FURTHER questions are being asked about the fairness of moving taxpayers from prior- to current-year taxation following suggestions that those affected would be burdened with paying for the Covid-19 crisis.
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Move over Real Housewives… I’m ready to watch The Real Politicians of Jersey
WELL, much like a syringe filled with botulinum toxin, the first series of The Real Housewives of Jersey raised a few eyebrows.
Corporate governance of States-owned companies criticised
A BACKBENCHER has launched a scathing attack on the corporate governance of States-owned companies.
Reform minister quits to back no-confidence vote
A MINISTER has quit the government in order to back a vote of no confidence in the Chief Minister.
Delayed report praises Charlie Parker’s record
THE Chief Minister’s friendly relationship with the government’s top civil servant may be preventing him from holding him properly to account, a senior backbencher has said.
Search for new access link from Snow Hill to the Fort
IT used to be linked by cable car and there have been numerous ideas put forward over the years for a modern access replacement, but now ministers are looking for a new way to connect Fort Regent with town via Snow Hill.
Government is expected to miss savings target by £12m
THE government is expected to miss its 2020 ‘efficiencies’ target of £40 million by more than a quarter, according to official forecasts, further fuelling backbench calls for chief executive Charlie Parker’s annual appraisal to be published immediately.
Minutes of Covid science meetings to be published
MINUTES of scientific meetings that have aided government decisions on Covid-19 will be published online after States Members accepted proposals to enhance the government’s communication strategy.
Ancient legal device used in battle over hospital access
A CENTURIES-OLD legal device could be used to block the sale of parish land as a battle between Westmount residents and government threatens to escalate over proposals for the new hospital.
Pressure on Chief Minister mounts after resignation
PRESSURE on Jersey’s Chief Minister is mounting after an assistant minister resigned in order to back a vote of no confidence.

