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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Political party calls for an independent bullying investigation
AN independent investigation into Broad Street bullying allegations should be carried out, Reform Jersey has said, as the fall-out from the resignation of government chief executive Suzanne Wylie continues. The party, in a statement, has suggested Chief Minister Kristina Moore failed to give any strong indication that she is taking the bullying allegations seriously and […]
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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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'Different island, same news. There are more similarities in our priorities than ever in Jersey and Australia'
By Nick Le Moignan I STARTED writing these columns back in 2018 because I noticed some parallels between the ways Jersey people and Australians look at the world and enjoy life. As we surge nervously into 2024, on opposite sides of the planet, there are more similarities than ever in our priorities and concerns. The […]
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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 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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No confidence vote in panel chair to be debated this week
THE chair of a Scrutiny panel, which has been in disarray over allegations of unprofessional behaviour from two of its members, could be ousted from his position during this week’s States sitting. A vote of no confidence has been lodged in Deputy Geoff Southern – who chairs the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel, with […]
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Appointments Commission: ‘Challenges remain for public sector recruitment’
‘SIGNIFICANT challenges’ remain in recruiting candidates from overseas, according to the latest report from the Jersey Appointments Commission. The Island’s high cost of living, including housing and the price of childcare, has been cited as a ‘negative factor’ which outweighs the increased salaries and quality of life. The JAC is an independent body that oversees […]
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Jersey politicians to vote on proposal to block major St Helier development
A MAJOR redevelopment of the Waterfront could be blocked until a Town Masterplan is in place, and all future Jersey-Development-Company-built homes in St Helier may be forced to be designated ‘affordable’, if States Members agree. Just two items of public business are on the agenda for this week’s States sitting. St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft […]
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Jersey's Financial Services Minister receives third Petty Debts summons in three months
THE Chief Minister has said ministers should be judged by ‘how they perform in their official role’ rather than their private lives, after the Financial Services Minister received his third Petty Debts summons in three months. Deputy Philip Ozouf was called before the court yesterday morning after St-Helier-based GP surgery Health Plus Ltd claimed that […]
