PLANS to create a public-sector ombudsman – agreed in the States six years ago – could be abandoned. In the latest States Complaints Panel annual report, Privileges and Procedures chair Karen Shenton-Stone described the existing voluntary complaints service as “stellar”, and said that an alternative approach building on its “fantastic work” might instead be adopted […]
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Could Jersey be next to decriminalise cannabis?
JERSEY’S Health Minister has signalled his support for decriminalising cannabis. As countries across the world continue to review, reduce or even abolish penalties for those caught with the drug, Deputy Tom Binet said that a softer stance on possessing cannabis would “make a lot of sense”. And Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said that although he […]
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Expected changes to marine-protected areas give Jersey fishermen hope
THE size of marine-protected areas in Jersey’s waters is due to be reduced, according to the Environment Minister. Deputy Steve Luce, in response to questions from his predecessor Jonathan Renouf, told States Members he had made changes to the Marine Spatial Plan after local fishermen said proposals to protect 27% of the Island’s territorial waters […]
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The Royal Visit is hailed as a ‘great success’ for Jersey
AS the dust begins to settle – and the drenched Scouts start to dry off – after this week’s Royal Visit, the King has thanked Islanders for making the day so “memorable and enjoyable”. The Chief Minister has also hailed Monday’s visit – the first from the monarch in 19 years – as “momentous” and […]
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Our hospitality industry is open for business, but we’re not shouting out that message loud enough
ADDRESSING concerns expressed by some of the most senior figures in the industry regarding the significant downturn in tourist numbers, the minister with responsibility for the sector, Deputy Kirsten Morel, said it was wrong to lay the blame on ferry operator DFDS. To a degree he is right. The late publishing of timetables and other […]
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Members clash over use of Social Security Fund
A GOVERNMENT proposal to reduce the amount of money paid into the Social Security Fund and use it instead as a way of helping businesses adjust to the introduction of the Living Wage was maintained on Wednesday 17 November, after a backbencher’s amendment was rejected. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache saw his call to restore £10 […]
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Review of alcohol licensing and Sunday trading laws
STRICT rules around Sunday trading in Jersey could change as part of work to break down barriers to business, the Economic Development Minister has indicated. Deputy Kirsten Morel yesterday published his response to recommendations in the Barriers to Business report, Enabling Business. Released last December, the £90,000 study, conducted by Jersey Business, warned that failure […]
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Intrepid 232 honoured in Jersey's Royal Square for record-breaking World's Toughest Row
SMILES as wide as an ocean were ubiquitous at the official homecoming for four Islanders who rowed across the Atlantic and into the record books. Around 300 people were in the Royal Square to celebrate the feat of the Intrepid 232 crew, three weeks after they completed the race dubbed the World Toughest Row. With […]
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Explosion: Family rescued minutes before wall collapsed
A FAMILY were rescued by firefighters minutes before part of their house collapsed after a huge explosion tore through the property. The two adults and two children were at home on Mont Pinel in St Saviour when a blast, which could be heard for miles around, blew out their windows and severely damaged the front […]
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First look at designs for Jersey's new acute hospital at Overdale
THE first images showing how Jersey’s new acute hospital could look have been unveiled by the government with a planning application expected to be lodged later this year. Health Minister Tom Binet said he remained “confident” that the New Healthcare Facilities Programme, which seeks to build in several locations – including construction of the acute […]
