2012 news

Ministers from Jersey and Guernsey hold their first formal, joint meeting.

Large quantity of Subutex seized by Customs and Immigration officers.

New immigration and housing law to be considered by the Privy Council in October.

The Marine Resources annual report details all aspects of the section's work and their monitoring of the marine environment

A proposal to incorporate Jersey Harbours and Jersey Airport is lodged with the States Assembly.

Treasury invests in a new first time buyer scheme in Trinity.

Investment in more housing for vulnerable Islanders.

Warm weather prompts Jersey Coastguard to warn boat owners to take care.

Community groups asked for their views on shaping Jersey's built environment

There were 1,720 people registered as unemployed in June 2012

Right Honourable Lord McNally will meet with the Chief Minister to discuss a range of topics.

Retained service provides operational cover for town area during incident at Le Hocq.

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) will be trialling a new charging system at Sand Street car park later this year

Value of smoke detectors illustrated following bedroom fire

Islanders who use the Mobile Library are being asked for their views about the service

On 3 September 2012 the cost of an adult passport will be cut by £5 and a child’s passport by £3

Weekend bin fire prompts warning from Jersey Fire and Rescue

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) are advising dog owners that they can use the public litter bins to dispose of their bagged dogs’ waste.

3 year budgeting introduced to meet the objectives of the States Strategic Plan.

An agreement has been reached on a below inflation taxi price rise

Fire Service warns that cigarettes should always be properly extinguished and smoke detectors installed

The Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Eddie Noel, has today announced that a public information meeting will be held to explain the plans for the new Police Headquarters on La Route du Fort.

During the 12 months to June 2012 the All Items Retail Prices Index for Jersey increased by 3.0%.

Routine monitoring of water supplies by the Health and Social Services staff has detected bacterial contamination within the General Hospital's Gwyneth Huelin Wing and in non-clinical areas within Queen's House at the St Saviour's Hospital site.

Skippers of a beam trawler are fined a total of £10,000 for trawling in a restricted zone.

Firefighters praise prompt action of residents

The States of Jersey has linked up with Highlands College to offer placements to students enrolled on the Business and Management degree, one of the College’s 12 undergraduate degree programmes.

A draft development brief for the Le Masurier Bath Street site has been issued for consultation by the Department of the Environment

Solent Stevedores wins stevedoring licence with Port of Jersey.

Health and Social Services is introducing a text reminder service for outpatients

A planning application has been submitted for the Sumerland and ambulance headquarters sites.

The annual Normandy yacht race, the Tour des Ports de la Manche, reaches Jersey on Wednesday 18 July.

A 3-year pay offer has been made to public sector employee representatives.

Text message reminder service launched for Islanders after successful trials in 2 hospital departments.

Helen O' Shea, currently the interim Chief Executive of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, will start work at the General Hospital in 2013.

Marine officers voice concern about rubbish at popular coastal fishing spots

Islanders have their final chance to ask questions and give their views on the future of health and social care in Jersey at 2 public meetings, both at St Paul’s Centre, on Monday 16 July

To commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Jersey on Wednesday 18 July 2012

The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice on the use of dry powder extinguishers following a grill pan fire in a flat

The Business Tendency Survey provides a set of indicators which can be used to monitor economic performance

The Minister for Treasury and Resources, in accordance with the practice started in 2009, has recently published the 2011 accounts of 3 States-owned utility companies

Jersey Property Holdings has submitted a planning application for the refurbishment of St James Church

The Minister for Transport and Technical Services, Deputy Kevin Lewis, has received and approved the final tender submission from the HCT Group through CT Plus Jersey Ltd, the preferred bidder for the public and school bus contract.

The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has carried out an investigation into the cause and development of the fire involving the gas holder at the Jersey Gas Company.

Jersey's Marine Resources Unit is improving its information about an important habitat.

The Economic Development Department has launched a consultation on its new tourism strategy.

Fire service reminds Islanders not to leave items on cooker hobs.

Maintenance work on Rue des Pres is due to start next week.

New organisation to represent digital industries is formally constituted.

Senator Ian Gorst thanks all those who dealt with the fire and its aftermath

Public representations about the future of the former holiday village can be made until 20 July

All primary and secondary schools are open today.

Town schools closed Thursday 5 July due to fire at Gas Works

A major incident has been called at Gas Place.

A joint statement from the Chief Minister and the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee.

Police appeal to drivers to slow down in wet weather after overnight collisions

Economic Development Department to sponsor Jersey Rugby Club

Childcare professionals prioritise playtime.

Jersey reviews border security during Olympics.

Firefighters attend 2-car collision with police and paramedics.

Firefighters rescued a fisherman on Sunday afternoon after he became stranded on rocks at La Hocq.