the L’Ecume II trawler and explosion at Haut du Mont sat alongside dignitaries, […]
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Missing ministers: Chief Minister on business in Rwanda and her deputy is on holiday
MINISTERS have faced criticism from backbench politicians for missing the last sitting of the States Assembly before the summer recess. Treasury Minister Ian Gorst took questions from Members yesterday and explained that Chief Minister Kristina Moore was attending a conference in Rwanda, while Deputy Chief Minister Kirsten Morel was on holiday. Members were told that […]
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Health Minister ‘has got to listen to all sorts of views’
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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No confidence vote: Does the Chief Minister have the support of the House?
CHIEF Minister Kristina Moore has come out fighting as the Island’s politicians weigh up a looming vote of no confidence brought against her by former Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet. Deputy Moore said ministers had “tried our best to work” with Deputy Binet, and called his decision to resign this week as “disappointing”. Deputy Binet released […]
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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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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 […]
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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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£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 […]
