LOTTERY profits should be used to support the development of the Island’s elite sporting talent, according to the retiring chair of Jersey Sport. Phil Austin, who is standing down from his position after a seven-year involvement, said that one of the organisation’s frustrations was the lack of support available to help develop the Island’s most […]
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Misogyny is ‘baked into our society’ – female States Members reportedly targets of harassment
MISOGYNY is “baked into our society”, the Chief Minister has said after female politicians were reportedly the targets of harassment following the presentation of findings from the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce. One States Member was allegedly abused over the phone following the release of the report last week – and it is believed […]
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FB may get back on track
PLANS to redevelop the clubhouse at FB Fields and install an indoor track are set to be revisited, the chair of Jersey Spartan Athletic Club has said, after a covenant preventing development of the land was lifted. The States Assembly unanimously approved a proposition last week to overturn the restrictive ban which had meant previous […]
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Push for ‘every girl’ in Jersey to have the chance to play football
NEW plans to ensure ‘every woman or girl inspired by the Lionesses has the chance to play football’ have been announced following the launch of a government-backed drive to boost participation in the sport. While the men’s game has gone from strength-to-strength over recent years – with several Island players going on to gain professional […]
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Campaigning for cash
THE coin of the realm might seem old-fashioned to some, but one politician is seeking to ensure that it does not go the way of the dodo. Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel believes that Islanders’ right to use cash should be enshrined in law. Speaking in a non-ministerial capacity, he said that he was considering […]
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'Has Jersey lost its political mojo? In recent years, the government has taken a ‘can’t do’ approach'
By Ted Vibert OVER the last five years, there has been a growing picture of Jersey becoming an island where the policy of many government agencies and the government itself has become one of “no, you can’t do that” rather than one of “yes, that’s a great scheme, let’s go with it”. This attitude has […]
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States vote against extra funding to save the Reds
A BID to save Jersey Reds from liquidation by securing further government funding was voted down by States Members yesterday, with ministerial concerns about the finances of the Island’s only professional sports team holding sway. After the defeat of the proposition to provide additional financial support to the rugby club, which ceased trading last week, […]
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Chief Minister speaks to Prince of Wales at Commonwealth Games
JERSEY’s Chief Minister has spoken to the Prince of Wales at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Deputy Kristina Moore, who has travelled to Birmingham alongside External Relations Minister Philip Ozouf and Assistant Economic Development Minister Lucy Stephenson, spoke with Prince Charles while attending a pre-opening ceremony reception yesterday. Chief Minister Kristina Moore has spoken to the […]
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Island could lose millions after Jersey Reds’ collapse
THE Island stands to lose millions of pounds a year in sports tourism revenue following the collapse of Jersey Reds, it has emerged – as questions grow over why the club was not given further government funding. A former politician who held responsibility for sport and is now the chair of the Jersey Sports Council, […]
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Survey of Fort’s roof to take place
MINISTERS have asked for a detailed survey of the Fort Regent roof structure to help determine options for the complex’s future, after the previous government’s plans for the leisure centre were rejected. Assistant Economic Development Minister Lucy Stephenson – who has responsibility for sport – said that while the Fort remained safe for all the […]
