THE National Trust for Jersey is backing proposals for the government to buy an empty café and car park at Grève de Lecq for the benefit of the public. The States Assembly will this week debate a proposal by Deputy Lyndon Farnham calling on the government to negotiate the purchase of the beachside eatery, which […]
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Reds board had ‘no appetite’ to change the club’s business model, says minister
BOARD members from Jersey Reds showed “no appetite for change” to their organisation’s business model during discussions with the government, the assistant minister with responsibility for sport has stated. Deputy Lucy Stephenson was questioned about the Reds during the early stages of this week’s States Assembly, with a focus on whether £370,000 of emergency funding […]
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What does a falling birth rate mean for the Island’s future?
THE future of Jersey’s economy has, in recent years, largely been surrounded by a debate over population growth and the need to balance inward migration against the exodus of working-age Islanders. And the topic is likely to remain high on the political agenda, after the latest report from Public Health – published yesterday – showed […]
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Club is going through hell and high water
ONE year on from the destructive flooding in Grand Vaux, Caesarean Tennis Club still find themselves wading through troubled water. While most are keen to put a turbulent 2023 in the rear view mirror, “the struggle continues” for Jersey’s premier tennis facility. The club has been no stranger to adversity over recent years. Almost three […]
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CONFIRMED: Three politicians announce they will stand for Chief Minister
THREE politicians have put themselves forward to be the Island’s next Chief Minister. By 5pm today – the cut-off point for Members to declare – former Economic Development Minister Lyndon Farnham; Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec and Treasury Minister and former Chief Minister Ian Gorst had officially registered their candidacy. Former Infrastructure Minister Tom […]
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Independent report into sport highlights ‘Serious concerns'
A THOROUGH independent report reviewing sport policy, strategy and delivery has been released by the Government of Jersey which makes 21 recommendations for the government and Jersey Sport to consider. The vast majority of recommendations have been accepted by Deputy Lucy Stephenson, the Assistant Minister with responsibility for sport, who commissioned the review as part […]
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Floodlights among upgrades in the pipeline for Les Quennevais skatepark
UPGRADES including floodlights, drinking fountains and accessible toilets are planned for the Les Quennevais skatepark, with planning for a new St Helier facility ‘continuing’. Assistant Economic Development Minister Lucy Stephenson, who has political responsibility for sport, said that the wood chippings at the park would be replaced with artificial grass, after a number of respondents […]
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Scammers target families looking for homes to rent
“DESPERATE” Islanders whose search for a home has been made more difficult by Jersey’s housing qualifications system are being preyed upon by scammers. Financial investigator Faith Shalamon said that such scams, which often involved false advertisements for rental accommodation posted on social media, have had a “terrible impact” on some families looking for a place […]
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Storm Ciarán: Government relaxes rules allowing businesses to operate in Jersey to speed up repair work
BUSINESSES outside of Jersey will be allowed to work in the Island for 30 days without a licence to help speed up repair work in the wake of Storm Ciarán’s devastation, the government has announced. Assistant Chief Minister Lucy Stephenson has signed a Ministerial Decision allowing Island businesses and individuals to engage construction workers from […]
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New 'Fan Zone' for screening of Women's World Cup semi-finals
A NEW ‘Fan Zone’ in Liberty Wharf – with four 55-inch LED screens – will be trialled for a live screening of the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final. From 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, local businesses will open up their al fresco areas at Liberty Wharf for the England v Australia match, which kicks off […]
