James Jeune

PLANS to create a new skate park in St Helier lodged by the government last year are rolling ahead after securing permission from the Planning Minister. Senator Sir Mark Boleat’s decision relates to the phased construction of a skate and cycle park at the reversing bays at South Hill. The first phase will involve resurfacing, […]

AN Islander’s proposal to establish a tramway in a bid to combat traffic congestion is not a “viable option” for Jersey, according to the Infrastructure Minister – who has said that he will not pursue the idea. Deputy Jonathan Renouf has responded to an open letter from Jersey Western Railway founder Alex Sparrow. Mr Sparrow’s […]

A popular Thai restaurant that has been unable to operate from its usual home at the end of Gorey Pier for months has found a way to keep its customers fed from a special location for a few evenings. Tuk Tuk Thai has teamed up with Longbeach-based beach café The Hungry Whale, where it will be […]

Ocorian has appointed a new commercial director to lead the growth of the firm’s private client business across the Middle East. Souvik Sen, who has taken on the Dubai-based role, has extensive experience across the financial services industry. His commercial expertise and understanding of clients’ cross-border structuring, governance and succession needs will play an important […]

HUNDREDS of Islanders have opted out of a data-sharing initiative intended to make it easier for them to access credit cards and other financial products. At the end of last month, the government began securely sharing basic personal information – name, residential address and date of birth – with the UK’s two biggest credit reference agencies, Experian and […]

JERSEY is making progress in talks with the UK and France over a crucial question that could determine whether the Island’s proposed offshore wind farm can become a reality. The new Environment Minister has confirmed there has been “positive engagement” with both countries as work continues to establish what Jersey could do with the vast […]

Plans for a dedicated space that the Association of Jersey Charities and its members can utilise as a “charity hub” are moving closer to fruition. The progress was revealed in the organisation’s latest annual report, which stated that “a private funder” had been found for the project with a view to sourcing “suitable premises” within […]

A team at Jersey law firm Bedell Cristin has been involved in a major deal involving a portfolio of iconic hospitality brands. The team advised a founding minority shareholder and management on the Jersey elements of the £1.4 billion sale of their equity interests in the Ivy Collection. The portfolio comprises a number of well-known […]

Permira Advisers’ £2.7 billion acquisition of JTC has been completed in a “milestone” deal that saw the latter firm de-list from the London stock exchange. JTC is now a private company following the acquisition, achieved by funds advised by Permira alongside the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. It will continue to operate under its existing […]

More than a fifth of Jersey’s territorial waters are now protected from dredging and trawling after a major expansion of the Island’s marine conservation zones came into force today. The change – hailed as a “significant step” by new Environment Minister – means the protected area has jumped from just 6.5% to 21.7% – drawing […]