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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States vote against extra funding to save the Reds
A BID to save Jersey Reds from liquidation by securing further government funding was voted down by States Members yesterday, with ministerial concerns about the finances of the Island’s only professional sports team holding sway. After the defeat of the proposition to provide additional financial support to the rugby club, which ceased trading last week, […]
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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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‘Close dialogue’ with industry to improve resilience of supply chain
GOVERNMENT officers have been meeting industry representatives to improve Jersey’s supply-chain resilience in the wake of weather-related disruption. In a written response to a question from St Brelade Constable Mike Jackson, Chief Minister Kristina Moore said ‘close dialogue’ was being maintained with the logistical, retail and wholesale sectors. She also said ‘enhancing trade links via […]
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Threat to sue from group seeking vaccine damages
A GROUP of Islanders is challenging the government to compensate those who have experienced adverse reactions after receiving Covid vaccinations. A letter from Advocate Philip Sinel – backed by a number of ‘sick and bereaved [Islanders]’ – has been sent to Chief Minister Kristina Moore and States Members. It urges the government to ‘make good’ […]
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Doubt cast on Overdale affordability
A RECENT review of the Overdale hospital project ‘casts sufficient doubt’ on the affordability and delivery of the scheme, the Treasury Minister has said. During a Future Hospital panel hearing yesterday, Deputy Ian Gorst reiterated that the project would have been unable to be completed within the budget agreed by the previous Assembly. Panel members […]
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£5.8m spent on initiative to change civil service culture
A TOTAL of £5.8 million was spent on a change programme to create a ‘one government, Team Jersey culture’ in the civil service started by former top civil servant Charlie Parker, it has emerged. UK consultancy TDP – which had previously worked with Mr Parker during his time leading Oldham and Westminster councils – beat […]
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Flags fly at half-mast as Islanders pay respects to St Helier blast victims
FLAGS have been lowered across Jersey in mourning for at least five people who are confirmed to have died following this weekend’s suspected gas explosion, with four more feared missing. The flags, including those at St Helier Harbour close to where the blast happened, will continue to fly at half-mast until sunset on December 23. […]
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Hopes fade for more survivors after at least three killed in Jersey flats blast
Specialist teams who spent the night combing the wreckage in St Helier said their mission is now a ‘recovery operation’.
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Teacher strike: War of words continues on day of action and Royal Square protest
A WAR of words between politicians and teaching union leaders has shown no signs of abating as the Island prepares for industrial action that will see more than 90% of schools closed today and a protest in the Royal Square. While members of the government denied that there was a crisis in education and said […]
