2011 news

Crews called to a fire on Mont Cochon on Friday afternoon (29 July)

Further expansion of the Energy Efficiency Service home insulation scheme

Jersey has signed a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the Argentine Republic

More than half the ticket sales for events at the Fort are now booked using the internet

Final chance for Islanders to ask questions about the future of Health and Social Services at a public meeting at St Paul’s Centre

Latest statistics show an increase of 5% in the number of vergées currently under production for early Jersey Royal potatoes

A man has suffered burns to his hands, arms and legs after a fire in a flat on St Saviour's Road

In 2009/10 average total household expenditure in Jersey was £724 per week

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) has created another section of cycle path for Islanders.

Assistant Chief Minister, UK and International Relations, Senator Freddie Cohen and Treasury and Resources Minister, Senator Philip Ozouf will depart on a 4-day trip to Malta on 31 July

20 teenagers who have trained to help other young people have successfully completed the Young Worker Programme

The registered unemployment report for June 2011 has been released by the Statistics Unit

Essential work to improve the South Pier mud moorings in the old French Harbour is now complete

Transport and Technical Services believe a recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General on the current bus contract will be useful for the new bus contract tendering process

Changes to Jersey's income tax laws adopted by the States

The results of the latest Jersey Retail Prices Index (RPI) report correspond with the independent Economics Unit’s published forecast for 2011

Annual RPI increase of 4.5%

2 vehicles involved in road traffic collision on La Mont de la Mare, St Catherine

The States Assembly increase Social Security contributions for employers of higher earners

2010 utility accounts published

The first group of Hautlieu students to study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma are celebrating world class results

Education, Sport and Culture officers have negotiated a reduction in university tuition fees for the next academic year

The Treasury Minister announces the launch of Value Jersey which aims to engage Islanders in identifying savings

A fire broke out in a bedsit in the Cheapside area after a cooker had been left unattended

Fiscal Policy Panel publishes fourth annual report on the finances of the States

Jersey welcomes changes to the US "Stop tax haven abuse" bill proposed by Senator Carl Levin

Young men in Jersey are being encouraged to use condoms in the ‘Protect and Respect’ campaign

Increase in court fees proposed

The parishes of St Helier and Grouville will be representing Jersey in the national finals of Britain in Bloom next year

Warning regarding possible dangers of dementia drugs available online

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service were called to help a 5 year old girl who had trapped her leg when playing in a community playground in St Saviour

Islanders are being asked for their views on education

2 Jersey primary schools have achieved Healthy Schools status and they will receive their awards from 2 former pupils who are Island Games medallists.

The Assistant Chief Minister, UK and International Relations, has signed a tax information exchange agreement with South Africa

Jersey's Assistant Chief Minister, UK and International Relations, has signed a tax information exchange agreement with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom

The latest Business Tendency Survey, which gauges the opinions of local businesses on current and future business activity, employment levels and the economy as a whole, has been published

The Social Security Department's “Benefit Thieves – Let’s Stop Them” campaign has led to more than 250 responses from members of the public

Transport and Technical Services to offer 6 new apprenticeships

Islanders are being asked to be patient following a temporary move of the Household Recycling Centre.

The Fire Service were called out over the weekend after a fire broke out in the upstairs bedroom of a property in St Saviour.

Luxembourg’s Ambassador is to visit the Island to explore strengthening diplomatic, business and cultural ties.

7 parishes are taking part in the Jersey Parish in Bloom competition.

Jersey is one of the vice-chairs of the Global Forum Peer Review Group and has hosted a seminar aimed to increase the number of assessors

Meeting to discuss the future of Jersey's health and social care

The States has agreed a 3 year extension of the Food Costs Bonus scheme.

Senator Freddie Cohen will sign a tax agreement with the Czech Republic in London next week

Chief Fire Officer Mark James is to remain in his current role on a permanent basis.

Labour politician and member of the House of Lords will meet with ministers and prominent members of the Island’s sporting community.

International addiction expert to speak on the dangers of internet overuse

9 new bus shelters to be installed at some of the Island's busiest bus stops

Airport radar to be relocated as part of major replacement programme.

Youngsters encouraged to register for Circus Stars the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge

Chip pan likely cause of fire that caused considerable smoke damage to flat

Pharmacy Locale to take over contract on 18 July 2011

Long-serving officer promoted to one of the police force's most senior posts