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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Jersey minister hopeful for Atlantic bluefin tuna fishing
Jersey's environment minister hopes charter fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna will be possible in its waters this Steve Luce provided an update to the States Assembly on the proposed extension to Jersey of the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic tunas, which would allow the island's vessels to sustainably fish for the said the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has authorised charter fishing to take place in Jersey territorial waters in 2025 once the extension is minister plans to sign a ministerial decision requesting officers to formally convey the extension request to the UK by early June. Deputy Luce said the UK became a contracting party to the 1966 convention, which aims to ensure sustainable fishing and population management, during Brexit negotiations. He said: "As a Crown dependency, Jersey is not recognised as an independent state by the UN and so cannot participate in the convention in its own right. "The UK represents Jersey as a matter of international law and, with Jersey's consent, can extend the convention to cover the island."He said shoals of thousands of Atlantic bluefin tuna had been sighted in the island's water since according to Jersey's government, the species are protected under the Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2021, which prohibits targeting and landing Atlantic bluefin tuna within Jersey territorial Luce said an extension of the convention would result in the fishery being opened and would be managed, monitored and enforced by Marine Resources.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Refusal upheld over plan to turn restaurant into holiday lets
Refusal to turn a Jersey restaurant into self-catering holiday accommodation has been upheld following an appeal, the government minister for the environment, deputy Steve Luce, upheld the refusal of planning permission for the partial change of use at former Nude Dunes restaurant at La Route de la said an appeal was considered by independent planning inspector David Hainsworth who recommended permission should be deputy Luce considered the proposed development showed overall conflict with policies set out in the government's island plan. 'Right decision' Specifically, the minister considered the design and layout failed to optimise the quality of the proposed uses for the said he recognised the proposal had the potential to provide a new use for the currently vacant building, which is in a sensitive location of Jersey's Coastal National Park. It would also offer the prospect of securing the reopening and maintenance of public toilets and the operation of a café, officials added. However, St Brelade deputy Montford Tadier said he thought the refusal was the "right decision".He said: "Clearly different planning officers will have different opinions and I think an independent specialist has given one opinion."The minister has taken into consideration, I think, a wider range of factors and has come to what I think is overall a great decision."Deputy Tadier said he hoped it would be the end of the appeal process.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Larger area of water contaminated with chemicals
A new report has found a bigger area of ground water in Jersey is affected by man-made chemicals than previously thought. The study, conducted by Arcadis Consulting, tested the levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ground water, surface water, and airport drainage around St Ouen's Bay and Les Quennevais. The Government of Jersey said the report found the affected area near the airport was "larger than previously understood" and it could take up to 60 years for PFAS levels to reduce to within EU drinking water standards. The government said there was no immediate risk to the "broader population", because Jersey Water does not take water from these areas for public supply. The high levels are linked to the historic use of firefighting foam at the airport. Deputy Steve Luce, the minister for the environment, is to review the findings and produce a full response by 12 June, "including details of how the Government will move remediation options forward". Luce welcomed the report and said: "PFAS is not just in Jersey, it's everywhere. But we're coming up with scientific, evidence-based solutions to deal with it. There are only a few other jurisdictions around the world who are doing as much as we are. "We are following the evolving science. We commissioned this report to give us a better understanding of where PFAS is and what we can do about it. "It is a detailed report on a complex matter and its findings deserve proper consideration." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Ministers promise action after PFAS petition Ministers to respond to PFAS petition Government of Jersey
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Larger area of water contaminated with chemicals
A new report has found a bigger area of ground water in Jersey is affected by man-made chemicals than previously thought. The study, conducted by Arcadis Consulting, tested the levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ground water, surface water, and airport drainage around St Ouen's Bay and Les Quennevais. The Government of Jersey said the report found the affected area near the airport was "larger than previously understood" and it could take up to 60 years for PFAS levels to reduce to within EU drinking water standards. The government said there was no immediate risk to the "broader population", because Jersey Water does not take water from these areas for public supply. The high levels are linked to the historic use of firefighting foam at the airport. Deputy Steve Luce, the minister for the environment, is to review the findings and produce a full response by 12 June, "including details of how the Government will move remediation options forward". Luce welcomed the report and said: "PFAS is not just in Jersey, it's everywhere. But we're coming up with scientific, evidence-based solutions to deal with it. There are only a few other jurisdictions around the world who are doing as much as we are. "We are following the evolving science. We commissioned this report to give us a better understanding of where PFAS is and what we can do about it. "It is a detailed report on a complex matter and its findings deserve proper consideration." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Ministers promise action after PFAS petition Ministers to respond to PFAS petition Government of Jersey
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Larger area of water in Jersey contaminated with chemicals
A new report has found a bigger area of ground water in Jersey is affected by man-made chemicals than previously study, conducted by Arcadis Consulting, tested the levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ground water, surface water, and airport drainage around St Ouen's Bay and Les Government of Jersey said the report found the affected area near the airport was "larger than previously understood" and it could take up to 60 years for PFAS levels to reduce to within EU drinking water government said there was no immediate risk to the "broader population", because Jersey Water does not take water from these areas for public supply. 'Evolving science' The high levels are linked to the historic use of firefighting foam at the Steve Luce, the minister for the environment, is to review the findings and produce a full response by 12 June, "including details of how the Government will move remediation options forward".Luce welcomed the report and said: "PFAS is not just in Jersey, it's everywhere. But we're coming up with scientific, evidence-based solutions to deal with it. There are only a few other jurisdictions around the world who are doing as much as we are."We are following the evolving science. We commissioned this report to give us a better understanding of where PFAS is and what we can do about it. "It is a detailed report on a complex matter and its findings deserve proper consideration."
