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FRESH bids for a landlord licensing scheme, an empty-property tax and a government-backed shared-equity scheme to support first-time buyers are among a raft of measures being proposed to tackle the Island’s housing crisis. States Members will be asked to approve an amendment to the government’s Common Strategic Policy from Deputy Sam Mézec when it is […]

THE new Chief Minister was yesterday grilled on zero-hour contracts, the living wage and Jersey’s tax arrangements when she appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. During a ten-minute interview, Deputy Kristina Moore was taken to task by host Emma Barnett over the belief held by some that the Island is a tax haven where […]

APPLICATIONS to create taller buildings in St Helier will be easier to get through the planning process, if the Bridging Island Plan is approved, following a successful amendment and despite objections that it risked turning St Helier into Hong Kong. The amendment, brought by Senator Ian Gorst, allows for buildings taller than eight storeys to […]

THE Housing Minister plans to reinstate an ‘independent body’ for tenants to appeal against rent rises – but has received a fierce backlash from Reform Jersey over the proposed make-up of the panel. Deputy David Warr yesterday lodged a proposition to appoint four members to the Rent Control Tribunal, which has lain dormant since 2009. […]

A RAFT of measures – including a three-month extension to the planned cut in social security contributions – are being proposed to help Islanders struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The proposals – which have been lodged as amendments to the government’s mini-budget – also include a two-year freeze on rent increases and an end to […]

ISLANDERS need to help stamp out toxic online abuse which is polluting political debate in Jersey, say States Members, amid reports that the problem has reached epidemic proportions in the UK. One Deputy said that women, in particular, were being targeted and another revealed that she had contacted the police about online abuse she received […]

MINISTERS have defended proposals contained in a mini-budget designed to tackle the cost-of-living crisis – amid criticism from pressure groups and a trade union that more support could be offered. During a Scrutiny hearing yesterday, Treasury Minister Ian Gorst and Social Security Minister Elaine Millar were questioned about whether the proposals were targeted enough towards […]

THE race for Chief Minister could be hotly contested – with three candidates already confirming their intention to stand and at least two others considering their position. Jersey Liberal Conservatives leader Sir Philip Bailhache, Senator Kristina Moore and Reform Jersey’s Sam Mézec have all said they intend to compete for the top job in Jersey […]

A FUND established to help individuals who find themselves in financial difficulty has a new administrator. The Jersey Community Foundation replaces Jurats, who previously administered the Ann Alice Rayner Fund, following yesterday’s States vote. Treasury Minister Susie Pinel said the ‘narrow changes’ to the fund were needed after Jurats indicated last year that it was […]