MULTIPLE proposals for changing the make-up of the States Assembly are set to be debated as politicians gather for this week’s sitting. Starting at 9.30am tomorrow, the agenda will be dominated by electoral reform and the potential return of Senators, but also includes debates on a national day for Jersey and political engagement, plus the […]
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Exclusive: New ‘recovery hub’ planned to tackle drink and drug issues amid homelessness crisis
EXCLUSIVE A “RECOVERY day hub” to support Islanders struggling with drink or drug issues will be opened this year, the JEP can reveal. The chief executive of the Silkworth Charity Group, Jason Wyse, told the JEP that the service would offer a “safe, non-judgmental environment” for those seeking support – and confirmed it would “definitely” […]
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Flags at half-mast in Jersey as tributes paid to Pope Francis
FLAGS across Jersey will be lowered to half-mast as Islanders join millions around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. The Bishop of Rome passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, following recent health complications. According to Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the pontiff “returned to the home of the Father” […]
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Social housing criteria to be expanded to include 18-to-25-year-olds
SOCIAL housing criteria is due to be expanded to include those under the age of 25, the Housing Minister has confirmed – as he admitted that concerns about the exodus of young Islanders “keep him up at night”. Deputy Sam Mézec told the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel yesterday that he will be lowering […]
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Ministers propose gazumping consultation
A CONSULTATION on whether property transactions should include a legally binding pre-sale agreement will be undertaken by June 2027, if States Members agree. Deputy Max Andrews has lodged a proposition pushing for legislation to prevent Islanders from being left “vulnerable” to gazumping and gazundering when buying or selling property. Gazumping refers to instances in which […]
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Budget amendment seeks £250k to tackle empty properties issue
A £250,000 policy could be developed to ensure properties are not left empty and abandoned for extended periods of time. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel has lodged an amendment to the 2026 Budget asking for funds from the Cabinet Office expenditure to be ringfenced specifically to tackle the problem of empty homes. The […]
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Politicians reject move to allow some non-British citizens to stand for election
A RENEWED bid to allow some Islanders who are not British citizens to stand for election has been rejected by the States Assembly. Politicians voted by 24 to 18 against a proposition brought by Deputy Carina Alves about extending the criteria to become a States Member to include non-British people living in Jersey who have […]
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Former Bailiff claims Minister’s rental reforms “unfair” for landlords
A FORMER Bailiff is pushing against the Housing Minister’s proposed rent reforms, claiming that measures to protect tenants are “unfair” for landlords and would affect their “right to ownership”. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache made the criticisms in an amendment to Deputy Sam Mézec’s new residential tenancy law proposals, which include limits on rent increases and […]
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Population debate to question Jersey’s choices on growth and migration
SHOULD Jersey open its doors or pull up the drawbridge to manage its population – or take another approach entirely? That question will be examined at a live panel event hosted by All Island Media next month as experts and Jersey’s economy minister set out options for the Island. The event – ‘Population… open the […]
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Planned ‘updates’ to housing laws spark call for controls to be relaxed
THOUSANDS of Islanders could see their residency status rebranded from “registered” to “standard” under proposed changes to Jersey’s housing and work regulations. The move, which would not impact their ability to access properties, is detailed in the report accompanying the government-lodged Draft Control of Housing and Work (Residential and Employment Status) (Jersey) Regulations, which lists […]
