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, […]
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 […]
When not competing in a triathlon or walking his dog – a miniature schnauzer called Winston – Jersey’s Deputy Chief Minister and Economic Development Minister Lyndon Farnham ponders the political future. James Jeune hears about some of the bigger challenges facing the Island ‘WHEN I am awake I am either at work or thinking about […]
The Times News Review by Ben Spencer Saturday July 24 2021, 6.00pm BST, The Sunday Times Doctors and nurses were among the first to be struck down by the virus. The prime minister was incapacitated for weeks, parliament was closed, education was disrupted. In the darkest days of the crisis, Norwood Cemetery in south […]
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 […]
A year after the first lockdown I spoke with Business Brief to reflect upon the pandemic. Read the full article here: Protecting Lives, Livelihoods and Businesses
The Our Hospital Project is a once-in-a-generation project that will deliver a fully integrated, 21st century health care facility. The project will provide a facility that will be an integral part of the local community and will give patients greater choice, access to and provision of, quality and efficient services that will enhance the overall […]
Community Consultation | News The Our Hospital Project team is conducting a travel survey, the results of which will play an important role in the efficient planning and design of our new healthcare facilities. By incorporating this information into our planning, we intend to improve your journey and effectively plan for future needs. As a result of […]
Ministers have outlined the next stages of their plan to reconnect Islanders by relaxing more of the existing Covid measures. This decision takes into account the low number of daily positive cases, as well as advice from public health officials and the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC). Ministers have already announced that controlled outdoor […]
Our Hospital Project Jersey, Virtual Industry Day: Wednesday 17 March, 10.00-15.00. FREE to Jersey students aged 14+ who are interested in / curious about working in the construction industry. What’s on offer? An opportunity to work with the Our Hospital team via a Google Classrooms to solve the kind of problems and challenges that construction […]
The States have so far deliberated for over eight years and spent considerable sums of money and failed at all previous attempts to deliver a new hospital but at last we are making progress. The timeline and momentum, which is now driving the project, is determined by our ageing and decaying health estate, and the […]
I will not be supporting the proposition (P3/2016) of the Constable of St Helier at this stage as I would like all of the shortlisted sites to be subject to full public consultation and scrutiny. Please do not misinterpret my position as being in favour of the People’s Park. I would like to make it […]
Jersey’s Council of Ministers has set out their strategic priorities for 2015 – 2018. The four key areas are: Health and Wellbeing, Education, Economic Growth and Jobs and St Helier: Click here to view a short video introduction to the strategic priorities
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