2017 news

Jersey has become one of only three jurisdcitions to have adopted an important international measure to combat tax avoidance

Deborah McMillan, a former police officer, teacher and director of children’s services in the UK, is appointed Jersey's first Children's Commissioner

The Government has reiterated its views on the importance of balancing innovation in fintech virtual currency business with robust regulation

The Council of Ministers has presented a new policy on migration

Investing in the local digital sector, the Government of Jersey has funded a Digital Jersey project to create an 'Internet of Things Lab'

Jersey has been given the highest possible rating by the body responsible for assessing compliance with global standards on tax transparency and information exchange

Since 2011 Emma Martins has supported both Jersey and Guernsey, including preparing to implement new EU Data Protection Regulations

The Chief Minister has welcomed the 29th British-Irish Council Summit meeting, which will be held in Jersey this week

Jersey Archive begins work to archive public documents from the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry

States of Jersey announces biggest reform of staff pay, terms and conditions for a generation

The Government of Jersey has made a statement in response to allegations made following a law firm data breach

Government publishes response to recommendations of Jersey Care Inquiry

The new legislation would allow for an electronic census and would define the roles of States statisticians

Jersey businesses will have access to an information sharing partnership devised by the UK Government's specialist centre for cyber security

Current States of Jersey Chief Executive John Richardson will be leaving to avoid any confusion over accountabilities and authority by overlapping with the incoming Chief Executive, Charlie Parker

The Chief Minister is to represent Jersey at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings being held in Washington DC

As part of Jersey's ongoing work to prevent financial crime, the Island will undertake a risk assessment for money laundering and terrorist financing

The Chief Minister has lodged a proposition which, if adopted, would allow the States Assembly to select their own Speaker and Deputy Speaker

The Government is seeking views on proposed new legislation that would allow assets to be seized in non-conviction cases

Details on emergency contacts following Hurricane Irma

The Chief Minister has expressed sympathy on behalf of Islanders for all those affected by Hurricane Irma

Population Office publishes its latest statistics

States of Jersey and Guernsey are recruiting a Shadow Chair for the Data Protection Supervisory Authorities of the Channel Islands

Recruitment begins for a Children's Commissioner - as recommended by the Jersey Care Inquiry

Jersey Care Commission to make arrangements for independent inspection of children's services

A new Chief Executive is announced for the States of Jersey

This week, gov.je celebrates its 21st birthday. A lot has happened since the site was introduced in 1996.

More needs to be done to make sure that the make up of Jersey's parliament represents all Island communities and interests

Thousands of people have taken part and Chief Minister Senator Ian Gorst hopes Islanders will continue to show their support for the vision by sharing their views on the ambitions

A report requested by the States Assembly has set out the possible impacts of raising the minimum wage in Jersey

This latest funding allocation will support six initiatives from 2017 - 2019

The Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, has made a statement to the States Assembly in response to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry's report

Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, responds to the findings of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry

Statement from the Jersey’s Government following the publication of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report

All Island residents who own Jersey registered companies should submit their Beneficial Ownership information by the 30 June deadline

Senator Philip Ozouf dismissed from his position

Government of Jersey will be able to work productively with the new British government when it is formed

The Chief Minister reappoints Senator Philip Ozouf as Assistant Chief Minister

A group including government, the police and the Attorney General's office has agreed a set of priorities for fighting financial crime

Money raised from new annual fees will help to pay for skills and training programmes, and further migration controls

Update on ongoing work to monitor and protect States systems, and advice to the public

No States systems have been affected by the recent ransomware attacks; however, measures are being taken to ensure ongoing security

A review of employee records is underway to ensure police checks are up to date

Official notices that are currently required by law to be published in the Jersey Evening Post may instead be moved to the government's website

Jersey's Digital Policy Framework is shortlisted for an award by the Smart Island World Congress

Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Paul Routier, makes a statement about the RNLI

The implications of Brexit, changes in digital technology and increasing economic pressures will be the focus of a new review of the Island's financial services sector

Financial services policy and the cyber security strategy will be among the responsibilities of the newly appointed chief officer

The first official visit to Africa by a Chief Minister of Jersey begins today

A public consultation sets out proposals for a new strategy on the measures that Jersey needs to take to protect itself from cyber attacks

The Government of Jersey has launched a policy framework to set out its digital objectives

Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, welcomes comments made in Westminster during presentation of UK's Brexit plan

Responsibilities of former Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Philip Ozouf, are delegated by the Chief Minister

The changes will pave the way for gay couples to get married

Over the next 12 months, large businesses who employ more registered workers than other business in the same sector will have their requirements carefully assessed by the Population Office

The visit will strengthen the links that were formalised in the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Jersey and Rwanda in May last year

An independent report has prompted Jersey's Government to decide not to impose regulations on gas prices

During the past two years Mike King managed the transfer of Sport and Culture from Education to create the new Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture department