As the Island heads towards Christmas, it is a time to reflect on the events of the last few weeks, and what they mean for the year to come. Ministers will be pleased to have got what appeared to be a controversial Budget over the line. In the end, and if the voting was anything […]
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Public sector staff levels fall overall while permanent employees rise
THE number of people on Jersey’s public payroll has fallen for the first time in years – though permanent staff numbers have risen in health and education. Released today, the latest Public Sector Staffing Statistics report showed that the government employed 9,786 people at the end of June 2025 – almost 300 fewer than a […]
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Hospitality Association says tourism numbers ‘on par’ with 2024
INDUSTRY representatives have disputed claims made in the States Assembly that Jersey’s hospitality season this year has had its “worst start in living memory”. The Jersey Hospitality Association said it wanted to clarify that this year’s tourist data was “on par” with last year. During Tuesday’s States sitting, St Clement Constable Marcus Troy asked if […]
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Government saves £1.2m by removing seven senior posts but no plans for ‘fundamental’ restructure of civil service
THE government’s chief executive has said seven senior civil servant roles have been scrapped since he took on the post resulting in a saving of £1.2 million. In a letter to the Public Accounts Committee, Dr Andrew McLaughlin outlined the removal of multiple chief officer and director posts. The government chief executive also confirmed that […]
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Proceeds from Aviemore sale to support care-experienced Islanders
THE proceeds of the £1.3 million sale of a former care facility in St Martin will go towards supporting care-experienced Islanders, the government has confirmed. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan last week signed a ministerial decision approving the sale of Aviemore to the Jersey Development Company, the government’s “regeneration arm”. The property was previously on sale […]
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‘Fair’ compensation needed for passengers affected by travel disruption, Chief Minister says
PASSENGERS should be “fairly compensated” for travel disruption – which “must be kept to a minimum”, the Chief Minister has stressed after concerns were raised in the States about the Island’s air and sea links. Deputy Lyndon Farnham said Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel recently met Blue Islands to discuss “recent challenges” the company was […]
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Further demonstration planned over Lido following breakdown of talks
NEGOTIATIONS over the management of Havre des Pas Lido have broken down, sparking renewed uncertainty about the future of the historic site in St Helier. Unresolved questions over how the Lido will be funded, maintenance costs for the 130-year-old pool and utility bills have caused a deadlock between government officials and representatives of a proposed […]
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Jersey's government to explore use of AI to improve public services
JERSEY’S government is exploring the use of artificial intelligence as a way of improving public services, the Chief Minister has confirmed. Deputy Lyndon Farnham said the government’s first priority was to draw up an AI policy, which he expected to be ready by the end of March next year. Answering a written question from Deputy […]
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New Chief Minister will be chosen today
JERSEY’S politicians will meet today to elect a new Chief Minister. Over the course of this morning, current Treasury Minister Ian Gorst, Deputy Sam Mézec and Deputy Lyndon Farnham (pictured below) are expected to make a ten-minute appeal to the Assembly on why they deserve the role. As with last week’s no-confidence vote, which saw […]
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Cable car, cinema and rooftop bar part of plans to make Fort Regent ‘vibrant’ destination again
DETAILS of a project to transform Fort Regent into a “vibrant, modern destination for socialising, entertainment and recreation” have been unveiled. Costed at £110 million and timetabled to be completed in less than four years, the scheme will include a 2,500-capacity acoustic theatre, an entertainment complex with six-screen cinema and ten-pin bowling and an arts […]
