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– Attended a good number of States related meetings over the last couple of weeks including dinner with the Estonian Ambassador and the launch of Jersey’s own Diamond Jubilee £100 note .. Incidentally, I thought the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations were truly amazing.

 – Fire and Rescue update today and I continue to be impressed with our really excellent service.  The team are skilled, versatile, dedicated and very professional.  Re the passports, I could not muster enough political support to resist the UK’s proposals that passport production for the Channel Islands is centralised within the UK so it appears we […]

 – No States this week so I attended the opening of the new JEC station at South hill today and saw a really impressive facility.  Lets hope this delivers a secure and uninterrupted power supply to the Island for many years to come.

 – Apologies for the long delay since the last entry .. no excuses, just kept putting it off! Passports have been the main issue in so far as there is a suggestion to print them in the UK – follow this link for more info; http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/letters-to-the-editor/2012/04/02/it-is-vital-that-we-fight-to-retain-passport-service/  Without going in to all the detail I attended 31 States […]

– Right, a quick round up for Feb’ 2012; The States sat only once during February however the month was fairly busy with other business and meetings.  A couple of highlights; (i) On Tuesday 21st the Jersey Hospitality Association (of which I have the honour to be President) delivered a presentation to States Members on the importance […]

 – A busy day ahead .. 1000-12n00n Home Affairs meeting with Scrutiny, 12 n0on Hospital Appointment, 1430 – 1630 Presentation by the Chief Minister and Assistant Chief Ministers to analyse the 2011 census findings, 1630 – 1900 Presenation with Dr Iona Heath and Professor Mike Pringle to learn more about different approaches to primary care […]

 – Where does the time go? It’s nearly February already and the States have sat for two days (17th & 18th Jan’).  There are currently a number of departmental presentations in progress  aimed at updating States Members with the work and functions of the various States departments.  I am on crutches as previously promised (Tuesday […]

Election 2011 Good News Everyone!  Well what a day election day was although it already seems such a long time ago. A very sincere thank you to everyone who helped with the campaign – it was hard work for us all and I really appreciate everything everyone has done.  The final totals were as follows: Sir […]

– I was hoping for a quiet week but it did not work out like that … various minor issues dealt with but the two key points this week were my first (official) meeting with the Police Chief and the Deputy Police Chief which was very useful and informative, and, on Wednesday the Jersey Hospitality […]

 – Yesterday (Monday) morning I attended my first Ministerial meeting at Customs and Immigration.  The agenda included some intersting points not least of which was a discussion on the issues to be resolved in relation to the switch to new generation passports due for 2013.  Today I was due in the UK for foot surgery but, due to a […]

– The week started with a “Strategic Plan” session for all States Members at St Pauls Centre which was generally productive.  Two days in the States Assembly followed with some important issues debated.  I voted against future plans for the development of the Esplanade Square area to have to come back to the States on the grounds that […]

A very busy week with visits to the Fire and Rescue Service, Jersey Field Squadron and the Prison.  I was impressed with the total professionalism in all three departments and the commitment of the people involved.  Despite the challenges presented by the ongoing requirements to reduce spending there remains a real “can do” attitude. 

I was appointed Assistant Home Affairs Minister today. Visited the HQ of the department located at 11 Royal Square and met the staff and officers.  Received a written copy of the Ministerial brief together with copy of the Criminal Justice Policy and a suggested timetable for visits to the relevant departments.    

Royal Court; Very proud to have taken the oath of office for Senator together with the three other successful candidates; Sir Philip Bailhace, Ian Gorst (now Chief Minister) and Francis Le Gresley MBE.  Sir Philip suggested that we may be making history as the last Senators elected to serve the Island … I sincerely hope […]