FIVE politicians have requested to meet Lloyds officials to discuss the recent closure of the St Brelade branch and to urge the bank to “maintain a presence” in the west of the Island. Deputy Jonathan Renouf – who wrote the letter also signed by Deputies Helen Miles, Moz Scott, Montfort Tadier and parish Constable Mike […]
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States vote against extension of studying modern languages
STATES Members have voted not to extend the requirement for Jersey pupils to study at least one modern language, other than English, from the age of 14 to 16. A key part of the proposition by Deputy Montfort Tadier to change the Island’s policy on language teaching for GCSE students was scuppered when an amendment […]
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Plans to downsize public sector coming in February, says Treasury Minister
JERSEY’S Budget for 2026 and beyond has been approved with a clear message from the Treasury Minister that solutions to downsize the public sector are now imminent, as pressure mounts over the scale of government spending. Closing four days of tense debate, Deputy Elaine Millar told the States Assembly that work was already under way […]
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Ministers’ travel spending revealed
MINISTERS spent almost £60,000 on travel last year, according to newly published government data – with the External Relations Minister racking up more than half of the total bill. The figures, published yesterday as part of a move towards greater transparency, detail the costs of trips taken by ministers and assistant ministers between February and […]
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Ministers to discuss rules for dogs on beaches in summer
MINISTERS are to discuss whether rules requiring owners to keep their dogs on a lead on the beach during certain times of day in the summer should be relaxed. A petition, by Jen Salisbury, calling for “dedicated dog-friendly beaches” in summer has garnered more than 1,100 signatures. Deputy Moz Scott, an Assistant Economic Development Minister, […]
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Backing for return of Senators to the States… with a twist
REFORM Jersey has thrown its support behind the principle of restoring Senators to the States Assembly, but with a significant twist on how to achieve this without increasing the size of the Chamber. The party has put forward plans to scrap existing arrangements whereby Constables sit as Members of the Assembly, freeing up 12 places […]
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St Brelade politicians' bid to keep Lloyds branch open fails
A COALITION of St Brelade politicians has failed in their bid to convince Lloyds Bank to keep the Les Quennevais branch open. Deputy Jonathan Renouf – who wrote a letter to the bank also signed by Deputies Helen Miles, Moz Scott, Montfort Tadier and parish Constable Mike Jackson – said the group met Lloyds representatives […]
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St Brelade farmers granted permission to expand shop
A ST Brelade farm shop which was blocked from selling Jersey Royals, wonders and other Genuine Jersey goods due to what the owners described as Planning red tape will finally be allowed to do so, following a planning committee meeting on Thursday. While officials had recommended that the Me and the Farmer shop, run by […]
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The cost of complaints
IT costs nearly £4,000 to investigate a complaint against a States Member, the Island’s political watchdog has revealed – with most grievances resulting in politicians being advised to apologise to each other. Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough, who investigates alleged breaches of ethical and behavioural guidelines for politicians, confirmed that investigating a complaint costs […]
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States praised for approach to possible cannabis reform
A PRO-CANNABIS campaign group has praised the States for “setting a direction of travel” on the potential legalisation and decriminalisation of the drug. Although States Members yesterday voted by 23 to 22 to reject the decriminalisation of personal possession and recreational use of the class B drug, a further move – adopted by 26 to […]
