THREE States ministers, including Chief Minister Frank Walker, were e-mailed information about the Las Vegas lawsuit against developers Harcourt almost three weeks before last week’s big Waterfront debate. But Senator Walker did not act on the information because, he says, ministers were assured by Harcourt director Patrick Power on the eve of last week’s debate […]
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Home Affairs Minister: Ian Le Marquand
Former Magistrate Ian Le Marquand is the new Home Affairs Minister, having sucessfully fought off a challenge by Senator Stuart Syvret. He won the election in the States by 34 votes to 18. Senator Le Marquand topped the poll in the recent Senatorial election, at his first entry into politics. During the campaign, he made […]
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Chamber to rate ministers
MINISTERS are going to get graded ‘school reports’ from the Chamber of Commerce before the winter elections.
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A Week in Politics
You’re a strange bunch, aren’t you? Don’t get me wrong, I like it, but you’re a strange, mixed-up, inscrutable bunch of people.
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Easing the pain of the fishermen
EARNING a living on the sea has never been easy for anyone, but those who do so by fishing follow an occupation which is more arduous and dangerous than most based on shore.
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New Council of Ministers
A new Council of Ministers has been elected by the States. Seven Ministers were appointed yesterday and after two close contests this morning, Deputy James Reed was elected as the new Education Minister and Senator Terry Le Main retained his seat as Housing Minister. Deputy Reed was elected after a four-cornered contest and four ballots. […]
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New Treasury Minister: Philip Ozouf
THE new Treasury Minister is Senator Philip Ozouf. The former Economic Development Minister was elected to his new role by the States this morning after a surprise challenge by Deputy Geoff Southern for the job. The vote was 38 to 13. Senator Ozouf, who placed fifth in the recent Sentorial election, replaces Senator Terry Le […]
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Social Security Minister: Ian Gorst
St Clement Deputy Ian Gorst has been elected as Social Security Minister, winning an election against Deputy Geoff Southern. Deputy Gorst, who topped the poll in the recent election for Deputy in St Clement, gained 36 votes and Deputy Southern, 16. Deputy Gorst’s election in the States today followed that of Senators Philip Ozouf as […]
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Ozouf is deputy Chief Minister
TREASURY Minister Philip Ozouf has been appointed deputy Chief Minister. As the number two on the Council of Ministers, Senator Ozouf will deputise for Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur, in his absence, in chairing meetings of the council, meeting visitors or going on foreign trips. Senator Le Sueur said: ‘Senator Ozouf’s extensive experience as a […]
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New Ministers elected
Seven new Ministers have been elected by the States, with most of the positions going to candidates proposed by Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur. His only defeat was for the Health Ministry, which went to former Assistant Health Minister Jim Perchard who beat Senator Paul Routier, by 31 votes to 21. Senator Le Sueur later […]
