DISCUSSIONS around declaring Freemasonry membership – which have made national headlines following a controversial policy change by the Metropolitan Police – will be discussed in the States Chamber. Deputy David Warr is due to ask Privileges and Procedures Committee chair Deputy Steve Ahier whether there are plans to amend standing orders, to make it a The post “There’s potentially an issue around transparency in this area” appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

ONE of the tiniest Channel Islands could be on the brink of introducing what would amount to a form of wealth tax, under proposals to overhaul Sark’s unusual tax system. The small island, which has no income tax, is consulting residents on plans to reform its Personal Capital Tax, a levy intended to tax worldwide The post Could tiny Sark be on the brink of a ‘wealth tax’? appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

A PROPOSITION calling for all political movements, collaborations and campaigns fielding candidates in this summer’s election to publish full funding details may not be the right approach to transparency, the Jersey Election Authority has said. Deputy Rob Ward, who is a member of the Island’s largest political party Reform Jersey, is pushing for legislative changes The post Election Authority uncertain about political group funding proposal appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

VISIT Jersey boss Tricia Warwick wants you to be an ambassador for the Island and has seven finely crafted words to help you achieve this. Focus groups have studied how people regard the Island from the outside, particularly in its core UK visitor market, and their conclusions have led to the formation of a phrase The post A call to extend a ‘warm welcome’ from a ‘tiny island’ appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

PRESSURE is building on the government to provide additional funding for the Jersey Employment Trust – as the Social Security Minister seeks to reassure those accessing the service “they will continue to get the assistance they need”. Earlier this week, JET said it would have to scale back its operations after the government said it The post “All those currently receiving support will continue to get the assistance they need” appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

A MARINE and fisheries expert has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Jersey National Park. Greg Morel has more than two decades of experience in environmental governance, marine resource management and government policy delivery. A former head of marine resources for the government, Mr Morel will be tasked with leading the next The post Jersey National Park appoints new chief executive appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

MENTAL-HEALTH issues and alcohol and drug use are among the main drivers of homelessness in the Island, according to recently released statistics. Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s latest Homelessness in Jersey report, which draws together information from several organisations providing support to vulnerable Islanders, includes figures for the third quarter of 2025. It showed that, between The post Latest ‘Homelessness in Jersey’ report published appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

REPRESENTATIVES from across the construction and engineering sectors attended a government presentation of planned capital projects projecting nearly £600 million of investment over the next four years. The Infrastructure Department stated yesterday that the ‘Island Construction and Engineering (ICE) Programme’ outlines Jersey’s “long-term public investment pipeline” and “reaffirms the government’s commitment to working closely with local The post “We have a significant programme of public investment planned over the next four years” appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

INTRODUCING a corporate manslaughter offence in Jersey would provide “clearer legal avenues for investigation and prosecution” after fatal incidents, Island Energy has said. Chief executive Graeme Millar said the introduction of a corporate manslaughter offence in the Island would strengthen corporate accountability, align Jersey with UK standards and promote a coherent approach to public safety. The post Island Energy backs calls for corporate manslaughter legislation appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

A LEGAL shake-up aimed at removing the “obstacles” that have left Islanders struggling to access credit card services has been backed by a backbench panel. Proposed amendments to the Register of Names and Addresses (Jersey) Law have been lodged by Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham. Responding to the proposition, the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel said: “The The post Bid to remove “obstacles” preventing Islanders from accessing credit cards appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.