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EUROPEAN workers have not been interested in coming to Jersey since Brexit and additional planned population controls are likely to exacerbate the trend, according to Jersey Farmers’ Union president Peter Le Maistre. Chief Minister John Le Fondré has lodged a proposition calling for a new migration control framework which would introduce several new types of […]

A SIX-WEEK government media campaign to highlight successes and progress made in key areas during the past four years has been described by backbench politicians as ‘obvious propaganda’ and an inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money. On Friday, the government announced it would be using its social-media channels to share videos, interviews and blogs featuring officials […]

A NUMBER of medical records – which are still kept in paper form in Jersey – went missing in the hospital in August, the Health Minster has confirmed.

A POLITICAL party member has become the first to officially throw her hat into the ring for next year’s election.

JERSEY’S tax system may need changing as companies employ increasing numbers of overseas remote-working staff, according to an assistant chief minister. Deputy Rowland Huelin said that during the recent consultation on the new Common Population Policy a number of businesses, particularly in financial services, reported they now had higher numbers of remote employees based in […]

THE Jersey Alliance has another five new candidates lined up to stand in next year’s general election and will choose its leader early next year, according to a founder member.

STATES Members have come together to condemn the abuse elected officials face online and over the phone, raising concerns that it could put off potential candidates in this year’s general election. However, Members also urged Islanders thinking of going into politics to still come forward, saying that, for the most part, people were engaged and […]

JERSEY’S newest political party – which has the backing of the majority of the Council of Ministers – has confirmed an intention to field at least 30 candidates in next year’s election.

ISLANDERS are being urged to contribute to a ‘holistic issue’, as the consultation period for the government’s population policy enters its final week.