WORKSHOPS will be held next year to strengthen the relationship between the business community and the government department in charge of issuing work permits. The head of the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service told a Chamber of Commerce lunch on Wednesday that the workshops, held with Jersey Business, would be a two-way process: for the […]
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The Island’s last Normandy veteran attends Jersey's commemoration of 80 years since D-Day landings
PROUDLY wearing his wartime medals and resting his hands on a poppy wreath, Jersey’s last surviving Normandy veteran was among dozens who paid their respects to the fallen during a ceremony at the Cenotaph yesterday to mark 80 years since D-Day. Ernest Thorne, who turned 100 last year, attended the service just 24 hours after […]
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“Real value” of Social Security Fund maintained despite Covid and inflation
THE Social Security Fund has “maintained itself in real value” over the past four years despite inflationary pressures, a senior Treasury official has said amid concerns over the long-term implications of plans to reduce the amount paid into it. The matter was discussed by the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel during a hearing with […]
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New strategy launches to ensure Jersey remains a ‘globally attractive’ finance centre
A NEW strategy aimed at ensuring Jersey remains competitive as a “globally attractive” and “forward-looking” finance centre has been launched this week by the government. The Financial Services Competitiveness Programme aims to protect the future of Jersey’s largest industry and comes at a time when global pressures are reshaping the financial landscape. The initiative brings […]
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Jersey Christmas Appeal auction brings in more than £62K
ORGANISERS of this year’s Jersey Christmas Appeal Charity Auction were “humbled” at the weekend as the initiative generated more than £62,000 to support Islanders in need over the festive season. The main auction, which was broadcast live on Channel 103 on Sunday, raised £56,059 – with a further £6,200 brought in through the appeal’s “Pledge […]
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Party leader predicts ‘controversial’ debate over electoral law change
FURTHER “controversy” may be ahead when legislation surrounding the reintroduction of Senators to the States Assembly is debated, the leader of one of the Island’s political parties has warned. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache spoke about the build-up to the Island’s next general election as part of an interview marking his party’s change of name from […]
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Parish independence fundamental to Island governance, ministers say
THE independence of the parish system remains a fundamental part of the Island’s governance, two senior ministers have said following suggestions that greater central control could provide a more consistent or efficient system. During a public scrutiny hearing yesterday, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham and the Treasury Minister Elaine Millar said that the parish authorities operate […]
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Addressing Jersey’s falling birth rate a ‘high priority’ for government, Chief Minister says
POLICY is “under development” to address Jersey’s falling birth rate, the Chief Minister has said after new figures revealed births last year were at their lowest since records began. Deputy Lyndon Farnham sought to reassure politicians that the issue was a “high priority” for his government in the Assembly on Tuesday. There were 720 births […]
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A tale of two Lyndons: Guernsey Chief Minister welcomes Jersey leader to role
GUERNSEY’S Chief Minister has welcomed the election of Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham and his new Council of Ministers at a time of “domestic and international challenge”. Deputy Lyndon Trott extended his congratulations to Deputy Lyndon Farnham after the Jersey politician officially took on the top job on Tuesday evening. Deputy Trott has far more in […]
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More senior departures from civil service ‘likely’
JERSEY’S public sector had more than 1,000 unfilled “unfunded, aspirational” vacancies earlier this year, which have now been scrapped, the Chief Minister has revealed. Deputy Lyndon Farnham was responding to questions at a Scrutiny hearing about why the new government – which last month announced a nine-month recruitment freeze for civil servants earning £66,000 or […]
