THE Island’s burgeoning medicinal cannabis industry has brought up to £60m investment into Jersey since 2016, according to the Economic Development Minister. The figures were shared by Deputy Kirsten Morel as he was questioned on the sector at a Scrutiny hearing chaired by Deputy Moz Scott. ‘I can promise you that as a government we […]
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Former restaurant could become staff housing to support hotel and hospitality businesses in St Brelade’s Bay area
PLANS have been submitted for the redevelopment of the former Treehouse restaurant and La Marquanderie Inn to create staff accommodation to support hotel and hospitality businesses in the St Brelade’s Bay area. The once-popular eatery and bar on the hill down to the bay from Red Houses closed its doors in 2020 and was sold […]
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Efforts to resolve Jersey credit card issues welcomed
JERSEY’S Consumer Council has welcomed government moves towards a solution to the problems reported by Islanders in obtaining credit cards. Following concern that many people in Jersey were finding it difficult to obtain or renew cards, government officers have met banks and credit reference agencies in a bid to resolve the issue. More than 600 […]
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Locum and agency staff drive £20 million Health overspend
THE Health Department is facing an overspend of up to £20 million this year amid ‘immense strain’ on its budget, mainly due to the cost of locums and agency staff. Health Minister Karen Wilson yesterday told the States Assembly her department was ‘working with Treasury colleagues’ to address its financial position and make improvements to […]
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Deputy wants referendum on bringing back Senators
A BACKBENCH politician who supported an unsuccessful move to bring Senators back to the States hopes to initiate a referendum on the subject. Deputy Moz Scott said she thought the reintroduction of the Islandwide role should be determined by seeking the views of Islanders after States Members were divided on the topic. Politicians voted by […]
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Minister: Police have cut youth crime by 36% during 2022
EFFORTS to combat anti-social behaviour and vandalism resulted in a 36% reduction in youth crime in the first nine months of the year, the Home Affairs Minister has said. Deputy Helen Miles outlined the work carried out by police officers from both the States and honorary forces in response to a written question from a […]
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‘Inordinately expensive’ chocolates and perfume, swearing, name-calling and compliments… a political spat laid bare
‘INAPPROPRIATE’ gifting of ‘inordinately expensive’ chocolates and perfumes, swearing, name-calling and compliments… the prolonged spat between two States Members has been revealed in a set of reports released yesterday. Both Deputies Max Andrews and Moz Scott – who are independent politicians who used to sit on the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel together before […]
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States vote against extra funding to save the Reds
A BID to save Jersey Reds from liquidation by securing further government funding was voted down by States Members yesterday, with ministerial concerns about the finances of the Island’s only professional sports team holding sway. After the defeat of the proposition to provide additional financial support to the rugby club, which ceased trading last week, […]
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Proposal to freeze alcohol duty rise – as another Jersey nightclub announces it will close
TAXES on alcohol could be frozen for the second year running as the closure of another nightclub reignites concerns about the future of the Island’s hospitality industry. ROJO nightclub has announced that it will close after 19 years due to the “ever increasing cost of alcohol”, an “outdated licensing law” and a “general downturn” in […]
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Four-bed beachside house next to L’Horizon in St Brelade's Bay approved
PLANS to build a four-bedroom beachside house in St Brelade’s Bay have been given the go-ahead. But Deputy Moz Scott, who chairs the St Brelade’s Bay Association, has raised concerns about further residential development in the bay, and described the decision as ‘disappointing’. The property – including a ‘green roof’, ‘living wall’ and swimming pool […]
