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BBC News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
French-speaking parliamentarians meeting in Jersey
Twenty-nine delegates from 13 French-speaking areas are attending a conference in Jersey. The Conférence des Présidents of the European Region will focus on strengthening the role of young adults in economic and sustainable conference began on Sunday and will end on Tuesday, with a cultural visit scheduled to take place on Tuesday Montfort Tadier, president of the Jersey branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), said: "We are delighted to welcome our Francophonie friends to Jersey to further foster those connections." The APF is an international organisation that brings together parliamentarians from countries where French is either spoken or plays a significant role. Jersey has been a member of the APF since 1971.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Review into plans to make Jersey waters safer
A review has been launched into proposals to introduce penalties for people found to have harmed others in Jersey waters The change to the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations would introduce new offences for the dangerous or careless operation of a ship and for causing serious injury or death. It is also proposed to introduce aggravated offences for those who cause death or serious injury while under the influence while in charge of a vessel. The review was launched by the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, which said it wanted to see if the proposals go far enough to "make Jersey's water safer for everyone." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Deputy Montfort Tadier, panel chairman, said: "Many locals and visitors to Jersey enjoy spending time in or on the water, whether it is for sailing, swimming or because they run a business that is based around what the sea has to offer. "Therefore, it's important that the laws which govern our territorial waters enable the authorities to properly deal with any incidents that might occur, especially in cases where external factors such as drugs or alcohol may be an issue. "This review will investigate whether what has been proposed goes far enough or if more could be done to ensure it meets the aim, which is to make Jersey's water safer for everyone." The panel said it would present its findings to the assembly ahead of a debate due to take place in July. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Law amendment proposed to make Jersey waters safer Scrutiny Panels
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Review into proposal to make Jersey waters safer
A review has been launched into proposals to introduce penalties for people found to have harmed others in Jersey watersThe change to the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations would introduce new offences for the dangerous or careless operation of a ship and for causing serious injury or is also proposed to introduce aggravated offences for those who cause death or serious injury while under the influence while in charge of a review was launched by the Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel, which said it wanted to see if the proposals go far enough to "make Jersey's water safer for everyone." Deputy Montfort Tadier, panel chairman, said: "Many locals and visitors to Jersey enjoy spending time in or on the water, whether it is for sailing, swimming or because they run a business that is based around what the sea has to offer. "Therefore, it's important that the laws which govern our territorial waters enable the authorities to properly deal with any incidents that might occur, especially in cases where external factors such as drugs or alcohol may be an issue."This review will investigate whether what has been proposed goes far enough or if more could be done to ensure it meets the aim, which is to make Jersey's water safer for everyone."The panel said it would present its findings to the assembly ahead of a debate due to take place in July.
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Jersey deputies vote against compulsory language GCSEs
Politicians in Jersey have rejected plans to make learning a language other than English compulsory at Montfort Tadier had proposed making language GCSEs compulsory in 2023 after figures revealed the number of pupils taking them had fallen 10% within three means studying language GCSEs will remain optional for did back plans to support students in primary and secondary school who want to learn the island's native language, Jèrriais.
