THE External Relations Minister has said that Jersey’s best interests will be ‘fully represented’ during Brexit negotiations – despite the sacking of the MP with responsibility for the Channel Islands’ links to the UK government.
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‘If I had lied I would’ve ended up in La Moye’
THE law that prevents politicians from being prosecuted for perjury if they lie to official inquiries should be changed in the wake of the Deputy Andrew Lewis case, according to a woman who was abused at Haut de la Garenne.
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Six Islanders recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
SIX Islanders have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, including the Bailiff William Bailhache who has been given a knighthood for his services to the Crown and community.
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Emails reveal Members’ thoughts after Brexit
WITH an apparent split in the Council of Ministers becoming evident, divisions among ministers over the government’s media strategy following last year’s EU referendum have been revealed.
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Future of EU nationals in Jersey to be discussed
THE future of EU nationals who have made a home in the Island is due to be discussed on Monday at a meeting between the External Relations Minister and Jersey’s honorary consuls.
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Minister might vote against waste charge
A MINISTER has suggested he would be willing to break ministerial ranks and vote against the introduction of a proposed waste charge if he deems businesses are not getting a ‘fair deal’.
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Call for a referendum on Bailiff’s role – by ex-Bailiff
A REFERENDUM on whether to split the dual role of the Bailiff could be held next May, if States Members agree to a proposal from the External Relations Minister – the brother of the sitting Bailiff.
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Letter to the Editor: Childcare in Jersey should move into the 21st century
I READ of the commitment made recently in the JEP by Chief Minister Ian Gorst to implementing the recommendations of the recent Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report, which was chaired by Frances Oldham QC.
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Letter to the Editor: Establishment have damaged this Island – it’s time they all went
I CERTAINLY agree with the vote of no confidence against Senator Ian Gorst.
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Jersey facing £1.7m Brexit bill
BREXIT could cost the States more than £1.7 million because of extra work that needs to be carried out in foreign relations and reviewing the impact on Jersey law, it has been revealed.
