WOMEN’S health in Jersey continues to face gaps in diagnosis, care and support, Islanders heard at an endometriosis awareness event this week – and campaigners have argued that the Government should respond with a joined-up strategy, Jodie Yettram reports. Health professionals, politicians and advocates came together to speak about the challenges facing women living with […]
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Most – and least – talkative politicians revealed
IT’S often said that some politicians love the sound of their own voice… and now we know exactly how much. New data has revealed who yaps the most (and who is the least talkative) in Jersey’s States Assembly, with one States Member clocking nearly 350,000 words – the equivalent of reading JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of […]
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Nine positive pregnancy tests from funded IVF since introduction of new criteria
NINE positive pregnancy tests have resulted from funded in vitro fertilisation treatment since the Island’s new criteria and funding system was introduced earlier this year. The government has spent a total of £62,000 on funded IVF cycles to date this year. The figures were revealed by the Health Minister in response to a written question […]
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No government policy preventing Jersey businesses from going 'cashless'
THERE is no government policy – and one is not likely to be introduced in the near future – on whether businesses can choose to be “cashless”, the Economic Development Minister has said. Deputy Kirsten Morel was answering questions from the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel as part of an ongoing review into Islanders’ […]
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Redundancies may be made at cabinet office
THERE could be redundancies in the cabinet office in a bid to ensure best value for the taxpayer, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham has told the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel. But the body – established by previous Chief Minister Kristina Moore “to co-ordinate the work of government and strengthen government decision-making” – will be retained, although […]
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Deputy calls for action on stalled play strategy
THE former Children’s Minister is asking the government to put £66,000 towards fulfilling a previous government’s commitment to develop a play strategy. Deputy Inna Gardiner is seeking to amend the Budget for 2025 to 2028 to ensure that money is reallocated within the Public Realm fund to complete work which has already begun to deliver […]
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Plans to downsize public sector coming in February, says Treasury Minister
JERSEY’S Budget for 2026 and beyond has been approved with a clear message from the Treasury Minister that solutions to downsize the public sector are now imminent, as pressure mounts over the scale of government spending. Closing four days of tense debate, Deputy Elaine Millar told the States Assembly that work was already under way […]
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States vote against extension of studying modern languages
STATES Members have voted not to extend the requirement for Jersey pupils to study at least one modern language, other than English, from the age of 14 to 16. A key part of the proposition by Deputy Montfort Tadier to change the Island’s policy on language teaching for GCSE students was scuppered when an amendment […]
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Plans to ban sale of disposable vapes in Jersey
A BAN on disposable vapes could be introduced by April next year amid reports of eight- and nine-year-old children vaping during their school lunch break. Environment Minister Steve Luce confirmed the timeline for proposals in the States Assembly yesterday in response to an oral question from Deputy Lucy Stephenson. Plans to ban disposable vapes for […]
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Government could fund more IVF treatment if Members agree
MORE couples could be eligible for government-funded IVF treatment under new criteria unveiled yesterday by Health. The proposed changes are due to be discussed by States Members as part of the Government Plan debate in November and would, if approved, replace the current system, which funds IVF only for couples with a combined income of […]
