THE proceeds of the £1.3 million sale of a former care facility in St Martin will go towards supporting care-experienced Islanders, the government has confirmed. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan last week signed a ministerial decision approving the sale of Aviemore to the Jersey Development Company, the government’s “regeneration arm”. The property was previously on sale […]
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No sister, no second term, says Binet
EXCLUSIVE THE Health Minister has said he would like to resume his role after next year’s election – but only if his Grouville and St Martin deputy sister is also re-elected and gets a place in government, the JEP can reveal. Speaking in today’s Saturday Interview, Deputy Tom Binet said his focus was currently on […]
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Complaints lodged against seven States Members over St Peter’s Technical Park
SEVEN States Members have been named in a formal complaint to the States of Jersey Complaints Board, it has emerged. Several senior politicians including Health Minister Deputy Tom Binet, Environment Minister Steve Luce and Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham have been criticised by Paul and Sally Wood for alleged failures in their handling of a long-running […]
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Interim government chief executive could be in post longer
THE interim head of the civil service could be in post for longer than expected, the Chief Minister has indicated. Deputy Lyndon Farnham said recruitment for a permanent chief executive to replace government chief executive Dr Andrew McLaughlin had been paused. Deputy Farnham added that the decision had been taken following the vote of no […]
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Politicians to quiz ministers over Blue Islands’ disruption and £8m loan
BLUE Islands is to come under scrutiny in the States Assembly as politicians quiz ministers about the embattled airline and a loan from government worth more than £8 million. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar was due to face an oral question from former Chief Minister Kristina Moore this morning about the £8.5 million loan, taken out […]
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Proposition to scrap Bailiff’s role as President of the States withdrawn
A PROPOSITION calling for the Island’s Bailiff to be replaced by an elected Speaker has been withdrawn. In a statement, Constable Andy Jehan, who proposed the move, said that he was “reluctantly” withdrawing his bid for an elected Speaker in the States to be chosen after the current Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, retires next […]
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Government sells former care unit to development firm for £1.3m
A FORMER care facility for Islanders with complex needs in St Martin has been sold by the government to the Jersey Development Company for £1.3 million – less than half its previous asking price. Aviemore, a former five-unit specialist accommodation facility operated by the Special Needs Service, neighbouring Haut de la Garenne, was previously put […]
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Most – and least – talkative politicians revealed
IT’S often said that some politicians love the sound of their own voice… and now we know exactly how much. New data has revealed who yaps the most (and who is the least talkative) in Jersey’s States Assembly, with one States Member clocking nearly 350,000 words – the equivalent of reading JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of […]
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Minister questioned over taxpayer bailout to keep Battle of Flowers afloat
QUESTIONS have been raised over the decision to give £121,000 of taxpayer money to clear Battle of Flowers’ debt from last year amid concerns that the award may not comply with the government’s own financial management guidance. The government agreed to bail out the beleaguered Battle association, which had failed to pay exhibitors, security firms, […]
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Redundancies may be made at cabinet office
THERE could be redundancies in the cabinet office in a bid to ensure best value for the taxpayer, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham has told the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel. But the body – established by previous Chief Minister Kristina Moore “to co-ordinate the work of government and strengthen government decision-making” – will be retained, although […]
