“CASH or card?” There was a time when the question was ubiquitous, but now one politician has embarked on a week-long challenge to explore whether Islanders’ right to choose should be maintained. Deputy Montfort Tadier is midway through an experiment in which he is seeking to rely entirely on cash, with tapping, phone payments or […]
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Transport company’s price rises could be passed on to consumers
FEARS are mounting that consumers will end up footing the bill after a leading freight transporter confirmed an “unavoidable” move to increase its prices. Ferryspeed has written to customers in Jersey advising that after assessing the impact of the new flat rate for freight introduced when DFDS took up its contract at the end of […]
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Deputy proposes Island to have two national days and an official anthem
THE celebration of the Corn Riots could become one of Jersey’s two national days – alongside Liberation Day – and “Beautiful Jersey” could be adopted as the Island’s official anthem, if a backbencher’s proposal is approved this week. Deputy Montfort Tadier’s amendment to International Development Minister Carolyn Labey’s proposition for Liberation Day to officially become […]
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“I think we all agree that what is currently happening is appalling”
JERSEY will continue to “support the UK” in its response to the “appalling atrocities” in Gaza, the External Relations Minister has said, when asked whether the Island is considering imposing sanctions against Israel. Deputy Ian Gorst discussed the matter during a hearing of the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel. Chair of the Panel, Deputy […]
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Updates to maritime safety legislation approved – but called in for scrutiny
WHAT to do with a drunken sailor was the question raised during this week’s States debate over plans to update the Island’s maritime legislation – seeking “greater accountability for all sea users”. A proposition brought forward by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, who has political responsibility for air and sea transport policy, sought to alter […]
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Politician working on proposition that could see government asked to purchase Nude Dunes site
The politician who co-ordinated a protest over plans to turn the former Nude Dunes restaurant into self-catering tourist accommodation says he still stands ready to bring a motion to the States asking the government to negotiate a purchase of the controversial site. St Brelade Deputy Montfort Tadier said he had a draft proposition “ready to go if […]
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Budget constraints halt minister’s progress on empty property tax
A POTENTIAL tax on empty residential properties – to help bring vacant homes back into use – is not currently being progressed by the Housing Minister due to budget constraints, it has emerged. Deputy Sam Mézec yesterday told States Members that he did not have resources “to pursue the kind of option that I would […]
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Pressure on minister to release DFDS contract
THE contract between the government and ferry provider DFDS ought to be released in the interest of transparency amid growing public concern about the service being provided, a senior scrutineer has said. DFDS has come under fire after a series of complaints about freight charges, passenger delays and its winter timetable which axed the high-speed […]
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Ports of Jersey in “confidential commercial negotiations” relating to Blue Islands aircraft
ONE of the planes that formed part of Blue Islands’ fleet was yesterday still being held at Jersey Airport as Ports of Jersey continues “confidential commercial negotiations” with the aircraft’s owner. The update was provided by Treasury Minister Elaine Millar in response to a written question submitted by Deputy Montfort Tadier, following the collapse of […]
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Political sketch: Playing to the crowd as temperature rises in Chamber
A THUNDEROUS round of foot-stomping – the States Assembly’s way of applauding – greeted the news that a VIP visitor was present in the public gallery for the start of yesterday’s sitting. Sarah Champion MP, chair of the Channel Islands All Party Parliamentary Group, looked a trifle embarrassed to be the recipient of almost ten […]
