It was profoundly depressing (in this week’s budget debate) to hear a succession of ministers argue for a CUT in the budget of the Children’s Commissioner on the basis of deeply misleading and flawed arguments. This is my speech arguing AGAINST a cut in the budget. The basis of the case against the budget cut … More A shameful performance in a dishonourable cause
It may not be fashionable, but I want to say a few words in defence of the Bridging Island Plan – the principle document setting out planning policies for Jersey – and to make a case for finding some common ground in the planning battlefield. Following the rejection of the planning application by Strive for … More The Island Plan – Finding Common Ground?
On the morning of March 5th, islanders will recall that the airport was evacuated following receipt of a bomb scare. Thanks to the prompt and effective action of airport staff and the emergency services, the evacuation to Strive was efficient and once the threat had been assessed as not credible, the airport reopened at around … More The airport bomb scare: What a mess
UPDATE: Regrettably, the States voted 27:17 (with 2 abstentions) against the Proposition. Although, interestingly, since the vote the public reaction has been such that some members who did not support the Proposition are now saying they might support it, if it were to return. I confidently predict that it is only a matter of time … More Differential Pay for Ministers: Time for change?
Jonathan Renouf 