JERSEY’S largest political party is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this month with a series of events and public engagements. Today marks a decade since Reform Jersey was officially incorporated in the Royal Court as a political party. The social-democratic party has ten members in the States Assembly, including four in government – Social Security Minister […]
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Third Reform Jersey candidate for St Helier South confirmed
A COMMUNICATIONS professional is to round out Reform Jersey’s candidates in St Helier South. Carla Jardim will join sitting Deputies Tom Coles and Beatriz Porée on the ballot paper on behalf of the party. Independent candidates Bernie Manning and Samantha Gleave are also set to contest the district. A former Haute Vallée, Hautlieu and Oxford […]
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St Helier Deputy confirms second-term bid
A DEPUTY who has campaigned for better protection for migrant workers is to seek re-election in St Helier South. Deputy Beatriz Porée was elected for the first time in 2022 alongside her Reform Jersey colleagues Deputies Sam Mézec and Tom Coles as well as Deputy David Warr. She has served on the Children, Education and […]
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Jersey is “not immune” to “manosphere” content, says politician
A JERSEY politician has warned that the Island is “not immune” to the growing influence of online “manosphere” content, as concerns mount about its impact on young people. The issue has been thrust into the spotlight recently by Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary, Inside the Manosphere, which explores the online network of influencers promoting ultra-masculine […]
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Average wait for those in “urgent need” of housing reaches three years
FIFTEEN Islanders waiting for social housing are currently being put up in hotels by the government, it has emerged – with the average wait for those in “urgent need” standing at three years. There are currently 56 families with children in Band 1 of the Affordable Housing Gateway, which is where applications are placed if […]
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Call to review rule that says 15% of big housing schemes must be affordable
A POLICY which stipulates that 15% of units in housing projects of 50 or more homes must be part of an assisted-purchase scheme could be reviewed, if States Members agree. Deputy Moz Scott argues that this rule has contributed to developers putting the brakes on larger housing schemes. The Assistant Economic Development Minister and St […]
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Committee chair declines to progress Ozouf suspension move after tied vote
A PROPOSITION calling for the suspension of Deputy Ozouf looks likely to be debated by States Members in the coming weeks – although it remains unclear who will initiate the move. After a letter was sent to the Privileges and Procedures Committee by Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec on Monday, PPC chair Deputy Steve […]
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Deputy Mézec tops JEP poll to replace Chief Minister
THE Reform Jersey leader is the preferred candidate to replace Deputy Kristina Moore as Chief Minister should a vote of no confidence succeed, according to a recent JEP poll. With 21% of 2,585 votes counted, Deputy Sam Mézec came out on top – while runners-up were Deputy Lyndon Farnham, with 19%, and former Infrastructure Minister […]
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LIVE: Chief Minister election
A NEW Chief Minister will be elected today. Treasury Minister Ian Gorst, backbencher Deputy Lyndon Farnham and Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec are competing for the top job in Island politics. Follow all the action below.
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Housing policies ‘are working’ to reduce prices, says minister
THE Housing Minister has dismissed calls for “urgent intervention” in Jersey’s housing market, arguing instead that current policies were working to correct years of “unsustainable” price increases. During question time in the States Assembly this week, Deputy Philip Ozouf challenged Housing Minister Sam Mézec on the slowdown in property transactions, particularly in the buy-to-let sector. […]
