RELATIONS with France have ‘steadily improved since the difficulties surrounding fisheries last year’, according to the External Relations Minister. Deputy Philip Ozouf made the comment following an appearance on French regional TV during a ministerial visit, which he said had underlined the ‘strong relations’ between Jersey and its ‘closest neighbours’. During an interview with France […]
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Twitter spats break out as election campaign hots up
TWITTER can provide a great platform for candidates to engage with the electorate… But it can also offer some interesting, and at times odd, interactions between those vying for votes. Two Deputy candidates became embroiled in a Twitter spat this week – over whether a hotel was in St Saviour or St Helier. Following a […]
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Chief Minister in U-turn as Deputy quits finance role
THE Chief Minister was this morning due to face questions as to why External Relations Minister Philip Ozouf has stepped down from his political responsibility for the financial services industry – just five days after she publicly backed him. Deputy Ozouf resigned as minister with responsibility for the sector after being summonsed to attend the […]
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Minister hopes French will be able to use ID cards to enter Jersey – after visitor numbers dropped 'off a cliff edge' after Brexit
ALLOWING French visitors to use identity cards to travel to the Channel Islands could help revitalise the tourism industry post-Brexit, according to the External Relations Minister. Deputy Philip Ozouf said that the number of visitors from the country had dropped off a ‘cliff edge’ and confirmed that discussions were taking place between Jersey and France […]
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Corn Riots Festival ‘an opportunity to develop links with Normandy’
AN annual Corn Riots Festival could become an important event that helps to develop cultural and trade links with Normandy, the Economic Development Minister has said. Deputy Kirsten Morel said that the festival, which was held last month, could ‘set a precedent’ for the Island to welcome talent from neighbouring French regions to Jersey. The […]
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Jersey ‘punches well above its weight on sporting stage’
JERSEY athletes competing on the international stage prove the value of sport to the Island, an assistant minister has said. With Team Jersey already in action across a variety of disciplines in the Commonwealth Games, the Island’s cricketers are set to take centre stage over the next ten days. The Island is hosting five teams […]
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French talks include focus on passports
STRONGER links between Jersey and France, including transport connections and interest in the Island from a French hotel operator, were discussed when a leading politician from Normandy visited the Island. La Manche region president Jean Morin held talks with Jersey politicians including Chief Minister Kristina Moore, External Relations Minister Philip Ozouf and Economic Development Minister […]
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Reform Jersey wins four leading roles on Scrutiny
REFORM Jersey has claimed half of the eight vacancies for chairs of committees and Scrutiny panels in the new States, including a narrow success for party leader Sam Mézec in a role that was previously occupied by the new Chief Minister. Deputy Mézec was elected as chair of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel yesterday, winning […]
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Jersey's ministers suffer ‘a full-blown massive nose-bleed’ in crucial health-service debate
STATES Members delivered what the Chief Minister described as ‘a full-blown massive nose-bleed’ when they voted to stop the government ‘raiding’ a fund set up to help Islanders with the cost of visiting their GP. During the second day of the debate into the 2023-26 Government Plan, the Assembly voted convincingly to support a Scrutiny […]
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Hospital land purchase ‘must be put on pause’
A DECISION to pursue a compulsory purchase of land for the hospital project should be ‘paused’ until the new government is fully-formed, a former Assistant Chief Minister has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf spoke out after the Parish of St Helier received a ‘series of compulsory purchase notices’ last Tuesday – during the ‘purdah’ period which […]
