MINISTERS have endorsed the development of what would become Jersey’s first philanthropy policy – a move aimed at strengthening the Island’s culture of giving. The development of the new policy is being led by the Jersey Community Foundation and will aim to set out a framework for how Islanders, the government, businesses and charities can […]
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Minister gains support for new partnership board
A PARTNERSHIP board is to be established for the Island’s healthcare sector following a vote in the States Assembly. Health Minister Tom Binet had proposed establishing the Health and Care Partnership Board to sit alongside the existing Health and Community Services Advisory Board, with the annual cost of £70,000 to be paid for using funds […]
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Attempt to squeeze government on youth centre timing falls away
YOUNG people in St Clement will have to wait two more years for a new youth centre in the parish after an amendment seeking to bring forward Budget funding was rejected. For the second consecutive year, Deputy Karen Wilson called on ministers to speed up progress on the scheme, with her amendment this year seeking […]
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Play Plan to prioritise outdoor play amid growing tech concerns
A LONG-AWAITED strategy outlining how the Island can better promote and accommodate outdoor play for children has been published. The three-year Play Plan aims to improve community engagement and address concerns about safety and the growing influence of digital technology among the Island’s children and young people aged up to 18. The plan, spearheaded by […]
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Apology plaque to survivors of care abuse could be moved due to ‘negative’ reaction
A PLAQUE apologising to survivors of care abuse may not be installed on a building in the Royal Square after all and its wording may be tweaked following a public backlash, it has emerged – despite plans being approved. The slate plaque was slated for the south-facing wall of Piquet House and was designed as […]
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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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Change in wording and location for care abuse apology plaque
A PLAQUE apologising to survivors of care abuse is set to be quiety installed on a bench – after plans to display it in the Royal Square received subtanstial public backlash. The plaque was slated for the south-facing wall of Piquet House and was designed as a public apology from the government on behalf of […]
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Consultation on extending the Freedom of Information Law
A PUBLIC consultation on extending the Freedom of Information Law to cover arm’s-length organisations is due to take place later this year – despite an 11-year-old States decision to do so remaining in force. Assistant Chief Minister Deputy Malcolm Ferey said that work is being carried out to produce an interim report by mid-September, which […]
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Safety review for educational psychologists delayed again
A REVIEW aimed at resolving a dispute involving Jersey’s educational psychologists has been delayed a second time, despite assurances from the government that it would be carried out “at pace”. The States Employment Board commissioned the review in response to claims by the Association of Educational Psychologists that the Island was an “unsafe” place to […]
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Government in contact with Special Gymnastics Club following closure
THE government is working to find activities for young Islanders with disabilities that are “on par” with the Jersey Special Gymnastics Club after the organisation closed this year amid concerns over shared facilities planned at the new Oakfield Sports Centre. Assistant Children’s Minister Malcolm Ferey said that his department was working to find inclusive sporting […]
