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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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?
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 […]
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