THE Guernsey Transport Licensing Authority’s decision to turn down a bid from Loganair to operate inter-island flights has been labelled a “lost opportunity” by Jersey’s Assistant Economic Development Minister. Deputy Moz Scott’s comments come after two applications from the Scottish carrier – for services between Guernsey and Jersey as well as Guernsey and Southampton – failed […]
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Jersey not “hooking in” to UK Online Safety Act “might be a good thing”
JERSEY not opting to “hook in” to the UK’s controversial Online Safety Act may have worked in the Island’s favour, according to a senior scrutineer – as ministers push ahead with the development of bespoke legislation to help protect children online. Grouville Constable Mark Labey said that there were “a lot of inadequacies” within the […]
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Public services ombudsperson “has not been kicked into the long grass”
CHIEF Minister Lyndon Farnham yesterday told States Members that he “supports the principle” of an ombudsperson – but “not at any cost”, as he confirmed legislation will not be ready in time for consideration by the current Assembly. Deputy Farnham made the comments after Deputy Lucy Stephenson asked for an update on the government’s plans […]
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Appeal for Islanders’ complaints on public service complaints
ISLANDERS are being asked to share their experiences with public service complaints as part of a new consultation launched by the government. The consultation will examine how complaints are handled and explore possible improvements, including replacing the current volunteer-run Jersey Complaints Panel with a full-time Public Services Ombudsperson. The aim is to create a more […]
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Law proposed to protect key services from hackers
NEW regulations designed to reduce the risk of “complacency” when dealing with cyber security is being proposed. The proposed Cybersecurity Law would make it compulsory for key services to have cyber security measures in place and report attacks within 24 hours of finding out about them. Making reporting compulsory also means the Jersey Cyber Security […]
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Support for move to reinvigorate Les Quennevais
A BID to prioritise the reinvigoration of the shopping area at Le Quennevais has been unanimously supported by States Members. Members voted by 38-0 in favour of the proposition by St Brelade Deputy Helen Miles calling for Les Quennevais Parade and Precinct to be specifically included in the Future-Fit Retail Roadmap and the West of […]
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Proposal calls for review to curb public sector growth
A “END-TO-END holistic” review of executive government processes will be carried out to help curb public sector growth, if States Members agree. Deputy Moz Scott is calling for the review to examine both performance frameworks and pay and management structures for executive officers. The proposal makes reference to comments made by government chief executive Andrew McLaughlin that the “government is doing too […]
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Free cyber security tips for Islanders
ISLANDERS can now get free, simple tips on how to stay safe online in their email inboxes amid “worsening cyber security threats”, following the launch of a new initiative. “Cyber Bytes”, which has been launched by the Jersey Cyber Security Centre, is an online newsletter which is sent out every six weeks. The first edition […]
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Call to publish election donations online
ELECTION donations of more than £500 to any candidate and accounts of political parties may need to be published online, if States Members agree. Deputy Moz Scott has lodged a proposition which would force the Privileges and Procedures Committee to bring changes in time for the 2030 election. Her proposals, if approved, would require donations […]
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No enforcement policy for States conduct
THERE is no written policy setting out how the Code of Conduct for States Members is enforced, the head of the body responsible for the code has said. Privileges and Procedures Committee chair Deputy Steve Ahier, said that a revised proposition and accompanying guidance on administering the Code “that is intended to help everyone including […]
