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
This week’s sitting of the States was marked by an unedifying spectacle as relations between ministers fell apart amidst considerable acrimony. The cause was a deep split in the government on the Housing Minister’s reforms to the Residential Tenancy Law (RTL). It is worth remembering that these proposals are official government policy – they were … More Ministers at war
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?
…And why they are a bonkers idea for Jersey! https://studio.youtube.com/video/SvoMCjk4IbU/edit There have been a few articles and comments recently suggesting that rather than go for a wind farm, Jersey should look to small modular nuclear reactors (SMR’s) as the future of our energy supply. The idea capitalises on recent publicity around the race to develop … More Small modular reactors
This post is to provide an update (and further thoughts) on a meeting that all 5 elected representatives from St Brelade (Deputies Helen Miles, Moz Scott, Monty Tadier and myself, along with Constable Mike Jackson) held with Lloyds Bank on Thurs Sept 26th, to discuss the recently announced closure of their Les Quennevais branch. Following … More Lloyds Bank
Jonathan Renouf 