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For centuries many Jersey people have left the Island to live elsewhere. Conversely, others from many countries have come to Jersey to work in different industries, or to seek refuge. Thousands of French Protestant Huguenots came here in the late 17th and early 18th centuries to escape persecution in France. Then Irish workers came, to … Read more Control of Jersey’s borders
Priorities As Minister for Social Security my priorities are to ensure that the department can meet the needs of an ever changing population, to stress that work pays and to introduce policies that promote fairness and financial independence. Sustainability As with every department we are trying to do more with less. An aging population and … Read more Social Security Minister on doing more with less
The Economic Development Department (EDD) oversees a large portfolio of activity which will be enhanced by the transfer of Sport and Culture later this year – subject to States approval. I am delighted to be working with my new Assistant Ministers: The Constable of St Brelade, Steve Pallett, who has responsibility for Sport, Liquor Licensing … Read more Promoting economic growth
A thirteen year old boy recently convinced the head and teachers of Haute Vallée School to virtually let him run the school for a day. His idea was to provide a taster of what the digital community can offer young learners by creating a Digital Learning Day. If you examine his route to achieving this, … Read more Education Minister on digital learning