JERSEY’S Bailiff, politicians, charities and Islanders have expressed their support for King Charles following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis this week. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the 75-year-old was “wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible” after the cancer was spotted […]
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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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'Too many of our politicians do not have the life experience to take on the challenges of government'
By John Henwood PERHAPS this is the end of the political cycle which began with the 2018 election. In case you forgot, Tracey Vallois – remember her? – topped the poll with Kristina Moore second just 226 votes behind. Ian Gorst came sixth in the all-Island vote. Chief Minister for two terms having beaten Sir […]
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States praised for approach to possible cannabis reform
A PRO-CANNABIS campaign group has praised the States for “setting a direction of travel” on the potential legalisation and decriminalisation of the drug. Although States Members yesterday voted by 23 to 22 to reject the decriminalisation of personal possession and recreational use of the class B drug, a further move – adopted by 26 to […]
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The Chief Minister debate: what happens in a tie?
STATES Members are due to meet tomorrow morning to vote for the Island’s new Chief Minister… but the race is so close that the JEP has had to ask: what happens in a tie? With 49 votes up for grabs, a candidate needs a majority of 25 votes to secure the role. As neither of […]
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Major St Helier housing and tourism development given the go-ahead
MAJOR plans for hundreds of apartments and tourist accommodation in St Helier have finally been given the go-ahead – just weeks after being blocked by an assistant minister. Developers Le Masurier were today given permission to press ahead with their Les Sablons development, which will see 238 apartments and a 103-room aparthotel built between Broad […]
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Number of government jobs rising faster than private sector positions
THE Chief Minister has reiterated his pledge to “curb growth” in the public sector after new data revealed that the number of government jobs was still rising faster than the number of private sector positions. Deputy Lyndon Farnham made the comments in the States Assembly when asked by Deputy Steve Ahier how he could justify […]
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Chief Minister hints at possible use of Social Security funds to establish insurance schemes
SOCIAL Security funds could be used to help provide insurance schemes for Islanders in the future, the Chief Minister has told a Scrutiny panel. Deputy Kristina Moore was being questioned about the government’s attitude to those who could not afford insurance to protect themselves from emergencies of the kind that have blighted the Island in […]
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Politicians can vote to elect Jersey's Chief Minister while on holiday
STATES Members who booked travels abroad before an “unforeseen” no-confidence motion can now participate remotely in meetings to select a new Chief Minister. Last week, Deputy Moz Scott lodged the proposition to review a Bailiff’s ruling in the wake of the no-confidence vote which former Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet brought against Deputy Kristina Moore. Following […]
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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 […]
