THE States efficiency and reform bodies have new chairmen. Senator Ben Shenton will chair the Public Accounts Committee which reviews efficiency and value for money, and St Mary Constable Juliette Gallichan will chair the Privileges and Procedures Committee responsible for States standards and reform. In secret ballot elections on Friday afternoon, both won their seats […]
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Holland: Bailiff will not resign
THE Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, has said that he has no intention of resigning after the parent of a sex abuse victim called for him to go.
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Education rejects claim of cover-up
EDUCATION Minister Mike Vibert has refuted accusations that the department was involved in covering up child abuse.
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Council of Ministers survive
THE Council of Ministers have survived a vote of no confidence by an overwhelming majority. The States today rejected the proposition by 41 votes to eight, with two abstentions. The proposal had been brought by Senator Stuart Syvret who suggested that the vast majority of Islanders had ‘no confidence, faith or trust’ in the Council. […]
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The French are revolting . . . again
THERE are times when my well known affinity with most things French could easily turn to something close to divorce and right now, if only it was possible, I would be considering suing that nation for mental cruelty.
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The French are revolting . . . again
THERE are times when my well known affinity with most things French could easily turn to something close to divorce and right now, if only it was possible, I would be considering suing that nation for mental cruelty.
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Waterfront scandal: Syvret brings ‘no confidence’ vote against Council of Ministers
A VOTE of no confidence is being brought against the Council of Ministers. Senator Stuart Syvret has lodged his proposition with the backing of Deputies Alan Breckon, Gerard Baudains and Paul Le Claire. Senator Syvret has described the Council of Ministers as ‘a complete shambles’ and says: ‘For the first time ever, the people of […]
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Waterfront fiasco: Four-story development
A MAJOR investigation into events surrounding the Waterfront fiasco is under way. Lawyers acting on behalf of the States are examining overseas lawsuits against the preferred developers, Harcourt, in both Dublin and Nevada. It has been promised that facts and figures as well as background reports surrounding the entire £330m project will be made public […]
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Review of the year – May
Review of the Year – May A GIANT Ferris wheel was erected at Jardins de la Mer as the Island hosted the Jersey Eye for the summer. The 60-metre wheel was brought to Jersey by Paul Talbot for a five-month stay, but it proved a controversial choice before it had even been delivered. There were […]
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Education Minister: James Reed
After a four-way contest, St Ouen Deputy James Reed has been elected as the new Education Minister. He won the seat in the States after an election involving four votes before he gained the necessary majority over Deputy Roy Le Hérissier, Senator Paul Routier and Deputy Judy Martin. After the first vote, which saw Deputy […]
