Education minister keeps her job

EDUCATION minister Carol Steere remains on the board after a States vote this afternoon.

But in a shock move Deputy Mike Collins' resignation was accepted by members by 24 votes to 20.

Deputy Steere's resignation was rejected by 24 votes to 21.

Deputies Matt Fallaize and Tony Spruce also remain after their resignations were rejected by 25 to 19 and 26 to 19 respectively.

Deputy Collins was nominated for re-election by his minister, but he faced a challenge from Deputy Allister Langlois who was proposed by Treasury minister Charles Parkinson.

After a five minute break, Deputy Langlois withdrew from the running after it emerged another person wanted to stand.

He had agreed to run only to ensure an election.

Former La Mare de Carteret secondary school head teacher Deputy Jenny Tasker replaced him in the race after being nominated by Deputy Gloria Dudley Owen.

Deputy Tasker was elected on to the board with 22 votes to Deputy Collins 21. There was one blank paper and one spoilt.