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Xanthe Hamilton

Gender pay gap in Jersey

The Jersey Chamber of Commerce has launched a fierce response after planning officers advised against approving the proposed Strive hotel development in St Peter. Plans lodged in August outline a hotel, spa, conference venue and pool complex beside Strive Health Club near the Airport Road, with the ambition of creating a “sports, leisure and cultural destination” to support a wide range of community activity. The proposal drew early praise from islanders who welcomed the idea

Jersey Zoo Seeks Green Light for Cooling System in Rare Jumping Rat Habitat Jersey Zoo has submitted a planning application to install a new air-conditioning unit in the enclosure housing its endangered Malagasy giant jumping rats. The proposal, lodged by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, also includes plans for new timber fencing around the building at the zoo’s Les Augrès Manor site. Native to Madagascar, the species is critically endangered, with estimates suggestin

Could Seawater Be the Answer to the South West’s Future Water Shortage? Government projections warn that within the next quarter-century, water demand in England could exceed available supply. With the South West already experiencing pressure on its water network, some are asking whether seawater could provide a sustainable answer. Desalination — the process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable — is already critical in many parts of the world. Yet in the Britis

Jersey Surfer Says He “Got It Wrong” After GB Event Halted Amid Abuse Claims A surfer from Jersey has acknowledged he made a “mistake” after paddling out during the Great British Surf Cup in Thurso, Scotland — an event that was later suspended amid allegations that female athletes were verbally abused. Ian Battrick took to Instagram to apologise, calling his decision to surf during the women’s heat “selfish and thoughtless.” He stressed, however, that he did not threaten or a

Jersey Shares Solidarity With Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa Jersey has sent a message of solidarity to Jamaica following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa. The powerful storm struck the Caribbean nation on Tuesday, tearing through communities, destroying property and infrastructure, flooding homes and claiming five lives. Bailiff of Jersey, Robert MacRae, expressed deep sympathy for those affected by the disaster. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the extensive da

Jersey Rowers Earn Team GB Selection for World Beach Sprint Championships

Independent Advocacy Rolled Out for Jersey Children in Care and With Additional Needs

Authorities in Jersey may soon have expanded powers to safeguard animal welfare under a new set of proposals tabled by ministers. The draft legislation would give police the ability to enter properties and remove animals believed to be suffering or at immediate risk. It also includes new protections for service animals, making it a specific offence to harm working dogs such as those used by the police. The plans would additionally restrict animal sales to adults, barring most

The future of the Havre des Pas Lido is once again headed to the States Assembly, as efforts continue to halt the current tender process for its management. The government is currently searching for an operator to take charge of the popular outdoor pool and its facilities. But Deputy David Warr is pushing for a different route, proposing that a new charity, Love Our Lido, should be given responsibility instead. Under his plan, the charity would receive £170,000 each year to c

Jersey Sees Inflation Edge Up to 2.8% as Costs for Food, Travel, and Leisure Climb The pace of price increases in Jersey picked up between June and September, according to the latest figures from Statistics Jersey . Its newly published Retail Prices Index (RPI) report shows that prices across the island rose by 2.8% in the year to September, marking a slight uptick in inflation over the summer months. Officials attributed the rise largely to higher costs for food, motoring, a

The Jersey data protection authority has directed the island’s financial ombudsman to strengthen its handling of personal data. The order followed a complaint concerning how the Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman managed a request for access to personal information. According to the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner, an investigation found that the ombudsman’s response “lacked clarity” and “raised questions regarding transparency and accuracy.” In a statem

Artist and holographer Rob Munday has launched legal proceedings against Chris Levine

DFDS partners with Eyecan to improve ferry travel for passengers with sight loss To mark Invisible Disabilities Week , ferry operator DFDS  has teamed up with local charity Eyecan  to explore ways of making travel easier and more inclusive for passengers with visual impairments. The collaboration forms part of DFDS’s wider Sunflower initiative , which focuses on recognising and supporting travellers with hidden disabilities across its routes. As part of the project, Mark Coxs

Jersey initiative gives sports kits a second life to support local families A new community recycling scheme in Jersey aims to ease financial pressures on families while ensuring more children can stay active in sport. The initiative, led by Jersey Sport  in partnership with social enterprise Acorn , will collect pre-loved sportswear and equipment to be cleaned, sorted, and resold at affordable prices through Acorn’s St Helier shop. Claudia Andrade, Jersey Sport’s inclusion a

Pet Groomer Blames Landlord Neglect for Major Business Loss A Jersey pet groomer says her business has suffered badly because of her landlord’s failure to repair her rented shop unit. Suzie Hazlewood, who ran Mucky Mutz  in Les Quennevais Precinct, claimed repeated leaks and damp made her premises unsafe. “Water came through the ceiling into the electrics,” she said. “It got worse with mould and fungus growing.” Ms Hazlewood said the building’s owner, UK-based High Tide Inves

Committee urges suspension of Deputy Philip Ozouf from States Assembly Jersey’s Privileges and Procedures Committee (PPC) has called for St Saviour’s Deputy Philip Ozouf to be suspended from the States Assembly while legal proceedings against him continue. The committee, which oversees members’ conduct and safeguards the Assembly’s reputation, said the move was necessary following Deputy Ozouf’s recent guilty pleas to several offences under the UK Immigration Act in the Royal

Jersey joins national joint surgery register to boost patient care Details of joint replacement operations carried out in Jersey are now being recorded on the National Joint Register (NJR), health officials have confirmed. The move means the island will contribute to and benefit from one of the world’s largest databases of orthopaedic surgery, which is used to improve patient outcomes and monitor implant performance. The NJR already holds information on more than 4.5 million

More Than 20,000 Unused Vaccines Disposed of After Low Uptake, Say Jersey Health Officials Over 20,000 doses of flu and Covid-19 vaccines were discarded last year after going unused, according to figures released by Jersey’s Health Department. Health Minister Tom Binet confirmed that 11,500 flu vaccines and 11,300 Covid-19 doses from both the spring and autumn campaigns had to be thrown away. Despite the wastage, 30,900 eligible islanders received their flu jabs, while 14,540