JERSEY’S new government has been urged by former Chief Minister Kristina Moore not to ditch the work of the previous administration. In a handover letter sent to her replacement, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, Deputy Moore called for a “smooth transition” between the two ministerial teams to ensure stability. Deputy Farnham’s new-look Council of Ministers was elected […]
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Members back rent tribunal – but reject rest of Deputy’s housing plan
A PROPOSAL to introduce a rent tribunal or housing commission to adjudicate on disputes has been adopted by the States Assembly. The measure was one of several rent control policies put forward by Deputy Sam Mézec, a former Housing Minister, who saw the other elements of his proposition designed to protect tenants in rented properties […]
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Assembly rejects bid to scrap GST on food
A PROPOSAL to remove GST on food has been rejected by the States Assembly. St Saviour Deputy Raluca Kovacs’ proposition was voted down by 27 votes to 17 in the Chamber on Thursday. The Reform Jersey politician urged Members to listen and respond to what she described as ‘a proven need’. If successful, her proposition […]
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'Too many of our politicians do not have the life experience to take on the challenges of government'
By John Henwood PERHAPS this is the end of the political cycle which began with the 2018 election. In case you forgot, Tracey Vallois – remember her? – topped the poll with Kristina Moore second just 226 votes behind. Ian Gorst came sixth in the all-Island vote. Chief Minister for two terms having beaten Sir […]
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Doubt cast on Overdale affordability
A RECENT review of the Overdale hospital project ‘casts sufficient doubt’ on the affordability and delivery of the scheme, the Treasury Minister has said. During a Future Hospital panel hearing yesterday, Deputy Ian Gorst reiterated that the project would have been unable to be completed within the budget agreed by the previous Assembly. Panel members […]
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Jersey's Infrastructure Minister: Four-site plans ‘unlikely to cost less than Our Hospital’
JERSEY’S new healthcare facilities are unlikely to be any cheaper than the £800 million Our Hospital scheme, which was rejected partly amid concerns over its price, the Infrastructure Minister has said. Deputy Tom Binet admitted during States questions yesterday that the sharp rise in inflation, and the fact that the new project included more health […]
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WATCH: 'It was an honour' to pay respects to the Queen at lying-in-state, says Jersey's Chief Minister
JERSEY’S Chief Minister said it was an ‘honour’ to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of Islanders when she attended the late monarch’s lying-in-state in London. Deputy Kristina Moore along with Deputy Chief Minister Kirsten Morel, chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee Karen Shenton-Stone, president of the Scrutiny Liaison Committee Sam Mézec […]
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Minister to consider format for rape trials
THE Home Affairs Minister is considering a potential move toward Jurat trials for rape offences. Deputy Helen Miles made the comments in the States yesterday when questioned about how the government would address the Island’s low conviction rate. In January, David Sullivan (28) became the first person to be convicted in two years, after being […]
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'Does gas power have a role to play as the Island transitions to a net-zero emissions future?'
By Richard Digard A CALL earlier this month by Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec for Island Energy – the gas utility company – to be taken into public ownership, following the near week-long outage affecting around 4,000 homes and businesses, raises an important CI issue: what’s the point of propane? Or, if you prefer, […]
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Infrastructure Minister denies being ‘aggressive’ during ‘tense’ government meeting
THE Infrastructure Minister has denied being ‘aggressive’ in a government meeting, but admitted it was ‘tense’. Tensions had been brewing for at least six months between Chief Minister Kristina Moore and Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet before their public spat, recently released documents have revealed. Deputy Binet wrote to Deputy Moore in October to say he […]
