A MOVE to increase the salaries of politicians who take on additional responsibility as ministers or chairs of Scrutiny panels is among the propositions scheduled to come before the States Assembly. Deputy Jonathan Renouf is seeking to change the existing law stating that all States Members must earn the same amount, currently £57,300 per year, […]
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UK government writes to Jersey over French ID scheme extension concerns
THE UK government has formally raised concerns over the French ID card travel scheme extension in a letter sent to Jersey’s Home Affairs Minister, it has emerged. The letter, which was sent in the wake of a States Assembly vote to extend the scheme, signals potential tensions between Jersey and Westminster as the Island seeks […]
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New movement launches in run-up to 2026 election
WHEN is a party not a party? When it’s a movement. Next week sees the launch of Value Jersey, described as “a new movement to make life, business, and government more affordable on the Island”. With seven months to go before next June’s general election, the group of like-minded Islanders is seeking to develop policies […]
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Health experts’ comments ‘inflammatory’ says Jersey deputy
COMMENTS last week by health experts that they would not seek medical treatment in Jersey were “inflammatory, inappropriate and ought not to have been made”, a States Member has claimed. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache – himself a member of the Scrutiny panel that convened last week to hear Professor Simon Mackenzie, Tom Hayhoe and Professor […]
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Foreign languages should be optional at GCSE, says the Education Minister
THE Education Minister has rejected suggestions that it should be compulsory for young Islanders to study a foreign language to GCSE level. During question time in the States Assembly, Deputy Jonathan Renouf asked the minister, Deputy Rob Ward, about whether pupils should have to include at least one foreign language among their GCSE subjects, and […]
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Rent laws return to Chamber for latest stage of minister’s long-running bid for change
POLITICIANS began a potentially lengthy debate over moves to change the Island’s Residential Tenancy Law yesterday. Housing Minister Sam Mézec introduced his proposition by expressing incredulity that a pro-landlord lobbying group had described the measures as “rushed”, when in fact they had been in preparation for over five years. Longer notice periods, limits on frequency […]
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Bid to halt new town school rejected
A BID to halt government plans to build a new primary school in the north of St Helier in favour of expanding the Millennium Town Park have been defeated in the States Assembly. Urging fellow States Members to support his proposition to place the school project on hold pending a full review, Simon Crowcroft said […]
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Assembly vote on French ID scheme extension will ‘make difference’ to visitor economy
A STATES decision backing the continuation of a scheme allowing French day-trippers to travel to the Island using their ID cards has been welcomed by the Jersey Hospitality Association. JHA co-chief executives Ana and Marcus Calvani said “sense” had prevailed. They added that the scheme would “make a difference and boost our economy”. The day-tripper […]
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Commissioner rules no misconduct after government bullying complaint
A COMPLAINT against the States Employment Board and senior ministers from a former government worker who alleged that they were bullied and asked to resign “without warning” has been rejected, following a conduct investigation beset by lengthy legal delays. The grievance was formally lodged with Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough in March 2024 and […]
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Minister hits out at “scaremongering” over Social Security Fund plans
THE Social Security Minister has moved to reassure Islanders that the Island’s pension funds are in a “strong position”, as she hit out at “scaremongering” criticism of plans to take £50m every year for the next four years from the grant to the Social Security Fund. Plans to reduce the annual contribution to the fund […]
