Politics

Jersey student calls for urgent action on mental health in powerful UK Youth Parliament speech

Debate on Havre des Pas Lido Delayed After States Reject Urgent Motion

Independent Observers May Be Invited to Oversee Jersey’s 2026 Election

Ministers Defend Lido Tender Amid Calls for Community Takeover Jersey’s Council of Ministers has criticised attempts to overturn a decision on who will run the Havre de Pas Lido, describing the move as “disappointing.” The government recently awarded the tender to local company First Point, which is set to take over management of the popular bathing pool next year. However, Deputy David Warr, who chairs the Lido’s steering group, has lodged a proposition calling for the site

Questions Raised Over Funding for Fort Regent Redevelopment

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 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

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