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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Jersey ferry firm performance rated positive, minister says
Less than 5% of a ferry firm's sailings in Jersey have been cancelled in the first three months of operation, according to new figures. The statistics released by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development Deputy Kirsten Morel related to high-speed, passenger and car sailings run by DFDS, which launched ferry routes in Jersey in figures also showed 13% of the firm's freight sailings had been said overall "performance is positive" for DFDS, with 10 sailings cancelled out of 456 since the service began. Concerns had been raised over the cancellation of some sailings by DFDS including changes to the service to accommodate football fans travelling to the Muratti football match in Guernsey in about the cancellation of two Portsmouth sailings for the match have been lodged in the States by Scrutiny Liaison Committee member Deputy Montfort asked how the decision was made, what compensation was given to any passengers and if reputational damage had been has until 23 June to respond.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jersey sporting experiences sought to improve plans
People have been encouraged to share key issues they have experienced in the sports sector for a States of Jersey scrutiny part of the hearing into the provision of sports in the island, Minister for Infrastructure Constable Andy Jehan will be questioned about the performance pathways available to top follows plans to redevelop Fort Regent, a leisure centre in St Helier, and the transfer of sports groups and organisations to other facilities across the island, the States chairman Deputy Montfort Tadier said "concerns had been raised" about long-term plans for the venue. Tadier said: "Since the government revealed its plans for the future of Fort Regent, there has been a lot of public and social discussion about the impact its closure will have on the clubs and organisations which currently use it. "While the government has outlined plans to transfer many of these [clubs] to other facilities across the island, concerns have been raised by some about the suitability of the chosen venues and the long-term plans."Tadier said it was important sports clubs had appropriate infrastructure, support and funding regardless of whether they were at "grassroots level or supporting top athletes".A pop-up event is set to take place in St Helier on Friday so people can share their views. The scrutiny hearing will take place on 12 June 2025.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
French-speaking parliamentarians meeting in Jersey
Twenty-nine delegates from 13 French-speaking areas are attending a conference in Jersey. The Conférence des Présidents of the European Region will focus on strengthening the role of young adults in economic and sustainable conference began on Sunday and will end on Tuesday, with a cultural visit scheduled to take place on Tuesday Montfort Tadier, president of the Jersey branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), said: "We are delighted to welcome our Francophonie friends to Jersey to further foster those connections." The APF is an international organisation that brings together parliamentarians from countries where French is either spoken or plays a significant role. Jersey has been a member of the APF since 1971.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Review into plans to make Jersey waters safer
A review has been launched into proposals to introduce penalties for people found to have harmed others in Jersey waters The change to the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations would introduce new offences for the dangerous or careless operation of a ship and for causing serious injury or death. It is also proposed to introduce aggravated offences for those who cause death or serious injury while under the influence while in charge of a vessel. The review was launched by the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, which said it wanted to see if the proposals go far enough to "make Jersey's water safer for everyone." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Deputy Montfort Tadier, panel chairman, said: "Many locals and visitors to Jersey enjoy spending time in or on the water, whether it is for sailing, swimming or because they run a business that is based around what the sea has to offer. "Therefore, it's important that the laws which govern our territorial waters enable the authorities to properly deal with any incidents that might occur, especially in cases where external factors such as drugs or alcohol may be an issue. "This review will investigate whether what has been proposed goes far enough or if more could be done to ensure it meets the aim, which is to make Jersey's water safer for everyone." The panel said it would present its findings to the assembly ahead of a debate due to take place in July. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Law amendment proposed to make Jersey waters safer Scrutiny Panels
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Review into proposal to make Jersey waters safer
A review has been launched into proposals to introduce penalties for people found to have harmed others in Jersey watersThe change to the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations would introduce new offences for the dangerous or careless operation of a ship and for causing serious injury or is also proposed to introduce aggravated offences for those who cause death or serious injury while under the influence while in charge of a review was launched by the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, which said it wanted to see if the proposals go far enough to "make Jersey's water safer for everyone." Deputy Montfort Tadier, panel chairman, said: "Many locals and visitors to Jersey enjoy spending time in or on the water, whether it is for sailing, swimming or because they run a business that is based around what the sea has to offer. "Therefore, it's important that the laws which govern our territorial waters enable the authorities to properly deal with any incidents that might occur, especially in cases where external factors such as drugs or alcohol may be an issue."This review will investigate whether what has been proposed goes far enough or if more could be done to ensure it meets the aim, which is to make Jersey's water safer for everyone."The panel said it would present its findings to the assembly ahead of a debate due to take place in July.
