2012 news

Jersey Customs and Immigration Service is investigating whether Jersey residents were involved in recent attempts to use Jersey as a 'back door' to the UK.

Next year States of Jersey's vehicle fleet will be more environmentally friendly with cars producing less than 110 gm / km of carbon dioxide.

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

The new timetable features changes made following feedback from customers

Jersey's percentage of top grades remains higher than the UK

Tender process comes to an end for scrap metal recycling facility

Average earnings increased by 1.5% over the 12 months to June 2012.

The monitoring will provide important local information and form part of a global biodiversity project.

A September debate has been proposed for amendments which bring the Jersey scheme in line with international standards.

Advance to Work is an employment scheme designed to help unemployed 16 to 19 year olds find work

Emergency services call off their search for a missing angler

Housing Minister thanks Scrutiny for Interim Report on Housing Transformation Programme

The House Price Index report for quarter 2 2012 has been released by the States of Jersey Statistics Unit

Jersey's A-level students achieve 99.5% pass rate

A scheme which gives people the right to check the background of someone who has contact with children will come into force next year

Chief Executive appointed for 3 and a half years

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service warn of the need to keep gas appliances maintained.

Joint application forms for the 2012 Food Costs Bonus and Cold Weather Bonus are now available.

The stone, to be placed on the headland, will mark a gift of land to the people of Jersey in 1950.

Young patient from St Saviour wins South of England category in national hospital art competition.

Draft supplementary planning guidance published by the Environment Department

A free parking trial has been arranged at Pier Road car park in a bid to boost shopping.

Children’s authors Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore will be visiting Jersey Library on the 14 and 15 August.

Rural grants aim to promote economic growth in the countryside.

The newly formed Jersey Fire Service is in their fourth week of specialist training.

Work will improve surface water drainage and the road layout.

Islanders who can claim the Food Costs Bonus are now eligible for insulation installation and advice.

South African charity to benefit from donation of medical equipment from Jersey.

An amended design for a proposed new police station on La Route du Fort is due to go to the Planning Department

New kit carries Jersey branding as part of sponsorship agreement.