THE government survived the first challenge to its Budget as an amendment criticising “profligate” public spending was defeated, albeit with one minister voting against his colleagues. Health Minister Tom Binet was among 15 Members to vote in favour of the amendment by Deputy Philip Bailhache, who proposed that withdrawals from the Social Security Fund in […]
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Royal Square celebration for record-breaking Atlantic rowers
A RECORD-breaking four-woman crew who rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic are to be celebrated at a special event on Saturday. The Intrepid 232 crew – consisting of Julie Brady, Helene Monpetit, Rosemary Satchwell and Alison Smithurst – became the oldest female crew to cross any ocean when they completed the World’s Toughest Row race […]
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Doubts over paid ombudsperson
A PUBLIC sector complaints process based on the existing voluntary panel will probably be as effective and provide better value than the appointment of a paid ombudsperson, the Chief Minister has said. Speaking at a Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel hearing yesterday, Deputy Lyndon Farnham gave the strongest indication yet that the government would seek to […]
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Squeezing like sardines into the Royal Court as new Bailiff swears his oath
WITH no lack of pomp and ceremony, mixed with some good humour and a little head-scratching for those not used to such occasions, the Island’s new Bailiff was sworn in yesterday. Robert MacRae took the oath of office in the Royal Court in front of an audience that formed the very definition, in a Jersey […]
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States to vote on day off for visit by King and Queen
ISLANDERS could get a public holiday to mark the visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Jersey, if States Members agree tomorrow. Politicians are expected to agree to relax standing orders at their sitting on Tuesday to allow a debate on the proposed additional bank holiday on 15 July. It would take its […]
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Jersey's teacher pay dispute ends after union accepts improved offer
THE long-running teacher pay dispute has come to an end after the final union accepted an improved offer. Following a protracted and at times heated stand-off which saw teachers stage multiple strikes and protests last year, the National Education Union accepted an 8% increase for 2024, a one-off payment of £1,500 and rises of 1% […]
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Chief Minister wants review before an ombudsperson decision is made
THE Chief Minister wants to review the government’s internal complaints process before committing to setting up a public services ombudsperson role following concerns about cost. Deputy Lyndon Farnham recently told the States Assembly he wanted to address underlying issues within the public sector complaints system and gather input from Islanders to ensure service improvement and […]
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Looming Budget defeats prompt government U-turns on environment and police funding
FACED with the prospect of an embarrassing defeat barely five hours into a week-long Budget debate, ministers performed a u-turn yesterday and scrapped proposed cuts to the Environment Department – then just hours later reversed their stance on cuts to the States of Jersey Police’s funding. A Scrutiny panel’s amendment to reinstate the £656,000 worth of […]
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‘National day’ status won’t mean day off work or school for most next year
A DECISION to designate Liberation Day as Jersey’s official national day will not mean a day off for most Islanders in 2026 or 2027 as it falls on a weekend and there will be no substitute bank holiday, the Chief Minister has confirmed. Deputy Lyndon Farnham said last week’s vote in the States Assembly to […]
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Price of a pint to rise if Deputy’s Budget amendment is approved
THE price of a pint could rise once again as a backbencher attempts to reinstate alcohol duty rises, in line with the rate of inflation, as part of government spending plans. Former Home Affairs Minister Helen Miles has lodged an amendment to the 2025 to 2028 Budget, which asks the government to commit to the […]
