THE new year has breathed new life into the Jersey Sports Association for the Disabled (JSAD). Without a home for the Jersey Special Gym Club since the Greenfields eviction, athletes and affiliates alike have endured a tense wait for some positive news. While ‘positive discussions’ took place between JSAD and Deputy Lucy Stephenson, serving as […]
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Saturday Interview: “This hearing is for every woman in Jersey”
SCRUTINY is, as Deputy Louise Doublet puts it, “where the magic happens”. “It’s often called the critical friend of government,” she explained. “Our democracy functions best when you have ministers who are working hard and doing the best they can, and then scrutiny also working hard to see – within that work – where there […]
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Stronger supply chain from France ‘would protect Jersey from shocks’
A STRONGER supply chain from France would protect Jersey against unexpected shocks in the event the UK route fails, the Economic Development Minister has said. Deputy Kirsten Morel reiterated his desire to see the Island develop better freight links with Europe, stating that Jersey was ‘not in a particularly resilient position’. He added that southern […]
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Some States trips ‘a misuse of public money’, says Deputy
A BACKBENCHER has questioned the value of some States trips abroad, claiming that they are a ‘misuse’ of taxpayers’ money – but a fellow Deputy has disputed that ‘everyone is going away on a jolly’. Max Andrews, who represents St Helier, said that while visits by senior politicians overseas were ‘absolutely important’, he questioned the […]
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Run for Kezia raises £20,000 in support of mental health
A CHARITY run in memory of a Jersey teenager who took her own life has generated £20,000, with the funds to be used to raise awareness of mental-health issues. The Run for Kezia event took place on Saturday 10 September in honour of Kezia Mason, a 14-year-old Jersey College for Girls student who died in […]
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Games begin for Island’s athletes in Birmingham
ATHLETES from Team Jersey will represent the Island on one of the biggest stages in global sport as the 2022 Commonwealth Games starts today. A squad of more than 50 – including 28 competitors from eight different sports and around two dozen support staff – are expected to make the journey to Birmingham to fly […]
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Assistant Chief Minister appointed to oversee government communications
FORMER journalist Deputy Lucy Stephenson has been appointed an assistant chief minister with responsibility for government communications. The Deputy, who serves in the St Ouen, St Mary and St Peter district, will oversee Action Two of the Council of Ministers’ 100 Day Plan, which aims to deliver a review and recommendations on how the government […]
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Bid to get Senators back not over yet, says Deputy
MOVES to reinstate the role of Senator are ‘by no means off the table’, according to the politician behind the proposition to restore the Islandwide mandate, which was narrowly defeated in the States. Deputy Ian Gorst was defiant after seeing his proposals knocked back by 24 votes to 23 after a debate lasting more than […]
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Super League Triathlon loss splits opinion
TRIATHLETE Ollie Turner has described the Government of Jersey’s decision to pull finding for the Super League Triathlon as ‘devastating.’ £250,000 per year of government funds were allocated between 2018 and 2022, but last year’s edition was scrapped due to loss of private sponsorship. Following the expiration of the current States’ agreement, the decision was […]
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Jersey 'could still host NatWest Island Games' – despite loss of hotels
A KEY figure in the most recent staging of the NatWest Island Games in Jersey eight years ago has refuted suggestions that the Island would struggle to host the competition in the future – but suggested it could be held differently to reduce pressure on accommodation. St John Constable Andy Jehan, who was the head […]
