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New rent control proposals could cause landlords to ‘throw in the towel’, JLA says
LANDLORDS have hit out at the Housing Minister’s “worrying” plans to introduce rent stabilisation measures. Guy Morris, chair of the Jersey Landlords Association, said that Deputy Sam Mézec’s new residential tenancy law – set to be brought forward later this year – could cause his membe...
Housing Minister is to ‘make a case’ for cap on rent increases
JERSEY’S Housing Minister has stated that he will “make a case” for a cap on rent increases – shortly after unveiling proposals to update the Island’s rental tenancy legislation. Speaking during yesterday’s Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel hearing, Deputy Mézec ack...
Prison changed external escort policy after ‘human rights breach’
THE prison’s external escort policy was revised last year following a court ruling which found that a prisoner had his human rights breached after being forced to attend his father’s funeral in handcuffs, a report has revealed. In December 2022, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of former Cent...
Suspected drink-driver reported by her husband
A WOMAN whose husband reported her on suspicion of drink-driving has admitted failing to provide a breath sample to the police. Lyndsay Jane Richardson was found by officers at St John’s Inn on the afternoon of 7 April, after a call from her husband. Her grey Audi was parked outside the pub. St He...
Ultramarathon runner in training ahead of cancer op this summer
A RUNNER with prostate cancer is taking on two ultramarathons this summer to raise money for charity and to encourage other men to get tested. Neil Laffoley, who works for Active Jersey, was diagnosed in January – shortly after he began his training. Undeterred, he is planning to run a 40-mile rac...
Signage of former Jersey government offices finds a new home
ISLANDERS may have spotted a new feature in town on their commute yesterday morning… The distinctive lettering which once sat above the entrance to Cyril Le Marquand House has been relocated to its new St Helier home after a couple of years in storage. Andium Homes this week unveiled the large sto...
Three more years proposed for chair of Jersey Consumer Council
A FORMER journalist who has served as chair of the Jersey Consumer Council since 2018 has been put forward to remain in the role for a further three years. Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel has lodged a proposition, set to be considered by States Members next month, outlining the intention...
New location for Weekender Festival as headliners are announced
WEEKENDER Festival is set to move from the Royal Jersey Showground to a new location at the People’s Park. Tickets are due to go on sale on Friday for the festival, with organisers announcing that this year’s headliners will be singer-songwriter Tom Grennan and Glaswegian rock band Texas. Postin...
Update on new law to help rental sector ‘thrive’
A NEW residential tenancy law, set to be brought forward later this year, will provide “the bedrock for a thriving rental sector”, the Housing Minister has said. Deputy Sam Mézec has issued an update to the States Assembly about his proposed legislation, which he hopes will be in force by next ...
Changes to Bailiff’s role "would probably need a referendum", says Sir Timothy
SPLITTING the dual role of the Bailiff would alter Jersey’s constitution so fundamentally that such a decision would probably need to go to a referendum, according to Sir Timothy Le Cocq, who has held the office since 2019. Speaking at a Chamber of Commerce lunch event yesterday, Sir Timothy spoke...
Condor and Brittany Ferries offer discounted trips to Spain and Ireland
CONDOR and Brittany Ferries have launched a joint initiative to offer Islanders discounted fares on the French company’s network to Spain and Ireland. The new pricing scheme follows a promise made by Condor’s and Brittany Ferries’ chief executive, Christophe Mathieu, last month that the two co...
Police warn Islanders about new scammer with 'London accent'
POLICE are warning Islanders about a new scammer with a “London accent” who has already conned one local out of £12,800. In a statement posted to social media, the States police said the scammer claimed to be from HSBC, using no caller ID and is described as “extremely sophisticated in his kn...
Postage stamps celebrate 150 years of Corbière Lighthouse
JERSEY Post has celebrated 150 years of Corbière Lighthouse with an issue of six stamps featuring key moments in the landmark’s construction. The lighthouse has helped seafarers to safely navigate local waters since it was first lit on 24 April 1874. Jersey Post’s latest stamp issue entitled SE...
Danish shipping firm DFDS ready to lodge bid to run Channel Islands ferry service
A DANISH shipping company hoping to beat Condor to secure the tender for Jersey’s freight and passenger ferry services has stated its case to Islanders. DFDS yesterday held an open meeting at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel which was attended by representatives from a number of local businesses ...
Inquest into death of mother stabbed by son to resume
AN inquest into the death of a former honorary police officer in St Peter, who was killed by her 40-year-old son in August 2019, is due to resume today and to conclude next week. Pamela Nisbet (68) was stabbed by her son, Andrew Charles Nisbet, a former clinical radiologist who was sentenced to rema...
Woman who drove through St Helier while more than three times alcohol limit avoids jail for "absolutely appalling" offence
A 50-YEAR-OLD woman who drove through St Helier while more than three times the legal alcohol limit has narrowly escaped a jail sentence. The Magistrate, Bridget Shaw, said Pamela Glover was guilty of “absolutely appalling” behaviour which could have resulted in her being sent to prison. But she...
'Live' anti-tank shell found by the side of path in Jersey
ISLANDERS exploring Jersey’s quiet green lanes and scenic woods may encounter horse poo, the odd squirrel and – if they look closely – unexploded ordnance… Mike Beaugeard said it was “quite a surprise” when he discovered an anti-tank shell nestled in a grass verge while he was walking at...
UK inflation rate means 'worst' of cost-of-living crisis for Islanders could be over
THE worst of the cost-of-living crisis could be over and Islanders struggling following relentless rises in prices and mortgage rates could finally be “heading towards better times”, experts have said. The highest inflation rate since the early 1980s and 14 consecutive rises in the Bank of Engla...
Islanders criticise court after artist found with indecent images avoids prison
A CHILD-ABUSE campaigner has condemned the Royal Court for failing to jail an artist who downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children. Cheyenne O’Connor branded the 312-hour community service order handed to Edward Blampied “disgusting” and said it was “no deterrent” to others tempte...
WATCH: 20ft fountain in St Helier as water main bursts
A WATER main which burst – creating a 20ft fountain in Kensington Place – has now been fixed. Jersey Water said that “normal service” has now resumed and that they have tried to visit every home in the area to check the water pressure. (Video: Matthew Martin) In a statement, they added: “W...