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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Chief Minister appoints his deputy, and five assistants
FIVE Assistant Chief Ministers have been appointed to serve in the new government. Deputies Tom Binet, Rose Binet, Carina Alves and Malcolm Ferey, plus Constable Simon Crowcroft, have been appointed by Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham, who was elected on 25 January and took office after the new Council of Ministers was confirmed last Tuesday. In […]
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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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Proposition to scrap Bailiff’s role as President of the States withdrawn
A PROPOSITION calling for the Island’s Bailiff to be replaced by an elected Speaker has been withdrawn.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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Chief Minister to stand in summer election
CHIEF Minister Lyndon Farnham has become the latest senior politician to confirm he will be contesting the election in four months time – but has not revealed whether he will be aiming for the top job once again. Instead, the long-serving politician has said his focus is on concluding the work outstanding during the remainder […]
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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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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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Deputy Mézec tops JEP poll to replace Chief Minister
THE Reform Jersey leader is the preferred candidate to replace Deputy Kristina Moore as Chief Minister should a vote of no confidence succeed, according to a recent JEP poll. With 21% of 2,585 votes counted, Deputy Sam Mézec came out on top – while runners-up were Deputy Lyndon Farnham, with 19%, and former Infrastructure Minister […]
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Assistant minister resigns to back vote of no confidence in Chief Minister
AN assistant minister resigned mid-way through today’s debate in order to back a vote of no confidence in the Chief Minister. In a major blow to Deputy Kristina Moore, Constable Richard Vibert has announced he has stepped down as Assistant Children’s and Education Minister and Assistant Treasury Minister. It follows the resignation of Assistant Chief […]
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'The noise and controversy comes from the same voices – but the feedback has been hugely positive'
THE Health Minister has defended a new health board in the wake of strong criticism about its cost. After former Assistant Chief Minister Andy Jehan cited the “indefensible misuse of taxpayers money” spent on the Health Advisory Board as a key factor in his decision to resign from government, Deputy Karen Wilson said she believed […]
