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 […]
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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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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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Let the Budget commence
Traditionally, it is the last big hurdle for the Island’s politicians before Christmas. Coinciding with the annual Shelter Trust Soup Kitchen in the Royal Square, the Budget debate works a little differently here. JEP readers who follow events in the UK will be no stranger to controversy around a Budget – there, it is simply […]
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New Alcohol Licensing Law passed into statute after lengthy campaign
A DECISION by politicians to call time on the Island’s “archaic” Licensing Law and replace it with new legislation has been welcomed as “thrilling” news by the hospitality industry. Members voted overwhelmingly to support the new Alcohol Licensing Law put forward by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, which replaces legislation dating from 1974. Under the […]
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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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“No matter how we got there, I am delighted with the victory”
JERSEY’S Housing Minister has hailed a decision to approve his plans for a major overhaul of the Island’s Residential Tenancy Law as “a huge vindication”. Debate over Deputy Sam Mézec’s proposals, which included plans to stop landlords from raising rent more than once a year, limit rent increases to the rate of inflation (RPI) and cap […]
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Rent reforms, maritime safety and plans for the former Jersey Gas site on States agenda
PROPOSED rent reforms described as the “biggest overhaul” of residential tenancy legislation in over a decade are due to be debated at the States Assembly sitting beginning today. Renters would be given the right to challenge “unlawful” rent increases by going to a Rent Tribunal, under plans lodged by Housing Minister Sam Mézec. Rent increases […]
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Island could be ‘model’ for UK on trans policy, States Members told
JERSEY could become a “model” for the UK by adopting new transgender guidance for schools, according to its author – who has warned that Britain’s existing approach to the issue is “a mess”. The States Assembly is set to debate a proposition from Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache which, if approved, would replace the current Trans […]
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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 […]
