PLANS which have been years-long in the works to create a Public Services Ombudsperson could face a vote by the end of this year. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said his government had set aside £398,000 in the 2026 Budget to establish an independent body to handle complaints about government departments and other public bodies. Answering […]
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Agreement reached after protesters tell politicians to let Lido operator remain at the site
CHANTS of “save our Lido” were shouted at politicians in the Royal Square yesterday afternoon as a crowd of protesters gathered to influence debate over the site’s future. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham told those taking part in the demonstration that the government would ensure the site “receives the right amount of investment” and “is properly […]
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Government demands “immediate clarity and improved delivery” from DFDS
JERSEY’S government is demanding “immediate clarity and improved delivery” from DFDS, after the Chief Minister said the service so far “falls short of what was promised” by the ferry operator. In a statement issued this evening, Deputy Lyndon Farnham said ministers “fully recognise the concerns raised by the hospitality industry and the wider public regarding […]
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'No intention' to affect consultant's reputation, says Chief Minister
THE government did not intend to “affect the professional reputation” of a senior Health consultant in statements that were made following his departure, the Chief Minister has said. In the letter addressed to Professor Simon Mackenzie which was this week made public, Deputy Lyndon Farnham expressed his “regret” for “any concern” caused. Deputy Farnham wrote: […]
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Campaign shows support to end violence against women
MEN including the Chief Minister, the founder of Wednesday Night FC, and a Royal Yacht bouncer have made a pledge to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. A King Street window display organised by domestic abuse charity Freeda marks White Ribbon Day on 25 November, which encourages men to oppose gendered violence. […]
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Social Security Fund remains in “strong state”
A PREVIOUS formula for paying into the Social Security Fund is based on out-of-date population projections and concerns raised about the long-term implications of plans to reduce the amount paid into it are “scaremongering”, the Chief Minister has said. During States question time, Deputy Lyndon Farnham said that, when compared with similar funds in other […]
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Islanders share rare images of Northern Lights visible from Jersey
ISLANDERS have shared images of the Northern Lights which were visible from Jersey last night. The Northern Lights are rarely seen from Jersey Picture: Emily Cohen (38025268) Many took to social media with pictures of the atmospheric phenomenon, including Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham. Northern Lights over St Ouen #JerseyCI 🇯🇪 https://t.co/7xoBQFjxJI pic.twitter.com/OARRSpSSPh — Dep. Lyndon […]
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‘No plans to axe arm’s-length organisations’
THERE are no plans to cut funding to – or disband – any of Jersey’s 54 publicly funded arm’s-length organisations, according to the Chief Minister. Deputy Lyndon Farnham said that instead the government was reviewing ways to improve efficiency by sharing resources and increased collaboration. Deputy Farnham, who was responding to a written question from […]
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Handshakes and heckling as Jersey makes its mark at Labour Conference
THE penultimate day of the Labour Party conference was an eventful one for Islanders: the Chief Minister met Sir Keir Starmer and an 18-year-old Jersey student heckled the Prime Minister for his stance on supplying weapons to Israel. Daniel Riley, a former Victoria College student who is also chair of Reform Youth, told Sky News […]
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Christmas Appeal beats last year’s total
MORE than £75,000 pounds was raised in the return of an annual charity auction to support Islanders in need this Christmas. More than 200 unique and luxury lots went under the hammer in the 2025 Jersey Christmas Appeal Charity Auction. The event’s conclusion was broadcast live on Channel 103 on Sunday. Some star items went […]
