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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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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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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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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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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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 […]
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Proposed online safety law will not focus on punishing offenders who share harmful content online
MAJOR changes to the Island’s online safety legislation will not be lodged before next summer’s election and will focus on the removal of harmful content rather than prosecuting people who share it, a senior politician has said. The proposals, if approved, would make it easier for people in Jersey to get illegal content or content […]
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Children’s Commissioner: Jersey could need “online regulator”
JERSEY might require a dedicated online-safety watchdog to help ensure children are “adequately protected” in the digital world, according to the Children’s Commissioner. Dr Carmel Corrigan said that the Island may eventually need “an online regulator” or a “regulation agreement with the UK”. She made the comments in a letter to the Children, Education and […]
