AFTER a deathly-dull Tuesday, the States Chamber stirred into life yesterday during tetchy exchanges between Reform Jersey representatives and their opponents. When three Reform Members were elected to ministerial roles, they would have settled for this as a nice problem to have: adversaries lining up to take pot-shots at Housing Minister Sam Mézec for his […]
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Reform Jersey politician calls for new policy to deal with ‘unaffordable’ social housing rents
A NEW policy is needed to tackle “unaffordable” social housing rents which are pushing some tenants “deeper into poverty”, a Reform Jersey politician has argued in her recently lodged proposition. Deputy Raluca Kovacs is calling on the Housing Minister – fellow Reform member Deputy Sam Mézec – to ensure that social housing rents are set […]
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Review of complaints procedure backed by Members
NEW measures dealing with how politicians can be punished when complaints against them are upheld will be considered as part of a major review backed by the States Assembly. Politicians voted unanimously in favour of a proposition brought by Deputy Raluca Kovacs, who said the existing sanctions available were narrow and inflexible, negatively impacting levels […]
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Jersey Deputy ‘honoured’ to be named New Parliamentarian of the Year
A REFORM Jersey politician has been recognised internationally for “an impressive record of achievement” in her first years as a parliamentarian. Deputy Raluca Kovacs, who was elected to the States Assembly in 2022, has been named the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s New Parliamentarian of the Year 2024. The award is aimed at first-term politicians from across […]
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Deputy calls for study into new levy on land profits
A POLITICIAN is calling for £100,000 to be set aside next year to explore a new levy on profits made by landowners when the value of their land jumps after it’s rezoned or given planning permission. Deputy Raluca Kovacs said the move would make the system fairer by allowing the public to share in the […]
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Automatic voter registration system is “on track” for election next year
THE new automatic voter registration system is “on track” to be ready before the election next year – despite Islanders receiving paper forms encouraging them to register to vote. Privileges and Procedures Committee chair Deputy Steve Ahier was responding to a written question from Deputy Raluca Kovacs about the progress of the automatic voter registration project and […]
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Capping cost of essential supermarket items is a “long way” from minister’s thinking
CAPPING the cost of essential items in Island supermarkets is market intervention “a long way” from the thinking of the Economic Development Minister, the Assembly heard this week. Deputy Kirsten Morel said the “reality” was at least 80% of food in Jersey was imported, compared to around 45% in the UK. Addressing politicians, he continued: […]
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Assembly gets ready for penultimate sitting of 2025
ESTABLISHING “no fault” divorces, a proposed review of the code of conduct for politicians, changes to Social Security benefits and the minimum size for one of the Island’s most popular shellfish are among the topics on the agenda when the States Assembly convenes this week. Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat will put forward a […]
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Ministers oppose removing GST from food
HAVING a broad 5% rate of GST is simpler to administer for businesses and government, while removing the tax from food is unlikely to lead to “observable price reductions”, ministers have said. A petition calling for the charge to be taken off food passed 1,000 signatures prompting a ministerial response. The topic has been debated […]
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Royal honours: 'If somebody had told me 20 years ago I would be nominated, I would have laughed.'
STEVE Cartwright has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to the community as the Bailiff’s chief officer. There are three main elements to the role of Bailiff of Jersey which means Mr Cartwright has three jobs as well. The Bailiff represents the government on special occasions, […]
