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 […]
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Housing ‘is a challenge but it is not a crisis’
JERSEY faces a housing ‘challenge’ but there is no crisis, the Treasury Minister has said, adding that the situation in the Island was not as bad as in India and Africa.
The Rock described as newsletter for health provider
JERSEY Post delivered a controversial Covid-sceptic newspaper to households this week after being told it was a promotional publication for a health-service provider, the company has confirmed.
First candidate for general election
A POLITICAL party member has become the first to officially throw her hat into the ring for next year’s election.
Party politics: Moves to deal with conflicts in the States
HOW the Chief Minister is elected may need to change with party politics ‘likely to intensify conflicts’ in the States over the election of ministers, an independent research group has warned.
‘Do not delay implementing measures if that is the advice’
ANY recommendations from government health advisers about reintroducing mandatory mask wearing must be acted upon quickly and transparently, a health Scrutiny panel member has said.
Minister must respect States as sovereign, warns Senator
A STATES Member has said the Assembly ‘must be respected’ as the sovereign decision-making body in the Island.
Jersey news: 10 things we've learnt this week
FROM storms and pesky pigs, to geckos and weird stuff washing up on our shores, it has been a busy week of news. And in case you missed some of it, here is a run down of what has been making the headlines. The ten things we’ve learnt this week are: 1. Whatever we did […]
Ready to answer the public’s call for change
DEPUTY Kristina Moore is keen not to tempt fate ahead of tomorrow’s States Assembly meeting to determine the next Chief Minister. But, after securing nominations from more than half of the Chamber, she is in about as strong a position as possible at this stage. ‘I am really humbled by their support. I have been […]
Government Plan debate: Members to consider ‘immense borrowing’
POLITICIANS face a marathon debate in the States Assembly next week as ministers seek approval for the the biggest ‘budget’ in the Island’s history.

