BLUE Islands is to come under scrutiny in the States Assembly as politicians quiz ministers about the embattled airline and a loan from government worth more than £8 million. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar was due to face an oral question from former Chief Minister Kristina Moore this morning about the £8.5 million loan, taken out […]
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St Lawrence church gets approval for new community hall
MEMBERS of the congregation at a church in St Lawrence clapped and cheered after gaining approval for revised plans to construct a community centre. The Planning Committee voted unanimously to support a recommendation by planning officers to approve plans for the proposed “Hope Centre” at the Grade 1-listed St Matthew’s Church in Millbrook. Originally built […]
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Plans for multi-million-pound “agricultural enterprise” in Trinity rejected
PLANS to develop a multi-million-pound “agricultural enterprise” in Trinity have been turned down. The Planning Committee yesterday refused plans to construct what was intended to be a centre for agricultural innovation, training, and research on the surrounding fields of Augrès House. Richard Griffiths, the owner of the property, had pledged £5 million of his own […]
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Political sketch: Seriousness prevails after tales of licking, bitten bums and Mexican stand-offs
THERE’S a fine line to be trodden over when it is appropriate to enjoy some light-hearted humour during a serious debate. Moves to change the Dogs (Jersey) Law 1961 were on the agenda in the States Assembly yesterday, and there were times when it was hard not to chuckle at some of the contributions. Constable […]
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Parking space for every home to form part of revised planning guidance
NEW housing schemes will need to provide a parking space for every unit of accommodation after a proposition was supported by politicians in the States Assembly. St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft brought forward the proposition to combat what he described as the disadvantages faced by town dwellers, and won the vote convincingly by 26-11. The […]
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Call to update Jersey’s ‘archaic’ drugs laws
A POLITICIAN is calling for an update to the Island’s “archaic” drugs laws, which categorises cannabis oil – often used for medical reasons – at the same level as heroin. Currently under Jersey’s Misuse of Drugs Law, dried cannabis flower and resin are listed as class B controlled substances. However, cannabis extracts containing cannabinols, which […]
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CI ferry service operator to be named next month
THE future operator of the Channel Islands’ passenger and freight ferry services is due to be announced next month, the Economic Development Minister has revealed. Deputy Kirsten Morel said that officers were expected to make a recommendation regarding the winner of the procurement process – which saw Jersey and Guernsey invite bids from qualified firms […]
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Planning meeting branded a ‘sham’ as St Aubin kiosk project is rejected
PLANS for a beach kiosk on the seafront overlooking St Aubin’s Bay have been rejected by the Planning Committee during a meeting described as a “sham” by a supporter of the project. Members of the committee voted unanimously to support a recommendation by officers to refuse planning permission for the proposed café next to public […]
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Committee warns against rushed changes to Assembly
CHANGING the make-up of the States Assembly in the run-up to a general election would risk “reputational damage” to Jersey and “further disengage” voters, the Privileges and Procedures Committee has said. Ahead of a series of proposals to alter the composition of the Chamber in time for the election scheduled for June next year, which […]
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Plans to build flats on Havre des Pas car park are rejected
PLANS to transform a Havre des Pas car park into 26 flats have been refused by the Planning Committee. But some members of the committee said it was “inevitable” that the land would be built on, while others said the proposals needed a “little bit of tweaking” and they could get over the line. Seymour […]
