2012 news

Home Affairs Minister, Senator Ian Le Marquand, welcomes dramatic reduction in the number of cases presented to the Youth Court.

Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Paul Routier, is to visit the Falkland Islands from 10 to 16 June 2012 to take part in commemorating the 30th anniversary of their liberation.

Students in Jersey secondary schools welcome changes to their meal service and a move to more healthy options.

The Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, Hon Alan Bell MHK, will be visiting Jersey on Tuesday 29 May.

A fire involving a barbecue gas cylinder at a property in Trinity has prompted a warning from Jersey Fire and Rescue with regard to gas appliances.

All employees over school leaving age will continue to be entitled to either the minimum wage (£6.48) or the trainee rate (£4.86).

The Statistics Unit has today (25 May) launched the 2012 Jersey Annual Social Survey.

There were 1,740 people registered as unemployed in April 2012.

Volunteers who have something to give are sought for the Board of Visitors.

The House Price Index report for quarter 1 2012 has been released by the States of Jersey Statistics Unit.

The Chief Minister responds to the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the proposed acquisition of Lime Grove House.

New information panels have been unveiled, which explain the history of the town park area.

Draft planning guidance for development proposals in the Coastal National Park has been issued by the Planning and Environment Minister.

Islanders are being offered the opportunity to have a free blood pressure and pulse check this week as part of Heart Rhythm Week, which is a national campaign.

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) is pleased to announce the arrival of new recycling facilities in St Peter’s Valley, located next to the Victoria in the Valley car park.

The transformation of the States Information Services function, one of the building blocks for public sector reform, continues with JT being awarded preferred supplier status to provide a second data centre.

The Treasury Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey met formally today for the first time, to discuss joint working and inter-island cooperation.

A £2.5 million scheme has been launched to encourage employers to take on people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more.

The Department of the Environment is launching a new support scheme designed to enhance Jersey’s unique environmental features.

Chief Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey meet officially

Jersey Fire and Rescue tackle car fire in residential area of St Helier

Advance to Work is holding a charity car wash in aid of Help a Jersey Child on Saturday 26 May in the first layby on Victoria Avenue.

On 14 May 2012 Fostering and Adoption Jersey is to launch ‘Making a space for a child in your life is an amazing thing to do’ - a new campaign aimed at recruiting foster and adoptive parents.

Good nursing practice is in the spotlight at Jersey conference.

Islanders have shown significant support for changes to Jersey's Health and Social Services

The Polish Ambassador to the UK, Her Excellency Ms Barbara Tuge-Erecińska, will visit Jersey on 11 May 2012 to install the new Honorary Polish Consul in the Island.

The twelfth annual International Compost Awareness Week is being celebrated this week.

Statement from the Treasury Minister.

The discovery of a youth clinging to rocks at La Pulente has prompted words of caution from the Fire and Rescue Service.

Detailed profile offers a snapshot of health matters in Jersey in 2008 and 2009.

The Chief Minister will be presenting a copy of the holographic portrait 'Equanimity' to the National Portrait Gallery in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Jersey’s most popular beaches have the cleanest sea water since records began some 20 years ago.

The Island has good air quality, says a recent report.

A short 3D film is launched to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Minister asks for views on proposed changes to summer bus timetable