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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New landlord licensing scheme to be introduced in Jersey
A LANDLORD licensing scheme proposed by the Environment Minister has been approved by the States Assembly. A draft law brought forward by Deputy Jonathan Renouf to help tackle “sub-standard” rental accommodation – the principles of which were backed by the States earlier this year – was passed by 37 votes to nine with one abstention […]
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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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States Assembly to debate bringing back role of Senator again
THE States will once again debate reinstating the office of Senator. Deputy Moz Scott has lodged a proposition, due to be debated on 17 October, calling for the role, which has an Islandwide mandate, to return in time for the 2026 election. She has also asked that the number of Deputies be reduced, but does […]
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'The noise and controversy comes from the same voices – but the feedback has been hugely positive'
THE Health Minister has defended a new health board in the wake of strong criticism about its cost. After former Assistant Chief Minister Andy Jehan cited the “indefensible misuse of taxpayers money” spent on the Health Advisory Board as a key factor in his decision to resign from government, Deputy Karen Wilson said she believed […]
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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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Constable apologises for St Brelade Christmas lights blunder
A CONSTABLE has apologised after his “embarrassing” blunder meant that most of the Christmas lights in his parish mysteriously remained switched off for the entire festive season. Befuddled St Brelade parishioners took to social media earlier this week when the festive decorations in St Aubin were due to be taken down from lampposts – because, […]
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'It became apparent that we could not keep bailing them out'
FINANCIAL support from the government to Jersey Reds had to stop when it became apparent the ailing rugby team was unable to attract new investment, the Treasury Minister has said. Speaking during States question time yesterday, Deputy Ian Gorst was asked by Constable Andy Jehan when he became aware of the Reds’ “perilous” financial position. […]
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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 […]
