THE Health Minister should be able to work with people with “all sorts of styles”, his predecessor in the role has said. Deputy Karen Wilson made the comments after “differences in style” between Health Minister Tom Binet and former Health Advisory Board chair Tom Hayhoe were blamed for the latter’s sudden departure. Mr Hayhoe was […]
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Chief Minister wants review before an ombudsperson decision is made
THE Chief Minister wants to review the government’s internal complaints process before committing to setting up a public services ombudsperson role following concerns about cost. Deputy Lyndon Farnham recently told the States Assembly he wanted to address underlying issues within the public sector complaints system and gather input from Islanders to ensure service improvement and […]
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States Members vote to retain right for couples to file joint tax returns
MARRIED people, and those in civil partnerships, will retain the right to file a joint tax return when legislation governing independent taxation comes into force in 2026. The new law was passed by politicians in the States Assembly yesterday, with Members rejecting an amendment lodged by Deputy Louise Doublet calling for the removal of the […]
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Constables keep Assembly places as electoral reform debate enters day three
A SERIES of proposals for electoral reform was rejected by politicians yesterday, with Members voting emphatically in favour of Constables remaining in the States Assembly. On the second day of this week’s sitting, Members continued to debate a range of amendments to the proposition by Deputy Elaine Millar to restore the role of Senator, with […]
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JEP exclusive: £11k for ministers’ trip to St Helena
TAXPAYERS paid nearly £11,000 for two ministers and a senior officer to travel to one of the remotest islands on Earth for a conference last month, a JEP freedom-of-information request has revealed. The total cost for Housing Minister Sam Mézec, Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat, and a senior officer from the States Greffe to […]
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The Saturday Interview: “My wings were clipped – that’s politics”
WHEN Health Minister Tom Binet sits back to reflect on his time in government, his verdict is unsurprising – not least because he was the minister who brought the previous Council of Ministers down. “The new government is a happier place,” he said. “I didn’t enjoy the first round very much. This experience has been […]
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Call for details of ministerial travel to be published regularly
MINISTERS will have to publish details of their external meetings and trips regularly, if the States backs a proposal by the former Chief Minister. Deputy Kristina Moore, who was ousted from the top job in January this year, has lodged a proposition requesting the Chief Minister updates the Codes of Conduct and Practice for ministers […]
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Period products to be made available to Islanders in need
ISLANDERS will now be able to get hold of reusable period products and monthly supplies of pads and tampons as part of a government scheme to combat period poverty and reduce health inequalities. The scheme, launched as a pilot in September 2022, aimed to support those struggling with the cost of living and offer an […]
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Budget amendment calls for clarity over Fort Regent
A SCRUTINY panel is seeking to amend the Budget to ensure greater transparency around the funding for the redevelopment of Fort Regent. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel’s proposed amendment to the government’s nearly £1.3 billion spending plans for 2025 to 2028 is the latest in a series of changes that Members have been […]
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Full cost to taxpayers of Les Sablons rejection will not be revealed
THE full cost to taxpayers from an assistant minister’s decision to block a £120 million development in St Helier last year is to remain a secret due to a confidential legal agreement, it has emerged. Developers Le Masurier had sought permission to regenerate two acres of town into 238 apartments, a 103-room aparthotel, restaurants, shops […]
