CHIEF Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has suggested there could be roles for Reform Jersey in Social Security, Housing, Education and Economy within the Island’s new government. Although not guaranteeing ministerial nominations – referring instead to “some presence in the ministries where social issues are most prevalent” – Deputy Farnham said there was a need, particularly in […]
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‘Jersey’s greatest strength has always been its people’
CHIEF Minister Lyndon Farnham has shared his Christmas message for Islanders with the JEP. As the Christmas holiday season surrounds us with warmth and light, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect upon what makes Jersey so special: our people, our values, and our sense of community. Christmas is a time to pause […]
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Housing affordability in Jersey ‘will come back again’
HOPES that the Island’s cooling property market could open up opportunities for would-be homeowners appear to have been dashed by higher mortgage repayment rates, according to “worrying” new statistics. But industry representatives have said that affordability “will come back” subject to possible drops in the Bank of England base rate, which was recently held at […]
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Chief Minister emphasises ‘top priority' for government as ferry saga continues
THE Chief Minister has expressed full support for the Economic Development Minister as he continues to handle the process to choose Jersey’s ferry provider for the next 15 years. Deputy Jonathan Renouf – who grilled the head of Jersey’s government in the States Assembly yesterday morning – said that the process had descended into an […]
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Hope for Jersey young people to get better access to health services
IMPROVING access to health services, food and housing have been revealed as headline priorities for action in the newly published Children, Young People and Families’ Plan. Children’s Minister Richard Vibert said he hoped the current government could implement at least half of the action points included in the document, which provides an overarching framework for […]
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Chief Minister assures that Islanders’ views on Gaza will be ‘properly heard’
THE Chief Minister will “continue to engage with UK counterparts” to ensure that Jersey’s agreed perspective on the Israel-Gaza war is “properly heard”. Deputy Lyndon Farnham was responding to a written question from Deputy Montfort Tadier – a backbencher leading the push for the Island’s government to take a stance on the ongoing conflict. In […]
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Jersey Water begins work on new PFAS treatment after panel calls for stricter legal limits
JERSEY Water is moving ahead with plans to develop new treatment solutions to remove all traces of PFAS from the Island’s water supply – after independent scientific advisors called for stricter limits on the amount of the chemicals in the mains network. The PFAS scientific advisory panel – which has emphasised there is no immediate […]
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Satellite skate parks may be preferred to large St Helier one
SATELLITE skate parks in parish locations, rather than one larger park in St Helier, are likely to receive future government investment, the Infrastructure Minister has indicated. During questions without notice in the States Assembly, Constable Andy Jehan outlined how £1 million allocated in the latest Government Plan was likely to be spent. Mr Jehan said […]
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Homelessness still a “big challenge” for Jersey, says Sanctuary Trust chair
HOMELESSNESS remains a “big challenge” for Jersey, according to Sanctuary Trust chair Tim Ringsdore – as the charity looks to raise awareness as part of World Homeless Day today. The Trust is today due to hold a community stand at Charing Cross from 11am to 3pm. The event is intended to raise awareness and give […]
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Jersey Youth Assembly vote against assisted dying
A MONTH before Jersey’s politicians debate the fine details of assisted dying legislation, their junior counterparts voted that the service should not be legalised. Teams from Jersey College for Girls, Victoria College, Beaulieu Convent School, De La Salle College and Hautlieu lined up to grill ministers yesterday afternoon for the 26th Annual Youth Assembly. Topics […]
