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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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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Deputy Mézec tops JEP poll to replace Chief Minister
THE Reform Jersey leader is the preferred candidate to replace Deputy Kristina Moore as Chief Minister should a vote of no confidence succeed, according to a recent JEP poll. With 21% of 2,585 votes counted, Deputy Sam Mézec came out on top – while runners-up were Deputy Lyndon Farnham, with 19%, and former Infrastructure Minister […]
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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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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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“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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Proposed lobbying code rejected
A MOVE which would have created a register of interactions States Members have with lobby groups has been rejected. The proposition set out proposed guidance on lobbying and an engagement code for elected Members, including a public record of those seeking to influence political decisions. Under the proposals, which were put forward by the Machinery […]
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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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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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Former Bailiff claims Minister’s rental reforms “unfair” for landlords
A FORMER Bailiff is pushing against the Housing Minister’s proposed rent reforms, claiming that measures to protect tenants are “unfair” for landlords and would affect their “right to ownership”. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache made the criticisms in an amendment to Deputy Sam Mézec’s new residential tenancy law proposals, which include limits on rent increases and […]
