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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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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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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“The attack was heartbreaking but not surprising”
THE president of the Jersey Jewish Congregation has expressed her community’s “shock, horror and sadness” following a terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue on Thursday, which took place on the holiest day in the faith’s calendar. Martha Bernstein said that it is “incredibly heartbreaking” but “unfortunately not surprising” that Jews had become a target of […]
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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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States Employment Board to face charges under health and safety law in relation to Haut du Mont
THE States Employment Board will be charged with two offences over the handling of emergency calls and the actions of the Fire and Rescue Service on the day before the Haut du Mont explosion, it has emerged. As the employer of Jersey’s public servants, the SEB is facing charges under the Health and Safety at […]
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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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Over £500k expected to be generated from cuts to government communications unit
MASSIVE cuts to the government’s communications unit will see the central press office shut down and at least 11 members of staff made redundant or redeployed, it has emerged. The cuts, which are expected to generate over half a million pounds in annual saving, come after Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham cited the Cabinet Office, communications […]
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Interim government chief executive could be in post longer
THE interim head of the civil service could be in post for longer than expected, the Chief Minister has indicated. Deputy Lyndon Farnham said recruitment for a permanent chief executive to replace government chief executive Dr Andrew McLaughlin had been paused. Deputy Farnham added that the decision had been taken following the vote of no […]
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“Jersey just needs to be itself” – Gov CEO criticises “aspirational” spending
JERSEY should stop “behaving like a big country” and avoid “aspirational” spending on the imported standards of larger jurisdictions, the Island’s most senior civil servant has said as he launched a stinging criticism of the £1.3 billion spend on public services. Government chief executive Andrew McLaughlin said that the government takes responsibility for areas that […]
