Working to secure our future

Since being appointed Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture and Deputy Chief Minister in 2018, I have worked  on behalf of all islanders, during one of the most challenging periods in recent history, to ensure Jersey remains resilient, safe and fiscally secure.   My key focus during the pandemic has been on protecting our health, […]

Hospital Update “We have the absolute imperative and the moral obligation to fulfil our responsibility and build a new hospital.”

On March 23, 2022, in General, Health, Our Hospital, The Economy, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

OUR HOSPITAL Update Jersey Chamber of Commerce Speech by Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham – 23rd March 2022   Good afternoon and thank you to Chamber for inviting me to speak this lunchtime.   I am certain that most islanders will have a view on this topic. It has been discussed in homes, at […]

Jersey Marine Park

On February 13, 2022, in The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

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 beds in Northern Europe can be found and the rocky intertidal and outlying shallow reefs offer habitats found nowhere else in the region.  However, much […]

Vision for a sustainable future: A statutory national marine park for Jersey

On November 6, 2021, in The Economy, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

Creating the Jersey Marine Park would show the world we are a responsible, eco-friendly jurisdiction. We have a great opportunity to safeguard our island’s marine environment for the future if we pursue the vision for a Jersey Marine Park.  We could create a statutory marine park of 900 square kilometres in Jersey’s territorial waters, protecting […]

Why the Faroe Islands Dolphin Hunt Must Stop

On October 28, 2021, in General, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

On September 12, the waters surrounding the Faroe Islands ran blood-red with the cruel slaughter of at least 1,428 white-sided dolphins. More than one month later, the beaches of these Danish islands no longer lap with such gore, but the world will not soon forget the graphic images of this hunt’.   Many Faroese residents […]

Public feedback sought on Our Hospital Concept Designs

On May 27, 2021, in Health, Our Hospital, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

Islanders are being asked to provide their feedback on the first concept designs for Jersey’s new hospital. A virtual public exhibition has opened allowing visitors to see and understand the emerging designs, learn about the internal feel and flow of the hospital, and see how the building has influenced the creation of new gardens, public […]

Agricultural Statistics 2016 published

On January 24, 2018, in Agriculture, The Economy, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

For the first time, the report has been compiled using a new online methodology, which allows the Department to streamline the statistical information it gathers and to make comparisons over longer, ten-year periods. The report shows that the exported tonnage of Jersey Royal potatoes has remained stable over the past decade, while the gross return […]

Tourism: Another promising set of figures

On December 18, 2017, in General, The Environment, Tourism, by Lyndon-Farnham

Provisional Visit Jersey estimates suggest that the number of visits to Jersey during the first ten months of 2017 was 672,200 with visitor nights reaching 2.7 million.     During the period January to October 2017: Total visitor trips were 672,200 up 4% Total spend was £212 million up 4% (first 9 months) Total visitor nights […]

A Jersey World Expo’?

On October 29, 2016, in General, Society, Sport, The Economy, The Environment, Tourism, by Lyndon-Farnham

A world’s fair, world exposition, or universal exposition (sometimes expo or Expo for short) is a large public exhibition. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in varying parts of the world. They usually last from three weeks to six months. Since the 1928 Convention Relating to International Exhibitions came into force, the Bureau International […]

Strong year for Jersey’s dairy sector

On October 8, 2016, in The Economy, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

Milk yield up There was good news from the dairy sector with the average milk yield per cow per year continuing to rise. It now averages 4,947 litres per cow which is an increase of 4.1% year on year. This rise can be attributed to the use of world class genetics through the import of […]

Jersey Construction Council – JeCC Awards 2016

On April 20, 2016, in Education, General, Society, The Economy, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

I was very pleased to help launch the JeCC awards this morning in Jersey.  The awards ceremony will take place in October 2016. Full details can be obtained from JeCC Awards 2016 – Nominations and Toolkit I attach a copy of my speech: Launch of the 2016 Jersey Construction Awards Good morning – Thank you for […]

A vision for the rural economy.

On February 16, 2016, in General, The Economy, The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

The rural economy has a major impact on the landscape and environment of the Island providing a real sense of place and purpose. It is essential that our vision for the countryside provides rural businesses with stability and certainty. Our vision must recognise the economic, environmental and social importance of the sector whilst encouraging businesses […]

Economic Growth – No stone unturned

On June 11, 2015, in General, Society, The Economy, The Environment, Tourism, by Lyndon-Farnham

I was delighted to have been given the opportunity to talk to the Jersey Chamber of Commerce outlining my policy and position on growing Jersey’s economy and attach my speech (below).  I would like to thank the Jersey Chamber of Commerce and all who attended.   Draft Speech to the Jersey Chamber of Commerce – 11th […]

My Plémont Speech

On December 12, 2012, in The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

Plémont – Speech delivered to the States of Jersey 12/12/2012 at 1640hrs I would like to focus Members attention on the key points of the debate and begin by briefly touching upon the principles of compulsory purchase in such circumstances, and try to address the genuine concerns that some Members have, including myself, with reconciling […]

Plemont – 6th December 2012

On December 6, 2012, in The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

Thank you all for taking the time to contact me with your views about Plemont. I feel that I have to say that I am reluctantly leaning towards supporting the purchase of the Plemont Headland. I say reluctantly because of the potential costs involved. In my opinion, the environmental argument for protecting the area is […]

Plemont

On November 22, 2012, in The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

The owners of the Plemont Headland have recently announced that would accept £14 million for the site.  How much do you think it is worth to the people and future of Jersey? Related Images:

Plemont – 18th November 2012

On November 18, 2012, in The Environment, by Lyndon-Farnham

The decision to approve the submitted plans for the Plemont Headland came as no surprise to me. I would very much like to see the Headland purchased by the States and retained for future generations but level heads must prevail. I am lead to believe the current value (with planning permission) to be in the […]