AN Assistant Chief Minister has confirmed he will be seeking re-election in June. St Saviour Deputy Malcolm Ferey is among the growing number of sitting politicians who have confirmed their intentions ahead of polling day on Sunday 7 June. A member of the Advance Jersey party, the former chief executive of Citizens Advice Jersey was […]
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Politicians move to end the Bailiff’s dual role
RENEWED moves to have an elected Speaker preside over the States Assembly, ending the historic but controversial presiding role fulfilled by the Bailiff, will be debated next month. More than a third of the 49 States Members have already signed up to support a proposition by Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan which would see the election […]
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Commissioner rules no misconduct after government bullying complaint
A COMPLAINT against the States Employment Board and senior ministers from a former government worker who alleged that they were bullied and asked to resign “without warning” has been rejected, following a conduct investigation beset by lengthy legal delays. The grievance was formally lodged with Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough in March 2024 and […]
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Bid to halt new town school rejected
A BID to halt government plans to build a new primary school in the north of St Helier in favour of expanding the Millennium Town Park have been defeated in the States Assembly. Urging fellow States Members to support his proposition to place the school project on hold pending a full review, Simon Crowcroft said […]
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Could review of complaints process finally move out of the long grass?
REFORM of the way complaints about the public sector are handled remains one of the knottier problems in the Council of Ministers’ in-tray… but the matter could move forward within the next month. Dissatisfaction with the current process has returned to the spotlight in the wake of a complaint about the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s […]
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What your elected officials did last year…
IT WAS a year that began with a political bang – when Deputy Kristina Moore was ousted from her position as Chief Minister through a successful vote of no confidence lodged by then-Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet. But the States Assembly ‘s latest annual report shows that, once the dust had settled, there was plenty on […]
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Former Health Minister to stand in St Clement
A FORMER Health Minister is to seek re-election as St Clement Deputy. Karen Wilson was a first-time candidate when she stood successfully in 2022. An experienced healthcare leader, she was subsequently appointed as Health Minister as part of Deputy Kristina Moore’s government. She has served as vice-chair of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel […]
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‘Parish is the priority’ – Constable set to give up ministerial role in seeking re-election
CONSTABLE Andy Jehan, the current Infrastructure Minister, has announced his intention to stand for re-election at this summer’s election. But the former logistics manager, who has represented St John since being the lone candidate in a by-election held in April 2021, confirmed his intention to prioritise parish matters if he is re-elected on 7 June. […]
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Let the Budget commence
Traditionally, it is the last big hurdle for the Island’s politicians before Christmas. Coinciding with the annual Shelter Trust Soup Kitchen in the Royal Square, the Budget debate works a little differently here. JEP readers who follow events in the UK will be no stranger to controversy around a Budget – there, it is simply […]
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New Alcohol Licensing Law passed into statute after lengthy campaign
A DECISION by politicians to call time on the Island’s “archaic” Licensing Law and replace it with new legislation has been welcomed as “thrilling” news by the hospitality industry. Members voted overwhelmingly to support the new Alcohol Licensing Law put forward by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, which replaces legislation dating from 1974. Under the […]
