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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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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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A PREVIOUS formula for paying into the Social Security Fund is based on out-of-date population projections and concerns raised about the long-term implications of plans to reduce the amount paid into it are “scaremongering”, the Chief Minister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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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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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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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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Budget debate delayed
THE 2026 Budget debate has been pushed back by two weeks after an initial target for its publication was missed. It had been anticipated that the Council of Ministers would unveil its financial plan for the upcoming year this week. However, it has now been confirmed that the new target is to lodge the proposals […]
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Ministers welcome French counterparts for Normandy Summit
THE environment, maritime links and cultural ties were on the agenda at a summit held to enhance and celebrate the Channel Islands’ relationship with France. Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham, External Relations Minister Deputy Ian Gorst, and Sustainable Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel joined delegates from Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, La Manche, and Normandy at Mont […]
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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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Jersey's politicians approve 2025 Budget
THE government’s £1.3 billion spending plans for next year have been approved following a four-day debate. Members voted 31 for and 13 against Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham’s ambitious Budget – which was this year rebranded from the ‘Government Plan’. In her opening speech on Tuesday, Treasury Minister Elaine Millar described the Budget as a “funded […]
