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Taxpayers foot £26,500 bill for dangerous St Helier walls
Jersey’s government spent over £26,500 making two Rouge Bouillon properties safe after walls risked collapse, and is now pursuing owners for repayment.
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Why is it so hard to get between Jersey and Guernsey?
Jersey’s Economic Development Minister is exploring new ferry and air options with Guernsey, but past attempts have foundered on commercial and bureaucratic obs
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Some Jersey taxi rules have no clear legal basis, minister admits
Jersey’s Infrastructure Minister has launched a review into the island’s taxi regulations, admitting some rules lack a clear legal basis and calling the system
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Jersey horror-comedy short selected for Brooklyn film festival
Jersey filmmaker Philip Clyde-Smith’s horror-comedy short A Hand to Hold has been selected for the Bushwick Film Festival, screening in Brooklyn on 8 October.
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Jersey islanders still refused credit cards months after rule change
Jersey’s Consumer Council says islanders are still being turned down for credit cards despite July’s data-sharing fix, and wants the government to formally aler
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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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Fines for damaging hedge-cutting could reshape Jersey’s branchage law
Jersey’s branchage law, unchanged since 1914, may soon fine landowners and contractors who cut hedgerows excessively or cause lasting damage, as a formal review
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Inflation Holds Steady at 3.8%: What Does This Mean for Your Mortgage Rates?
Inflation Holds Steady: What It Means for Mortgage Rates and Jersey’s Economy In September, inflation in the UK remained at a surprising 3.8%, a figure that has left economists scratching their heads and homeowners biting their…
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Soft Inflation Sparks Optimism for Pre-Christmas Rate Cuts!
Jersey’s Housing Market: A Boon for Builders Amid Rate Sensitivity Jersey’s Housing Market: A Boon for Builders Amid Rate Sensitivity Summary: Recent trends in the UK housing market have shown a significant uptick in the shares…
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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…