CHANGING the make-up of the States Assembly in the run-up to a general election would risk “reputational damage” to Jersey and “further disengage” voters, the Privileges and Procedures Committee has said. Ahead of a series of proposals to alter the composition of the Chamber in time for the election scheduled for June next year, which […]
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The Weekly 10 1 / 10 Where is the storm-damaged slipway that began undergoing repairs this week? Option A Option B Option C Option D Play Again Jersey Wordles POLITICS EDITION Guess the 5-letter name of a current States Member: Guess Next Member
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Jersey’s chief economist warns landlord tax change could push up rents
SCRAPPING a key tax break for landlords could lead to higher rents and disrupt Jersey’s housing market, according to the government’s chief economist. Reform Jersey’s Deputy Catherine Curtis is seeking to stop landlords from deducting mortgage interest from rental income when calculating tax – a relief she described as “inequitable”. But Treasury Minister Elaine Millar […]
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Members return after summer break to packed political agenda
LONG-AWAITED reforms to rental property legislation, the security of Jersey’s borders, changes to electoral law and the possible suspension of a States Member are among the items on a packed agenda as the States Assembly returns to action next week. Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s proposed changes to the Island’s Residential Tenancy Law were last discussed […]
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Concerns that “creaking” court system could not cope with retrials
CONCERNS over fairness, prejudice and an already “creaking” court system have resurfaced following fresh calls to reintroduce retrials in Jersey following hung juries. The independent ‘Laws Review’, collated by Eleanor Laws KC, urged legislators to “reconsider the question of retrials when a jury cannot reach a majority decision, or when compelling evidence emerges post-conviction” – […]
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Haut du Mont explosion site transferred to government
THE site of the Pier Road explosion is being acquired by the government from Andium Homes on behalf of the public. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan recently signed a ministerial decision to approve the acquisition. Just over two years have passed since the explosion at a block of flats at Haut du Mont, which claimed the […]
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Most – and least – talkative politicians revealed
IT’S often said that some politicians love the sound of their own voice… and now we know exactly how much. New data has revealed who yaps the most (and who is the least talkative) in Jersey’s States Assembly, with one States Member clocking nearly 350,000 words – the equivalent of reading JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of […]
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Proposition to scrap Bailiff’s role as President of the States withdrawn
A PROPOSITION calling for the Island’s Bailiff to be replaced by an elected Speaker has been withdrawn. In a statement, Constable Andy Jehan, who proposed the move, said that he was “reluctantly” withdrawing his bid for an elected Speaker in the States to be chosen after the current Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, retires next […]
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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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Chief Minister-designate's ministerial choices revealed
CHIEF Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has revealed his choices for the new Council of Ministers. The Deputy is planning to overhaul the team, putting forward just a small number of existing ministers. Other States Members can, however, put themselves forward for the positions. The States will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) to elect the ministers. His choices are: […]
