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QUESTIONS about unlawful raids carried out on premises allegedly connected to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich are due to be raised in the States Assembly. Deputy Sam Mézec said he would be seeking information from Attorney General Mark Temple on what he was doing to ensure his department – and those who operate under it – […]

RECRUITING from India, attending UK job fairs and delivering keyworker accommodation are among the approaches being used to deal with ‘unacceptable’ vacancy rates within the Health Department, the minister has said. Deputy Karen Wilson revealed that, as of last month, there were around 400 full-time-equivalent vacancies within her department – a rate of around 15%. […]

AN annual Corn Riots Festival could become an important event that helps to develop cultural and trade links with Normandy, the Economic Development Minister has said. Deputy Kirsten Morel said that the festival, which was held last month, could ‘set a precedent’ for the Island to welcome talent from neighbouring French regions to Jersey. The […]

LESS than a week after winning an overwhelming mandate to become Jersey’s next Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore was successful in having her chosen team of candidates endorsed to form the Council of Ministers. Deputy Moore’s slate of 11 candidates for ministerial roles were all successful in being voted into office, with just one being […]

THE Chief Minister has confirmed which politicians will join her government as assistant ministers. Deputy Kristina Moore has chosen ten States Members who will take up assistant ministerial positions. The Chief Minister will be assisted by two assistant chief ministers: Constable Andy Jehan and Deputy Alex Curtis. Mr Jehan is one of four assistant ministers […]

ONGOING staff shortages which have led to teachers from UK agencies being flown in to cover vacant posts are a product of the government’s ‘sticking plaster’ approach, a backbench politician has said. Deputy Rob Ward, who worked as a teacher before moving into politics, said he believed little had been done to address the issue […]