AT least 13 Islanders were involved in the contaminated blood scandal, it has been confirmed. The scandal saw more than 30,000 patients in the UK infected with HIV and hepatitis C after being given contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s. More than 3,000 people have died as a result, and thousands more live […]
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Man denied entry to town pub loses claim for unlawful discrimination
CLAIMS that a doorman denied a man entry to a town bar due to him being gay have been dismissed by the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal. Michael Wynne alleged that he was turned away from The Mary Rose, on Mulcaster Street, when he was on a night out with his friends and partner, Alex Fergusson-Cooper, […]
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New £7.3m mental health ward in St Saviour due to open soon
A LONG-awaited new mental-health ward is set to open within days – after years of delays and fierce criticism of services available to some of Jersey’s most vulnerable residents. Sixteen en-suite rooms will open to patients at the redeveloped Clinique Pinel in St Saviour on 28 June following a £7.3 million project. The so-called “place […]
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Could Jersey be next to decriminalise cannabis?
JERSEY’S Health Minister has signalled his support for decriminalising cannabis. As countries across the world continue to review, reduce or even abolish penalties for those caught with the drug, Deputy Tom Binet said that a softer stance on possessing cannabis would “make a lot of sense”. And Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said that although he […]
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Review shows new hospital has pretty much been set up to fail
By Richard Digard HOW much government can the island of Jersey afford? No, it’s not a trick question but one triggered by the frankly alarming report from the Deputy Jonathan Renouf review panel’s detailed examination of the £710m Overdale hospital project, which has found multiple deficiencies in the scheme. Just how serious these are has […]
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Plans to downsize public sector coming in February, says Treasury Minister
JERSEY’S Budget for 2026 and beyond has been approved with a clear message from the Treasury Minister that solutions to downsize the public sector are now imminent, as pressure mounts over the scale of government spending. Closing four days of tense debate, Deputy Elaine Millar told the States Assembly that work was already under way […]
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States vote against extension of studying modern languages
STATES Members have voted not to extend the requirement for Jersey pupils to study at least one modern language, other than English, from the age of 14 to 16. A key part of the proposition by Deputy Montfort Tadier to change the Island’s policy on language teaching for GCSE students was scuppered when an amendment […]
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States praised for approach to possible cannabis reform
A PRO-CANNABIS campaign group has praised the States for “setting a direction of travel” on the potential legalisation and decriminalisation of the drug. Although States Members yesterday voted by 23 to 22 to reject the decriminalisation of personal possession and recreational use of the class B drug, a further move – adopted by 26 to […]
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Ferry contract high on the agenda in States this week
IT may be the Budget sitting, with politicians debating the government’s plans for the next four years, but another topic is set to feature prominently in the States Assembly this week – ferry services. The question of which operator will be contracted to provide Jersey’s freight and passenger links when the current agreement with Condor […]
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St Clement youth centre divides States Members as Budget debate continues
POLITICIANS yesterday decided to postpone developing youth facilities in St Clement until 2028. While Deputy Karen Wilson’s amendment received much vocal support throughout the hours-long – and at times emotive – debate, the proposed change to the government’s £1.2 billion spending plans was rejected when 15 States Members voted for and 31 voted against. Speaking […]
