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A BID to double the number of affordable homes at two major government housing developments has been rejected by the States.

JERSEY’s crime rate was lower than Guernsey’s last year and far below that of England and Wales, according to the latest statistics.

THE Treasury Minister says she stands by her description of the Island’s soaring house prices as a ‘challenge’ rather than a ‘crisis’.

A POLITICIAN and an environmentalist have left one of the Island’s newest political parties to run as independent candidates in the election. Social Security Minister Judy Martin and Piers Sangan both said they have parted ways with Jersey Alliance, which was formed last year and includes a number of sitting States Members – including Home […]

CREATING a country park on the outskirts of St Helier will be included in the Bridging Island Plan – despite concerns about the impact it could have on the ‘home-grown’ Jersey Hemp business. If the overall plan is approved, Warwick Farm will be designated for community use, and a planning application to turn it into […]

JERSEY’S electricity rates will remain ‘very competitive’ after the impending price rise, the Assistant Treasury Minister has said.

AN investigation into the impact of allowing bars, pubs and restaurants more leeway in running price promotions such as ‘happy hours’ and ‘two-for-ones’ has been launched by the Island’s competition watchdog.

SUPERMARKETS and freight operators could be examined by the Island’s competition authority, the Assistant Treasury Minister has said, if a report into Jersey’s alcohol market prompts further lines of inquiry.

A SIX-WEEK government media campaign to highlight successes and progress made in key areas during the past four years has been described by backbench politicians as ‘obvious propaganda’ and an inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money. On Friday, the government announced it would be using its social-media channels to share videos, interviews and blogs featuring officials […]