JERSEY “will not tolerate any form of hate crime”, police have said, following the arrest of a 51-year-old man on suspicion of a “racially-motivated” attack against two Muslim men. The force said in a statement this afternoon that an assault was reported to have taken place around 2pm on Friday outside Jersey’s Islamic Centre on […]
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Two men arrested following graffiti incidents
TWO men have been arrested after the States police launched an investigation into offensive and abusive graffiti – including swastikas – that appeared at multiple locations in town last week. In an update this afternoon, the force said it had identified two males in connection with graffiti incidents that happened on Friday. The markings appeared […]
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Jersey's Chief Minister condemns "reprehensible act of violence" against Donald Trump
THE Chief Minister has condemned the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. At the Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, one spectator died and three others were injured. The former President told crowds he had been shot in the ear. Deputy Lyndon Farnham has joined other world leaders in condemning the act and released a […]
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Long-awaited Gov complaints watchdog could face vote by end of year
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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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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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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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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Complaints system continues to divide Assembly
DIFFERENCES of opinion, among both States Members generally and more specifically within ministerial ranks, over the potential introduction of an ombudsman to deal with complaints against the public service remained in evidence during the opening morning’s business in the Assembly. The topic was to the fore as Assistant Economic Development Minister Moz Scott introduced a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
