A FORMER European surfing champion is set to stand for Deputy in St Mary, St Ouen and St Peter. Arlene Maltman said that, if elected, she would be a “strong voice” for the district who would stand up for the interests of the parishes while “recognising that good decisions must also serve the long-term future […]
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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 […]
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Ian Gorst: External Relations Minister announces plan to run as Senator
EXCLUSIVE EXTERNAL Relations Minister Ian Gorst will be standing for Senator in June’s election, if the Islandwide mandate returns, the JEP can reveal. The role was scrapped for the last election but States Members voted for its return last March, when the Assembly decided to replace a deputy in each of the nine voting districts […]
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Former Chief Minister proposes earlier date for 2026 general election
RIVAL proposals for the date on which the Island’s 2026 general election will take place are set to be considered by States Members next week. While the Privileges and Procedures Committee, which oversees States Assembly business, had initially put forward 7 June as its suggested date, former Chief Minister Kristina Moore has lodged an amendment […]
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Fresh resignation adds to Opera House turmoil
SENIOR leadership numbers at the Opera House fell even further yesterday, with the confirmation of a fresh resignation from the theatre’s board. After this newspaper revealed on Tuesday that interim chair Cyril Whelan had stepped down after 13 years on the board but less than eight weeks in the top post, it emerged yesterday that […]
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Treasury Minister committed to getting Blue Islands Covid loan paid back ‘in full’
THE Treasury Minister has said she is committed to “ensuring” an £8.5 million loan given to Blue Islands during the pandemic is paid back in full. Deputy Elaine Millar said she wanted to “reassure” politicians and the public that the government was carrying out “appropriate oversight” of the airline. Blue Islands recently had to reduce […]
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Residency and housing laws to be debated in Assembly
PLANS to modernise housing and employment laws, making the Island’s residency status system easier to understand, are among the topics due to be debated by politicians in the States Assembly this week. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham wants more flexible legislation and lodged the Draft Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) Regulations […]
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Tom Binet: Health Minister to stand for Senator
HEALTH Minister Tom Binet has ended speculation about his political future by confirming he will be standing for Senator in June’s election. The announcement means that all sitting ministers will be seeking re-election to the States Assembly in some form. Deputy Binet was a political newcomer when topping the poll in St Saviour in 2022. […]
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POLL: Would you back a vote of no confidence in Jersey's Chief Minister?
INFRASTRUCTURE Minister Tom Binet has resigned and is bringing a vote of no confidence in Chief Minister Kristina Moore. He has criticised her leadership, and said that despite promises at the start of her tenure, very little has been achieved. But if you were a States Member, would you support the vote of no confidence? […]
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Debate on bringing back Senators to Chamber begins
STATES Members began a potentially lengthy debate on electoral reform yesterday afternoon. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar, acting in a private capacity, opened the debate on her proposition by describing the abolition of the Islandwide role of Senators ahead of the 2022 general election as “a mistake”. Deputy Millar’s proposition seeks to cut nine Deputy positions […]
