THE Chief Minister has denied that his deputy breached the ministerial code by announcing proposals to invest £350 million in infrastructure and health projects in a media interview – and rejected assertions there is a rift in the Council of Ministers over the upcoming Budget. Deputy Lyndon Farnham also appeared to cast doubt on whether […]
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Government working to ‘update gas legislation to give it greater powers’
THE government plans to seek greater legal powers to deal with utility companies in Jersey, the Chief Minister has confirmed as he faced multiple questions from politicians about the safety of the Island’s gas network. Public safety was “paramount” and an “absolute top priority”, Deputy Lyndon Farnham told the States Assembly yesterday, as he sought […]
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DFDS wins Jersey ferry services contract
DFDS has won the tender for Jersey’s ferry services, ministers have revealed – as the selection process finally reached its conclusion today. Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel said that, subject to the completion of contract negotiations, the Danish shipping giant will operate the Island’s UK and French passenger and freight services from 28 March next […]
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Rebrand for Customer and Local Services as staff move to new HQ
CUSTOMER and Local Services is being officially rebranded as the Employment, Social Security and Housing Department today. The government said the change would better reflect the department’s core responsibilities – pensions, benefits, housing advice, long-term care, and employment services – and align with the portfolio of Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham. Staff were expected to […]
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Debate on bilingual schools idea deferred
A DEBATE over whether Jersey should convert three primary schools to teach in English and French has been deferred. Deputy Philip Bailhache’s proposition, which was due to be voted on at the States sitting beginning today, argued for the value of bilingualism and its importance to an Island whose culture has been shaped by the […]
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Jersey Youth Assembly debate vaping and social media use
SENIOR ministers were quizzed and the use of vapes and social media among young Islanders were debated in the States Chamber yesterday. But this was no ordinary sitting of the Assembly. Instead, the Jersey Youth Assembly took to the floor of the House to discuss topics impacting teenagers and young people. An initial, lively period […]
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JEP POLL: Ministers support restricting under-16s smartphone and social media use “in principle” – but do you?
MINISTERS have signalled support “in principle” for restricting smartphone and social media use by under-16s, as the government continues wider efforts to better protect children and young people from online harm. An update was provided yesterday on the ministerial work being carried out following a review of Jersey’s approach to online safety by the Children, […]
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Members reject call for standalone debate on hospital project funding
AN attempt by Scrutiny to force a standalone debate on funding plans for the Island’s new health facilities yesterday failed to get approval from States Members. Deputy Jonathan Renouf, chair of the Hospital Review Panel, which scrutinises the progress and governance of the New Healthcare Facilities Programme, said that he was seeking to ensure that […]
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Up to four Jersey primary schools need to be replaced, says Chief Minister
SEVERAL “ailing” primary schools need to be replaced, the Chief Minister has said. During a Scrutiny hearing focused on his government’s Common Strategic Policy, Deputy Lyndon Farnham restated his support for a new primary school in St Helier. The former Jersey Gas site adjacent to Millennium Town Park has been earmarked for a new school, […]
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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 […]
