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Jersey Public Jobs Rise Amid Criticism of Spending

11/2/2025

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In Jersey, public sector jobs rose 2.4 percent to 9,940, per the June 2025 Labour Market Report.
The private sector declined 0.2 percent, losing 130 jobs.
Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham imposed a recruitment freeze for public-sector roles to control costs, while civil service jobs rose 27 percent since before the pandemic.
Businessman Philip Romeril criticized the government for high spending without value, as residents seek fiscal responsibility.

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Story summary

In Jersey, public sector jobs rose 2.4 percent to 9,940, per the June 2025 Labour Market Report.
The private sector declined 0.2 percent, losing 130 jobs.
Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham imposed a recruitment freeze for public-sector roles to control costs, while civil service jobs rose 27 percent since before the pandemic.
Businessman Philip Romeril criticized the government for high spending without value, as residents seek fiscal responsibility.