NEWLY-ELECTED ministers, as well as several of those they replaced, are set to take centre stage as the States Assembly meets for the first time since the new government came to power. When the Assembly sitting begins tomorrow morning, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham, Health Minister Tom Binet and Housing Minister Sam Mézec will be grilled […]
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Assembly votes to suspend former minister: Full report and analysis
THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday after the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days […]
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GALLERY: National Trust for Jersey reveals potential options for Grève de Lecq site
THE National Trust for Jersey has shared images of what the former Seaside Café site at Grève De Lecq could look like if the government agree to purchase it and gift the land to the charity to preserve public access. A proposition, lodged by Deputy Lyndon Farnham, will seek approval from the States for the […]
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Bridging Island Plan not fit for purpose, Chamber boss says after hotel application rejected
CURRENT planning rules are “not fit for purpose” and costing the Island millions in business innovation, the head of the Chamber of Commerce has said after a major hotel application was rejected by a panel of politicians yesterday. Lee Madden said Jersey is “tied down in the past” as he called for a meeting with […]
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Chief Minister apologises over Jersey Lifeboat Association suspension
THE Chief Minister has said sorry for the “concern and disruption” caused by suspending the Jersey Lifeboat Association in 2021. Deputy Lyndon Farnham has responded to the States Complaints Board report, published in June, which said that the charity’s suspension was “excessive, unjust and oppressive”. His apology marks the final chapter in a long-running saga […]
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Home-building plans being accelerated, says minister
WORK is under way to accelerate a plan to provide new homes, the Environment Minister has said. In response to a written States question from former Environment Minister Jonathan Renouf, current minister Deputy Steve Luce revealed that he was “developing a prioritised programme” to deliver the proposals and policies in the Bridging Island Plan. One […]
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Ferry contract high on the agenda in States this week
IT may be the Budget sitting, with politicians debating the government’s plans for the next four years, but another topic is set to feature prominently in the States Assembly this week – ferry services. The question of which operator will be contracted to provide Jersey’s freight and passenger links when the current agreement with Condor […]
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King and Queen to visit Jersey
KING Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the Island next month, it was announced in the States Assembly this morning. The visit – on Monday 15 July – will be the first of a ruling monarch since Queen Elizabeth came to the Island in 2005. Their Majesties will visit St Helier and attend a […]
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Deputy moves to safeguard future public ownership of seaside land
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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A multi-faceted approach to recruiting early-years staff in Jersey
EFFORTS to solve the “staffing crisis” in Jersey’s childcare sector have been gaining momentum. Education Minister Rob Ward revealed in his written response to a question from Deputy Max Andrews that a recruitment campaign to attract people into the sector would be carried out and that hundreds of thousands of pounds had funded qualifications which […]
