2013 news

The States Employment Board welcomes Unite union's announcement that it has ended its dispute and no industrial action is now planned

Jersey Met works with other States departments to install weather monitoring kit on Jersey's offshore reefs

Work experience placements give students a valuable introduction to the work place

Parish authorities lose a bid to overturn Island Plan policies and build sheltered homes in St Ouen after the Planning Minister backs independent inspector's view that there's too little justification

Islanders have been warned about the dangers of a new type of ecstasy-style drug

From March next year, easyJet will be running a year-round service between Jersey and London Gatwick

Advocate Jonathan White will chair the independent body that oversees Jersey's police force

Crime levels among Jersey's young people remain very low, according to new figures released by the Home Affairs Minister

New metal recycling campaign will be launched at Jersey Live using a giant metal 'wizard'

Changes to Income Support regulations will complement the increased support available to help people find work

There is only a week left to respond to a consultation on proposed autumn and winter bus timetables

Following the approval of an application last November, the Planning and Environment Minister has issued a permit to build 28 new homes on the Plémont site

A ship has been chartered to deliver freight delayed by closure of Huelin Renouf

The Social Security Department is asking for views on the safe use of machinery in the workplace as it prepares to put in place a new code of practice

Registered actively seeking work (ASW) figures for July 2013 have been released

Co-op application to develop its site at Charing Cross has been rejected by the Planning Applications Panel

GCSE results published today show that the pass rate of Jersey students is higher than the national pass rate in England

Long Term Care scheme will start in July 2014, with contributions starting in 2015, if the States approve Social Security's proposal

Average earnings increased by 2.2% in the 12 months to June 2013

Jersey's hospitals have intend to operate business as usual during the bus drivers' strike

The Transport and Technical Services Minister will be allowing free parking in designated car parks during the forthcoming strike by local bus operator LibertyBus

Work to study Jersey's bats is part of a global project tracking changes in biodiversity

Islanders urged to check the service available before travelling

Changes are proposed to the new autumn and winter bus timetable

Planning permission is being sought to provide more car parking spaces when the new Police Headquarters development goes ahead

Measures are being taken to provide safer access to St Mary's Village

Exam results, released today, of the 474 students in Jersey to have sat A-levels or International Baccalaureate show a 99.4% pass rate

The mix-adjusted average price of dwellings sold in Jersey in Q2 2013 was at the lowest level recorded for more than five years.

Alcohol impairs your judgement and co-ordination and increases the risk of hypothermia

The Department of the Environment is reminding Islanders of the risk of bringing plants, fruit, vegetables and seeds into Jersey

The Housing Minister says changes to the the Island Plan would make homes in Jersey more affordable

Temporary structure will house new operating facilities at the General Hospital while existing theatres are upgraded

Lé Messagi chosen as the new name for the States of Jersey newsletter

New Regulations being proposed by the Council of Ministers will make it mandatory for Jersey to automatically exchange tax information for EU Savings Tax Agreements

The Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning about the dangers of making hoax distress calls

Jersey’s Medical Officer of Health is asking the public to give their views on whether it would be in the interests of Jersey's children if there were more smoke-free places in the Island

Smoke alarm helped occupants to escape a large house fire in St Helier

Jersey Coastguard is giving practical safety tips to Islanders who will be taking to the water this summer

Report finds that smoking poses a much higher risk to an individual than exposure to radon gas

A new 'bring bank' will increase the number of places where islanders can deposit recyclable rubbish

Work to replace traffic lights on the Rue du Galet junction have been postponed