BREAKING: Farnham poised to continue as Chief Minister after Helen Miles backs “stability” deal
The Jersey morning briefing · Friday, 12 June 2026
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Local headlines, official notices, practical travel links and events for Jersey readers this morning.
TL;DR
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• Today leads with “BREAKING: Farnham poised to continue as Chief Minister after Helen…”, alongside “Inter-island freight queries unanswered” and “Woman who died in St Brelade crash named”.
• 76 items from Bailiwick Express Jersey, Jersey Evening Post, Jersey Gazette and others were filtered for practical Jersey consequences, not headline noise.
• 6 official and practical records made the cut, including 2 live road closures.
• 8 event listings are in the What's-on diary further down.
• Also in this issue: Mental health campaigner to face indecent assault trial.
• Also in this issue: Lyndon Farnham set to continue as Chief Minister after Helen Miles….
• Also in this issue: Criticism of 'inordinately long' wait for election turnout figure.
Lead story
BREAKING: Farnham poised to continue as Chief Minister after Helen Miles backs “stability” deal
Jersey's race for Chief Minister is effectively over after Senator-elect Helen Miles opted against challenging Lyndon Farnham and instead agreed to join his government. The move ends days of speculation over whether the poll-topper in the Senatorial race would enter the contest and sets the stage for Senator Farnham to continue leading the government for […]
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Story 1 · Bailiwick Express Jersey
Inter-island freight queries unanswered
Questions over freight and passenger transport between Guernsey and Jersey have gone unanswered – despite goods worth tens of thousands of pounds ending up in the English Midlands before making their way between the islands. Earlier this week, Guernsey artist James Colmer voiced his grievance at severe delays in transporting his art work from Guernsey […]
Story 2 · Bailiwick Express Jersey
Woman who died in St Brelade crash named
Police have named the 78-year-old woman who died in a two-vehicle crash in St Brelade on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Route des Genêts at around 14:50 on Sunday following a reported collision involving two vehicles. States of Jersey Police confirmed on Monday that the woman, who was driving one of the vehicles, later […]
Story 3 · Jersey Evening Post
Mental health campaigner to face indecent assault trial
Picture: DAVID FERGUSON A WELL-KNOWN charity champion and mental health campaigner has denied indecently assaulting a woman in St Helier more than a decade ago. Andrew James Le Seelleur (58), who was awarded an MBE in 2013 for services to the community, appeared at the Ma
Story 4 · Jersey Evening Post
Lyndon Farnham set to continue as Chief Minister after Helen Miles opts against challenge
Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham Picture: DAVID FERGUSON CHIEF Minister Lyndon Farnham will continue to lead the government after he was the only person to stand for the role. His expected challenger – Senatorial poll topper Helen Miles did not join the race and instead signed Senator
Story 5 · Jersey Evening Post
Criticism of 'inordinately long' wait for election turnout figure
Election officials empty a ballot box in Trinity ahead of the count on Sunday night. Picture; COLLETTE BISSON DELAYS in issuing turnout figures for last weekend's election have been criticised by a political commentator, with official data yet to be shared in the three days since polls clos
Story 6 · Jersey Evening Post
Police name victim of fatal St Brelade crash
EMERGENCY SERVICES States of Jersey Police Picture: DAVID FERGUSON POLICE have named the 78-year-old woman who died in a two-vehicle crash in St Brelade last weekend. Linda O'Brien, known as Margaret, died in hospital on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Route des Genêts, just past Silver Spri
Official notices and useful records
What to check from official sources
- Find Your Voice programme delivers positive impact on La Moye Prison female wing 11 June 2026 The States of Jersey Prison Service has successfully delivered the Find Your Voice songwriting, singing and recording project on the female wing at HMP La Moye, through the Prison Education Department.… Read more
Government of Jersey news · The States of Jersey Prison Service has successfully delivered the Find Your Voice songwriting, singing and recording project on the female wing at HMP La Moye - Distribution of Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey 2026 to begin on Thursday 11 June 10 June 2026 Islanders are being invited to take part in this year’s Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which launches on Thursday 11 June. Run each year by Statistics Jersey, the survey helps build a clear picture… Read more
Government of Jersey news · Islanders are being invited to take part in this year’s Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which launches on Thursday 11 June - Islanders invited to share experiences of Family Court cases involving domestic abuse 09 June 2026 Islanders who have had experience of the Family Courts in Jersey where allegations of domestic abuse or violence were involved are being invited to take part in confidential interviews with an independent… Read more
Government of Jersey news · Islanders invited to share experiences of Family Court cases involving domestic abuse with independent reviewer - Jersey expands participation in European Garden Days 2026
Government of Jersey news · Jersey will take part for the second consecutive year in European Garden Days from 5 to 7 June 2026 - Road Closure: St.Ouen - La Route des Laveurs, Le Mont Pinel and la Route du Marais
Road closures and delays · In effect. 4 Jun to 17 Jun. Between AM and PM Peaks. Raising Chambers Following Surface Treatment Works. Diversion routes posted.
What's on in Jersey
The events diary
- Abandon! Ship! Boat Party
- Classics by Candlelight – Jersey Chamber Orchestra
- The Magic of Motown
- Gorey Fête
- Songwriting in the Music Industry Workshop
- Isle Joyeuse Festival Launch Concert
- Isle Joyeuse: Solos Night – Bach to the Future
- Tea on Mars
Listings via Visit Jersey events — check dates and venues with the organiser before travelling.
Today in Jersey
Today in Jersey
13.8°C now · Cloudy and misty in places. Hill fog likely at times, perhaps with a little light drizzle.
- Morning: Cloudy and misty in places. Hill fog likely at times, perhaps with a little light drizzle. Rain chance 30%.
- Afternoon: Cloudy, perhaps with some mist or hill fog. Bright or sunny spells likely in places. Rain chance 15%.
- Tonight: Cloudy, misty in places, some hill fog likely.
- Wind: West fresh F5, occasionally moderate F4.
Jersey Met · issued 12 June 2026 03:00 · Full forecast
Tides at St Helier: High 04:15 (9.3m) · Low 10:54 (2.7m) · High 16:45 (9.6m) · Low 23:26 (2.6m) — tide tables
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The shape of the day ahead
- Weather: Cloudy and misty in places. Hill fog likely at times, perhaps with a little light drizzle. (13.8°C now)
- Tides at St Helier: first high water 04:15 (9.3m)
- Roads: Road Closure: St.Ouen - La Route des Laveurs, Le Mont Pinel and la…
- Diary: Abandon! Ship! Boat Party
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Source trail
- Bailiwick Express Jersey: ok (10)
- Jersey Evening Post: ok (10)
- Government of Jersey news: ok (6)
- Jersey Gazette: ok (151)
- Road closures and delays: ok (4)
- LibertyBus news: ok (17)
- States of Jersey Police: ok (4)
- Government consultations: ok (2)
- Visit Jersey events: ok (20)
- BBC Jersey: ok (24)
- Jersey Met weather: ok (1)
- St Helier tides: ok (4)