Friday December 25, 2020, 9:13 AM
Ministers have been advised to enforce these changes to flatten the infection curve and reduce the number of positive cases in the island. Credit: ITV Channel TV
Non-essential shops will shut in Jersey from 6pm on Christmas Eve until at least 11 January, under new coronavirus restrictions.
The rules mean bookshops, fashion retailers, bookmakers, hair and beauty salons and other stores must close their doors.
Supermarkets, banks, chemists, petrol stations, garden centres and post offices will be among the businesses that are allowed to remain open. Restaurants and cafes will remain closed unless offering takeaway services.
Ministers have been advised to enforce these changes to flatten the infection curve and reduce the number of positive cases in the island.
The letter demands urgent action is taken. Credit: Government of Jersey
Senator Kristina Moore has written to Jersey s Chief Minister to express the Scrutiny Liaison Committee s collective frustration at what she calls the mismanagement of the pandemic, which has led to a sudden and avoidable escalation in infections.
The letter outlines concerns about the standard of communication with islanders and says the press conference on Friday was hastily organised and, inexcusably given the seriousness of the matter at hand, it took States Members and the public by surprise .
It also says people were left confused about the restrictions and what they were able and not able to do in regard to going to work and appointments. Senator Moore goes on to say this led to a heightened level of concern and failing trust and suggests that a new government spokesperson needs to be found who can engage better with members of the public.
Tuesday November 10, 2020, 9:18 AM
In his letter to the Chief Minister, Mr Parker says, that he has tried to find a way through the events of the last week. Credit: ITV Channel TV
Jersey s Chief Executive Charlie Parker has agreed to resign from his position it has been announced.
In a letter to the Chief Minister, Mr Parker confirmed that he is stepping down from his role after it emerged that he had a
that had not been approved by the States Employment Board (SEB).
Senator John Le Fondré has confirmed that the SEB met today to discuss the matter. The Chief Minister himself is currently facing mounting pressure over his own position, with a vote of no confidence in his leadership set to be debated tomorrow (Tuesday 10 November.) In his letter to the Chief Minister, Mr Parker says, that he has tried to find a way through the events of the last week.