JERSEY’S politicians will meet today to elect a new Chief Minister. Over the course of this morning, current Treasury Minister Ian Gorst, Deputy Sam Mézec and Deputy Lyndon Farnham (pictured below) are expected to make a ten-minute appeal to the Assembly on why they deserve the role. As with last week’s no-confidence vote, which saw […]
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New rent control proposals could cause landlords to ‘throw in the towel’, JLA says
LANDLORDS have hit out at the Housing Minister’s “worrying” plans to introduce rent stabilisation measures. Guy Morris, chair of the Jersey Landlords Association, said that Deputy Sam Mézec’s new residential tenancy law – set to be brought forward later this year – could cause his members to “throw in the towel” and worsen the Island’s […]
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Deputy Lyndon Farnham says he wrote his submission to be Chief Minister… after documents list former leader John Le Fondré as author
DEPUTY Lyndon Farnham has stressed that he wrote his formal submission to be Jersey’s political leader – after documents appeared to show it had been authored by former Chief Minister John Le Fondré. Each candidate in the running to replace Deputy Kristina Moore had to register and submit their “vision statement” for the Island by […]
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Political party claims it is "no longer welcome" at former minister's coffee shop
THE Housing Minister has said his political party is “no longer welcome” at a coffee shop run by his predecessor – after being told its members needed to hold their monthly weekend constituency surgery somewhere else. Deputy Sam Mézec took to social media to reveal that Reform Jersey’s St Helier South Deputies would not be […]
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Chief Minister agrees to meet Reform Jersey ahead of confidence vote
THE Chief Minister has agreed to a meeting with Reform Jersey – which will take place this morning – as she attempts to shore up support ahead of a vote of no confidence. But in her letter to the party, Deputy Kristina Moore emphasised that most of the policies in their New Deal manifesto had […]
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Update on new law to help rental sector ‘thrive’
A NEW residential tenancy law, set to be brought forward later this year, will provide “the bedrock for a thriving rental sector”, the Housing Minister has said. Deputy Sam Mézec has issued an update to the States Assembly about his proposed legislation, which he hopes will be in force by next year. The new law […]
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Rough sleepers raise thousands for charity that supports homeless
MORE than 100 Islanders braved wet and windy weather to take part in the Sanctuary Trust’s annual Sleep Out at Pier Road car park. The charity event, which raises funds to support the Island’s homeless, took place on Friday evening. Around 120 people abandoned the comfort of their homes for the night, raising vital funds […]
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‘Electioneering’ claim as politicians back forced cash acceptance – full debate and how they voted
STATES Members have been accused of electioneering and adding costs to businesses by forcing companies to accept cash payments. Murray Norton, Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said that the decision on whether to accept cash payments should fall to the individual companies. Yesterday, States Members overwhelmingly backed a move from Deputy Montfort Tadier that requires […]
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Potential roles for Reform Jersey in Social Security, Housing, Education and Economy
CHIEF Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has suggested there could be roles for Reform Jersey in Social Security, Housing, Education and Economy within the Island’s new government. Although not guaranteeing ministerial nominations – referring instead to “some presence in the ministries where social issues are most prevalent” – Deputy Farnham said there was a need, particularly in […]
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Jersey's Chief Minister-designate sets his sights on new ministerial team
“GRATEFUL”, “slightly overwhelmed” and with “no time to celebrate”, Jersey’s newly-elected Chief Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has already turned his mind to some of the main tasks the next government will be faced with – including delivering the Island’s new hospital. In the States yesterday, Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec dropped out of the race […]
