Francis Le Gresley elected Jersey’s new senator
The people of Jersey have elected Francis Le Gresley as their new senator. The by-election was called after the automatic removal of the former senator Stuart Syvret, who had been absent from the island for six months. Mr Le Gresley won in all but one of the island’s 12 parishes. Stuart Syvret was in second place with Patrick Ryan coming third. Unofficial figures showed a low turnout of...
Read MoreReview panel hears from Jersey’s former bailiff
A panel reviewing the Crown Officers’ roles in Jersey is due to hear evidence from former bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache. One of its remits is to look at the bailiff’s dual role as head of the States and the Chief Judge in Jersey. It is also investigating whether the attorney general – chief prosecutor and legal advisor to the States – should give up some of his roles. The...
Read MoreHundreds of Jersey public sector workers earn £70,000+
More than 550 public sector employees in Jersey earned more than £70,000 in 2009, according to new figures. The salary details were presented to the States by the chief minister. The 556 States employees were less than 8% of the total public sector workforce. They included some civil servants, senior emergency services and medical personnel, plus some judiciary members, five teachers and two...
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