On the surface, Jersey seemed like the wealthy little paradise that, for many, it surely is. On the surface, Jersey seemed like the wealthy little paradise that, for many, it surely is. “We are approaching a perfect storm,” it warned ominously, pointing to an article by former politician, Ben Shenton. [ Jersey: An unusual little island that feels surprisingly familiarOpens in new window ]Next day, I met Shenton for coffee before flying back to London. But Shenton said Jersey’s villages were fighting to keep their young people, while some small, independent businesses were struggling to survive.

Source: The Irish Times March 18, 2026 06:55 UTC