ONLY two candidates appear to be in the race to become Chief Minister – after Sir Philip Bailhache confirmed he is unable to put himself forward. Nominations for Chief Minister must be submitted by 5pm on Monday with at least six Members of the States Assembly signing the nomination papers. However, Sir Philip admitted that […]
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Deputy Bailhache defends his proposition for bilingual schools
ENABLING some of the population to speak fluent French is central to fostering the Island’s history and heritage, Deputy Philip Bailhache has said as he confirmed he would maintain his proposition on bilingual schools despite opposition from the Education Minister. Deputy Bailhache expressed disappointment at Deputy Rob Ward’s comments published last week but said the […]
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‘Electioneering’ claim as politicians back forced cash acceptance – full debate and how they voted
STATES Members have been accused of electioneering and adding costs to businesses by forcing companies to accept cash payments. Murray Norton, Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said that the decision on whether to accept cash payments should fall to the individual companies. Yesterday, States Members overwhelmingly backed a move from Deputy Montfort Tadier that requires […]
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Employment discrimination claim compensation to rise to £30k
The maximum compensation that can be awarded to islanders who are discriminated against by their employer will rise to £30,000 after politicians unanimously backed an amended proposition. Social Security Minister Lyndsay Feltham proposed changes to Jersey’s employment and discrimination legislation earlier this year. Debated in the States Assembly today, the updates were based on a report and […]
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Treasury Minister to stand as Senator in 2026 election
EXCLUSIVE DEPUTY Elaine Millar has fired the starting pistol on Jersey’s 2026 election – becoming the first candidate to officially stake a claim on one of the newly reintroduced Islandwide seats. The Treasury Minister revealed her intentions at the end of a wide-ranging podcast interview in which she explained and defended some of the “difficult […]
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Concern over ‘secret debates’ in the States
POLITICIANS have expressed concern about “secret” States debates, after the appointment of the new children’s commissioner was taken behind closed doors this week. Two backbenchers – Deputies Montfort Tadier and Sir Philip Bailhache – abstained from the vote which finalised Dr Carmel Corrigan’s appointment, with both politicians protesting that the discussions should not have happened […]
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A career “in tatters” – the rise and fall of Philip Ozouf
PHILIP Ozouf made a triumphant entry into the political arena in November 1999 when he ranked top of the poll among eight candidates competing for four vacancies for the role of Deputy in St Helier No3 district. The then-29-year-old polled 1,618 votes to finish more than 200 clear of his nearest rival, attributing his success […]
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Assembly votes to suspend former minister: Full report and analysis
THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday after the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days […]
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Ministers call for more time to consider decriminalising cannabis in Jersey
MINISTERS want more time to develop “fully informed proposals” about the recreational use of cannabis before adopting any new legislation. Deputy Tom Coles lodged a proposal last month calling for the personal possession and recreational use of cannabis to be decriminalised. He argues this move would “protect Islanders” and better align policy with the government’s […]
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Debate on controversial Jersey tree legislation delayed again following more criticism
CONTROVERSIAL legislation governing the chopping down and pruning of trees will be subject to a further delay, the Environment Minister (pictured, right) has confirmed. Deputy Jonathan Renouf said the forthcoming debate on the proposals, which saw him embroiled in a war-of-words with a fellow Member this week, would take place on 28 November – six […]
