Could some of Jersey's £50 million recovery fund be used to help the arts?

Chief Minister press conference and Opera House split screen
At the latest press conference, the Chief Minister announced his fiscal stimulus plans, which include helping businesses, giving £100 vouchers to all islanders, and providing more support to low-income households. Credit: ITV Channel TV

A share of Jersey's £50 million economic recovery fund could be given to the arts, according to two senior ministers.

At the latest press conference, the Chief Minister announced his fiscal stimulus plans, which include helping businesses, giving £100 vouchers to all islanders, and providing more support to low-income households. But it has raised questions about what that will mean for those not yet allowed to open - such as theatres.

The Treasury Minister added that it is "difficult" to say how this will work, as limitations are still in place.

Last week, the Opera House was lit up red to highlight the crisis facing the arts industry. Credit: ITV Channel TV

It comes just a week after the Opera House joined hundreds of venues across the UK in lighting up red to highlight the crisis facing the industry, due to the ongoing banning of performances.

  • WATCH the full press conference from 10 June here...