THE leader of the Island’s Jewish congregation has said it is “not the correct time” for Jersey Overseas Aid to donate money to the people of Gaza, claiming that the funds will be diverted to terrorist group Hamas. Stephen Regal, president of the Jersey Jewish Congregation, has written an open letter to Chief Minister Kristina […]
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Minister to pursue minimum wage/living wage alignment
THE government has thrown out a report undertaken by ministers under the previous administration which found that aligning the minimum wage and living wage was neither “feasible or desirable”. Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham delivered the message during States question time yesterday when asked by Deputy Hilary Jeune how plans were progressing to determine a […]
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Jersey's foreshore dispute: Payouts to fined coastal homeowners now in limbo
COMPENSATION payments to Islanders who were fined tens of thousands of pounds after coastal properties they owned were deemed to have encroached on the foreshore are in limbo following a ministerial reshuffle. Former Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet said he had signed off on payments totalling more than £50,000 for two homeowners who had to pay […]
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‘I will be a voice for sport’
AS the shockwaves from this week’s vote of no confidence are still felt Island-wide, Deputy Lucy Stephenson was “very frustrated and disappointed” at the States Assembly’s decision to oust Jersey’s first female Chief Minister. Stephenson assumed the position of assistant minister with responsibility for sport within Deputy Kristina Moore’s administration in July 2022 and said […]
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Five candidates left in the race to become the Island’s next interim chief executive
FIVE candidates have undergone a final round of interviews in the search for the government’s interim chief executive – with the successful applicant due to be announced shortly. Due diligence is now under way before the appointee is confirmed. The search for an interim head of the civil service follows the sudden resignation in March […]
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Replacement post offices at Pontac, Beaumont and Georgetown a possibility
REPLACEMENT post offices could be opened at several locations following the Coop’s announcement that it will close four branches. Jersey Post is asking businesses in the areas of Pontac, Beaumont and Georgetown to register their interest in opening and managing a concession. Chief Minister Kristina Moore also confirmed in a response to a written States […]
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Jersey government's Common Strategic Policy aims approved for next two years
JERSEY’S politicians yesterday agreed on a set of government priorities for their remaining two years in office. The States Assembly voted through an amended Common Strategic Policy which sets out their core aims before the mid-2026 election. Two Members voted against the document – Deputy Max Andrews and former Health Minister Deputy Karen Wilson – […]
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Evacuees remembered in service on Albert Pier
THE sounds of Beautiful Jersey rang out on the Albert Pier on Sunday as dozens of Islanders took part in the annual evacuees’ commemoration. Around 60 people, including Chief Minister Kristina Moore and the Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, gathered for the service and wreath-laying ceremony organised by the Jersey Evacuees Association. The commemoration, which […]
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Government begins search for interim chief executive
THE process to recruit an interim government chief executive to replace Suzanne Wylie has begun. Chief Minister Kristina Moore previously said that the role would be advertised in the Island in April, and the successful candidate would be selected from a shortlist of three this month. The Deputy outlined the timeline in a letter dated […]
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You can tell there’s an election coming by the growing calls for political reform in both islands
By Gavin St Pier THERE must be an election approaching. Well, there are two actually. One in June 2026 in Jersey and one this June in Guernsey. The clue is that the calls are growing for systemic political reform. The States Assembly in Jersey has just voted to reinstate the role of Senator in time […]
