Government
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Long-term care contributions to rise by a full percentage point by 2030
Jersey’s draft Budget proposes phasing long-term care contributions from 1.5% to 2.5% between 2028 and 2030, citing rising costs driven by an ageing population.
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Ministers Stand Firm on Ambitious Plans for New Town Primary School!
St Helier’s New Primary School: A Costly Necessity or a Misguided Venture? In a bold move that has raised eyebrows across the Island, Jersey ministers are pushing forward with plans for a new primary school in…
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Park vs. Primary School: The Surprising Issue Set to Ignite the Upcoming Election in New Jersey!
Millennium Town Park Expansion: A Battle for St Helier’s Future Millennium Town Park Expansion: A Battle for St Helier’s Future Summary: The Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, is determined to continue advocating for the expansion…
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Demand for Enhanced Transparency in Scallop Exports to France Grows!
Minister Pressed for Clarity on French Rejection of Jersey Scallops In a rather fishy turn of events, Jersey’s Environment Minister, Steve Luce, is under scrutiny following reports that French authorities have rejected consignments of the island’s…
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Jersey Government Signals Willingness to Renegotiate Freight Flat Rates!
Jersey’s Chief Minister Acknowledges Inflation Concerns Jersey’s Chief Minister Acknowledges Inflation Concerns Summary: Jersey’s Chief Minister has admitted that the recent flat rate policy may contribute to short-term inflation. This article explores the implications of this…
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Jersey’s Attorney General Takes on New Role as Deputy Bailiff!
King Charles III Approves New Appointment in Jersey: What It Means for the Island In a significant development for Jersey, the appointment of a new official has been approved by none other than King Charles III…
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Unlocking the Secrets: Jersey’s Scallop Exports to France Demand Clarity!
Jersey’s Environment Panel Seeks Clarity on French Scallop Import Rules In a recent development that has stirred the waters of Jersey’s fishing industry, the Environment Panel has called for greater transparency regarding the regulations governing the…
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Critical Review Reveals Shortcomings in Jersey’s Special Needs System
Jersey Government’s Response to Recent Findings: A Step in the Right Direction? Summary: The Jersey government has accepted recent findings from an independent report and is now in the process of implementing several recommendations. This article…
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Exciting Leadership Update: Policy Centre Jersey Welcomes New Member to Management Committee!
Policy Centre Jersey Strengthens Management Committee with New Appointment Policy Centre Jersey Strengthens Management Committee with New Appointment Summary: The Policy Centre, an independent think tank based in Jersey, has welcomed Jennifer Bridge to its Management…
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Reflecting on an ‘Incredibly Eventful’ Tenure: Jersey’s Outgoing Bailiff Shares Insights
Jersey’s New Bailiff: A Look at Robert MacRae’s Appointment Jersey’s New Bailiff: A Look at Robert MacRae’s Appointment Summary: Robert MacRae is set to become Jersey’s 91st bailiff on 24 October. This article explores the significance…