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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Home Affairs Minister to seek Islandwide mandate
THE Home Affairs Minister will give up her St Helier Deputy seat in order to stand in the Senatorial election. Deputy Mary Le Hegarat was first elected to the Assembly in 2018, before being returned once again in 2022. She became Home Affairs Minister in 2024 having previously served as chair of the Health and […]
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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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“An umbrella was needed to use the toilet” – Rent control then and now
EXPERTS on renting, letting or consumer advocacy have been encouraged to apply to a new tribunal which will apply the new Residential Tenancy Law. The new law gives tenants a number of new rights – including capping rent rises at RPI – and includes provision for a Jersey Rent Tribunal to consider appeals against rent […]
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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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Rent reforms, maritime safety and plans for the former Jersey Gas site on States agenda
PROPOSED rent reforms described as the “biggest overhaul” of residential tenancy legislation in over a decade are due to be debated at the States Assembly sitting beginning today. Renters would be given the right to challenge “unlawful” rent increases by going to a Rent Tribunal, under plans lodged by Housing Minister Sam Mézec. Rent increases […]
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New Alcohol Licensing Law passed into statute after lengthy campaign
A DECISION by politicians to call time on the Island’s “archaic” Licensing Law and replace it with new legislation has been welcomed as “thrilling” news by the hospitality industry. Members voted overwhelmingly to support the new Alcohol Licensing Law put forward by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, which replaces legislation dating from 1974. Under the […]
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External Relations Minister Ian Gorst announces plan to run as Senator
EXCLUSIVE EXTERNAL Relations Minister Ian Gorst will be standing for Senator in June’s election, if the Islandwide mandate returns, the JEP can reveal. The role was scrapped for the last election but States Members voted for its return last March, when the Assembly decided to replace a deputy in each of the nine voting districts […]
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Chief Minister-designate picks his preferred team
STATES Members were due to meet today to elect a new Council of Ministers. Chief Minister-designate Lyndon Farnham has already announced his nominees for the roles, including the post of Housing Minister, which will be contested. As promised both before and after winning the election last Thursday, Deputy Farnham’s list is “mixed”, with proposed seats […]
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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” […]
