A MOVE to increase the salaries of politicians who take on additional responsibility as ministers or chairs of Scrutiny panels is among the propositions scheduled to come before the States Assembly. Deputy Jonathan Renouf is seeking to change the existing law stating that all States Members must earn the same amount, currently £57,300 per year, […]
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Environment Minister to seek Senatorial seat
ENVIRONMENT Minister Steve Luce has become the latest senior politician to confirm they will be seeking one of the Islandwide Senator seats at this summer’s election. Deputy Luce was first elected to the States Assembly in 2011, serving as St Martin Deputy for 11 years, before securing one of the three seats available in the […]
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Scrutiny hearing discusses “grey area” around “offensive but not illegal” online content
THE “GREY area” surrounding digital content that is offensive – but not illegal – will need to be considered as part of online harms legislation being developed by the government, a scrutiny panel has heard. Assistant Children’s Minister Malcolm Ferey also told the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel that there was a “delicate […]
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Circus still hoping to open in time despite juggling inter-island ferry travel logistics
A CIRCUS ringmaster has raised concerns about the impact a lack of inter-island ferry connectivity could have on shows and events planning to visit the Channel Islands – after juggling the “logistical challenge” of going from Guernsey to Jersey via Portsmouth. Joel Hatton of Gandeys Circus said that, despite the extra time spent travelling, the […]
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Deputy tries to stop sale of Aviemore
A BACKBENCH Deputy will seek support from fellow politicians for his bid to halt the sale of a former care facility when the States Assembly convenes next week. Deputy Alex Curtis has lodged a proposition to revoke the planned sale of Aviemore in St Martin to the States-owned Jersey Development Company, which plans to build […]
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Government to make staff cuts at in-house studio
THE government will cut five of nine roles within its in-house marketing agency, the Studio – six years after it was established to reduce spending on external agencies and freelancers. The JEP has learned that the impacted employees will either be made redundant or redeployed. A government spokesperson would not comment on the specifics of […]
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Proposition could put Lido into community group’s hands
A DRAWN-OUT tender process for the Lido could come to an end in the States Assembly as a proposition seeks to give it to a community group to manage. Deputy David Warr, who is chair of the States’ Lido Steering Group, submitted a proposition asking the States to stop current negotiations and transfer the management […]
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Ministers considering options to ensure “fit for purpose” complaints mechanism
THE Council of Ministers is considering whether to strengthen the existing system for handling complaints about public services – or to create an ombudsperson – with a cost analysis of the two options currently underway. Lyndon Farnham provided the update during a hearing of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel. Debate over the creation of a […]
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Civil service bullying: ‘Position has improved’
THE Chief Minister has said the government is “committed” to dealing with allegations of bullying and harassment in the civil service after a new report into the issue showed the situation had improved since a damning review. Deputy Lyndon Farnham commented on research undertaken by UK company HR Lounge, which followed on from two previous […]
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Firm considers bigger ferry to cope with inter-island ‘shortfall’
A CHANNEL Island shipping firm is seeking to expand its passenger and freight capabilities amid concerns that Jersey and Guernsey’s new ferry contracts could result in a “shortfall” in inter-island sailings. Iris Freight, which currently operates an inter-island service 364 days a year with its vessel Channel Chieftain V, said it was looking at ways […]
