DEPUTY LYNDON FARNHAM
In service to the island
First elected to the States of Jersey in October 1999 as Deputy for St Saviour number 2 district. Re elected in 2002, stood down in 2005. Elected as Senator in 2011 and re elected in 2014 and 2018. Elected Deputy for St Mary, St Ouen and St Peter in 2022. Elected Chief Minsiter of Jersey January 2024.
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The Importance of Balancing the Budget
“Balancing the budget is a fundamental responsibility. It protects essential public services, strengthens Jersey’s economic resilience, and upholds fairness for future generations. The Government will continue to take a responsible, [...]
The Jersey Labour Market 2025 – Public Sector Jobs: Growth, Control Measures, and Cost Savings
Summary In June 2025 the total number of jobs in Jersey was 65,320.2, the highest ever recorded. This was made up of 55,370 jobs in the private sector and 9,940 [...]
Jersey’s greatest strength has always been its people
Christmas Message 2024 As the Christmas holiday season surrounds us with warmth and light, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect upon what makes Jersey so special: our [...]
The Budget 2025 – 2028
The Budget sets out the funding position for the Government, including: income capital revenue expenditure This Budget explains the financial context in which the Council of Ministers is taking action [...]
Government Strategic Policy 2024 -2026
The Common Strategic Policy 2024 to 2026 sets out 13 priorities of the Council of Ministers. It was approved by the States Assembly in May 2024. It outlines benefits [...]
Jersey’s marine research and protection mission
Listening to yesterday's Radio 4 episode of Rare Earth (available of BBC sounds ) which was this week about seabed protection and recovery efforts in parts of Great Britain I [...]
Jersey’s Council of Ministers
Jersey's Council of Ministers was elected on 30th January 2024 and represents a broad church of political views from across the States Assembly. At the second meeting after an election, [...]
Jersey Marine Park
Jersey has an extraordinary marine estate. The northwest coast has the greatest diversity of seaweed in the British Isles. On the southwest, some of the richest and most diverse clam [...]
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On behalf of the Government of Jersey, I echo the Bailiff’s message and extend our deepest sympathy to Jamaica and all Caribbean nations affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Our thoughts are with everyone who has suffered as a result of this devastating storm.
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Very engaging meeting with the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, and Minister for External Relations, Deputy Ian Gorst. We discussed progress in EU-UK relations including areas that are a priority for Jersey, such as youth mobility, agricultural trade and energy.
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