A PUBLIC memorial to organ donation is to be installed as part of the Island’s new Hospital at Overdale, politicians have decided. Members voted unanimously at this week’s sitting of the States Assembly in favour of a proposition by Deputy Lucy Stephenson to acknowledge those Islanders who helped save someone else’s life by donating organs. […]
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Proposal for organ donors to be recognised with public memorial at new hospital
ORGAN donors should be honoured with a public memorial at the Island’s new hospital, according to a politician. Deputy Lucy Stephenson, who supported a loved one’s wish to become an organ donor, has lodged a proposition to have a memorial be included as part of the public art commitments at the new Acute Hospital at […]
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Calls for IVF funding for couples with children from previous relationships
FUNDING for fertility treatments should be expanded to Islanders with children from previous relationships “as a matter of urgency”, a politician has said – after it emerged that only a tenth of the annual budget was spent in the first half of this year. Health Minister Deputy Tom Binet confirmed in July that just £62,000 […]
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New women’s parliamentary group to hold inaugural event next month
A NEWLY established Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of the States Assembly is holding its inaugural event on 5 March to mark International Women’s Day. The Caucus was set up following recommendations made by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in a 2024 gender sensitive parliament assessment. It will serve as a platform to “support, empower and advocate” for […]
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Disposable vape legislation 'on target'
DRAFTING of legislation to ban the sale of disposable vapes is in the final stages, the Assistant Infrastructure Minister has announced in the States Assembly. St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft said that the legislation would be lodged in the coming weeks. The announcement comes after months of extensive consultation with officers from all areas of […]
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Organ donors memorial proposal receives government backing
A BACKBENCHER’S proposal for organ donors to be permanently honoured at the new hospital with a public memorial has been backed by the government. The Council of Ministers this week confirmed their support for a proposition by Deputy Lucy Stephenson to create a public tribute to those who have saved or transformed lives through organ […]
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Public services ombudsperson “has not been kicked into the long grass”
CHIEF Minister Lyndon Farnham yesterday told States Members that he “supports the principle” of an ombudsperson – but “not at any cost”, as he confirmed legislation will not be ready in time for consideration by the current Assembly. Deputy Farnham made the comments after Deputy Lucy Stephenson asked for an update on the government’s plans […]
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Two-year pilot scheme would give primary schools £350k for sport
PRIMARY schools will receive £350,000 of annual funding to encourage children from low-income households to be more physically active, if an amendment by a backbench politician is approved. Deputy Lucy Stephenson has lodged an amendment to the government’s Budget which would add a ring-fenced sport and physical education component to the existing Jersey Premium scheme […]
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Dewberry House needs extra £1.7m for rebuild
ADDITIONAL funding of nearly £2 million is needed for the project to replace Dewberry House, it has emerged. Treasurer Richard Bell told the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel in a hearing on Friday that, due to inflation, the specialist capital project needs a further £1.7 million to realise what would be Jersey’s first purpose-built centre for […]
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First-time buyer policies to be reviewed to help families move up property ladder
FIRST-TIME buyer policies will be evaluated and adapted to make it easier for growing families to move up the property ladder, the Housing Minister has said. Speaking during States question time, Deputy Sam Mézec said that he had already implemented changes which make it easier for families to “regain their first-time buyer status” while adding […]
