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At least three dead and a dozen missing in Jersey flats explosion
The three-storey building totally collapsed as a result of the blast.
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Chief Minister takes over financial services remit after minister's Petty Debts summons
THE Chief Minister is taking over responsibilities for financial services – after recently defending a minister following his third Petty Debts summons in three months. Days ago Deputy Kristina Moore said that ministers should be judged by ‘how they perform in their official role rather than their private lives’, but in a statement issued on […]
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Jersey's Chief Minister-designate sets his sights on new ministerial team
“GRATEFUL”, “slightly overwhelmed” and with “no time to celebrate”, Jersey’s newly-elected Chief Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has already turned his mind to some of the main tasks the next government will be faced with – including delivering the Island’s new hospital. In the States yesterday, Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec dropped out of the race […]
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‘The obvious question is “what is going on?” ’
JERSEY is set to have its fourth chief executive in three years after Suzanne Wylie resigned yesterday just days after it was revealed two other high-ranking civil servants are to leave their posts. Mrs Wylie – who was appointed to the £250,000-a-year job last February – is to return to Belfast to become chief executive […]
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'Cracking Jersey’s housing crisis, a drug problem and the mechanics of choosing a new Chief Minister'
By John Henwood IN 1970 I was among the fortunate many who were able to buy their first home with the help of the States Housing Loan scheme. If memory serves, at that time one was able to borrow up to £7,000 on a property whose value was no more than £10,000. By today’s standards, […]
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Roman Abramovich raids: No comment on whether investigation into unlawful searches is under way
THE government has refused to reveal if an investigation into unlawful raids of premises allegedly connected to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has begun. Chief Minister Kristina Moore said she had requested an independent review into the searches in November, shortly after anonymised court documents revealed that search warrants – used by police officers seconded to […]
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Lunch with Chief Minister among Christmas Appeal auction lots
LUNCH with the Chief Minister is on offer as part of the 2022 Jersey Christmas Appeal auction. The lot, described as a ‘unique opportunity for a one-to-one discussion’ with Deputy Kristina Moore – over a three-course meal with wine – is among the hundreds of experiences and items being bid on. Other lots include a […]
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The cost of complaints
IT costs nearly £4,000 to investigate a complaint against a States Member, the Island’s political watchdog has revealed – with most grievances resulting in politicians being advised to apologise to each other. Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough, who investigates alleged breaches of ethical and behavioural guidelines for politicians, confirmed that investigating a complaint costs […]
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The Queen: A service of thanksgiving is held at Jersey's Town Church
A SERVICE of prayer and thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty the Queen was held at the Town Church on Saturday morning. Led by the Dean of Jersey, the Very Rev Mike Keirle, the service was attended by the Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, and many States Members. The Bailiff Timothy Le Cocq Picture: […]
