The History of Jersey – in 10 minutes
Very handy stuff to know when someone asks about where you are from!
High housing costs could be ‘impinging on our identity’
by Rod McLoughlin
International Relations Minister Carolyn Labey is reviewing contributions to the ongoing consultation on Island identity, and said to-date there had been ‘quite a good response’.
The strength of the Island’s cultural sector, the environment and importance of teaching aspects
Fresh hope for a bright new chapter in the Island’s history
The JEP asked the Ministers to each write an article on their first impressions in Office..
THE first sitting of a new States Assembly is like starting a new school year (and yes I can just about remember those). There are
Last chance to apply for an aid trip overseas
By Jack Lister jlister@jerseyeveningpost.com
ISLANDERS have until next week to volunteer for ‘the fantastic opportunity’ to take part in one of the Jersey Overseas Aid projects planned for this year.
Of the three projects planned
First Impressions of the States Assembly
By Carolyn Labey
Deputy of Grouville & St Martin
Minister for International Development
The first sitting of a new States Assembly is like starting a new school year (and yes I can just about remember it!). There are some familiar faces and a
Welcome to the World of Politics
By Deputy Carolyn Labey
Since writing my last article in the aftermath of the General Election swiftly followed by the States Assembly elections appointing the Ministerial and Scrutiny posts, as well as all the Committees, Panels, Commissions, Forums and focus group
Grouville & St. Martin
My core stance to the Electorate which has seen me through 20 years so far is ‘Community – be that at Parish, Island or International level’, when I consider issues I always come back to it and think is it
Record number of women elected in Jersey!
Jersey now matches Wales in the proportion of women elected with more women than men successfully elected for the first time ever.
Les Grouvelles
I must confess that when I set up this woman’s networking group in 2019 to mark 100 years of women getting the right to vote in Jersey, I did not anticipate the parish based group growing and being as successful as
A big Thank You and the Election Aftermath
Dear Electors of Grouville and St Martin
A very big thank you for electing me as Deputy of Grouville & St Martin in June, 2022. I am truly humbled to have been chosen to represent not only Grouville but St Martin
Twas the night before…. Polling Day 2022
From Liberation Day to the Summer Solstice on my Election Campaign During the “Election 2022” campaign for Deputy of Grouville and St Martin, (the Eastern District 9 if one must), my Manifesto was delivered to every household across both parishes.
JOA Kenya view from a volunteer
JOA is very important and high profile element of our work and is celebrating 50 years of volunteer projects. This fabulous article is written by one of our volunteers; Rachel Carlotti
Election Message
Election Jersey video message for you, sharing more about myself, and my views and hopes for the future of our island.
“I’m in the running”
Carolyn Labey, the Deputy of Grouville and Minister for International Development, announced today that she will stand in the forthcoming election as Deputy for the newly-combined constituency of St Martin and Grouville.
As well as representing her constituents since 2002, Deputy Carolyn Labey has taken a leading role in numerous community-based and Island-wide initiatives. These include chairing the Covid Community Task Force, Jersey’s Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Youth Assembly. As well as establishing and continuing to be involved with various initiatives like the Grouville Gazette, the Community Support Group, regular Parish Surgeries and Les Grouvelles in her parish.
JOA strategic plan
Earlier this year I published the first ever strategic plan for Jersey Overseas Aid Commission. This is the Press Release that went with it.
Jersey Overseas Aid sets out its objectives to meet the needs of the world’s most vulnerable Jersey
