Tom Holvey could be said to specialise in island economies. Before he came to Jersey, he worked for a time on a rather more remote island, as Chief Economist for the government of St Helena. “There’s definitely something about an island mentality,” he says. “You feel you’re that bit more independent, more reliant on yourself. … Read more Building a Future in Jersey: the Economy
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Building a Future in Jersey: the Economy
Clarifying the Minimum Wage increase
By Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, Minister for Social Security As Minister for Social Security, I want to take a moment to clear up some confusion surrounding the entitlement to the minimum wage. I know there’s been a lot of discussion, and it’s important to make sure everyone has the correct information. What is the minimum wage? … Read more Clarifying the Minimum Wage increase
Housing: One Year On
Jersey’s government has been in office for just over a year now, and we are using each month this year to focus on one of the priorities we set when we took office. This month, the focus is on ‘Building a Future in Jersey’, which housing is a crucial part of. Since taking office, responding … Read more Housing: One Year On
‘Planning Matters’ – Deputy Steve Luce speaks at Chamber Lunch 12 February 2025
Mr. President, members, guests, thank you for inviting me back to address the Chamber. It’s been a few years now since I last spoke here, so I was delighted to accept this opportunity to update you all on what’s happening inside what some might view as the “poison chalice Ministry”….Perhaps surprisingly, I don’t see it … Read more ‘Planning Matters’ – Deputy Steve Luce speaks at Chamber Lunch 12 February 2025
Jersey begins the transition towards a living wage
2025 will be a landmark year for Jersey as we begin the transition towards a living wage. This is one of the Government’s 13 Common Strategic Policy priorities, and will help to deliver affordable living while building our economy. The minimum wage will rise to £13 an hour from 1 April in the first step towards a … Read more Jersey begins the transition towards a living wage