A BACKBENCHER is calling for land at Grève de Lecq to remain in public ownership forever, if it is bought and given to the National Trust for Jersey. The States Assembly is set to debate a proposition next week lodged by Deputy Lyndon Farnham – who was subsequently elected Chief Minister – regarding the purchase […]
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Jersey's ‘discriminatory’ housing and work law to be reviewed
A REVIEW into Jersey’s controversial housing and work legislation has been announced by the government to make sure it is “fit for purpose, effective and fair”. The laws, which govern migrants’ rights to work and occupy housing in the Island, have been labelled “discriminatory” by critics, who argue they create a “two-tier” system. Newly arrived […]
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Fees for abortions remain part of new law following Members’ single-vote decision
THE Island’s abortion service will remain a paid-for facility following a States Assembly decision, by a single vote, to support the government’s right to levy a fee. While all other parts of the new Termination of Pregnancy Law, the most significant overhaul of legislation in this area for almost 30 years, were relatively uncontentious, the […]
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IVF budget set to run dry after staff costs omitted
FERTILITY treatment funding may not last until the end of this year after it emerged that a significant slice of the IVF treatment budget will now be swallowed up by staff costs that were never properly funded. Assistant Health Minister Andy Howell confirmed that unless additional money is found, the Island may “run out of […]
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Government to make staff cuts at in-house studio
THE government will cut five of nine roles within its in-house marketing agency, the Studio – six years after it was established to reduce spending on external agencies and freelancers. The JEP has learned that the impacted employees will either be made redundant or redeployed. A government spokesperson would not comment on the specifics of […]
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Jersey States agree to IVF funding reform
MEANS-tested financial support for IVF treatment will be replaced and a consultation launched on what changes to make to the “archaic” funding model, after States Members backed an amended proposition yesterday. Deputy Lucy Stephenson, who has personal experience with infertility and is a founding governor of fertility support charity Tiny Seeds, lodged a proposal in […]
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States Members vote to retain right for couples to file joint tax returns
MARRIED people, and those in civil partnerships, will retain the right to file a joint tax return when legislation governing independent taxation comes into force in 2026. The new law was passed by politicians in the States Assembly yesterday, with Members rejecting an amendment lodged by Deputy Louise Doublet calling for the removal of the […]
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News focus: What happened to Jersey’s sexual assault centre plan?
Plans for a purpose-built facility to support survivors of sexual assault have been thrown into doubt after it emerged at a recent Scrutiny hearing that the Government no longer has the funds needed to complete it — despite having declared violence against women and girls a top priority. Jodie Yettram explores how the project to […]
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Sports facilities to stay closed today
ALL government sports centres and facilities were to remain closed today as a result of the damage caused by Storm Ciarán. The cricket nets and athletics throwing circle at FB Fields were both badly damaged, while fencing and trees across the Island were brought down. Assistant Economic Development Minister Lucy Stephenson, who has political responsibility […]
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Plans are still in the pipeline as town skate park closes
ST Helier’s skate park is due to close this month – with a planning application for a promised replacement yet to materialise. The site at New North Quay will shut on 18 December. Ports of Jersey have submitted a planning application to convert the site into a freight-handling zone for port operations – part of […]
