2017 news

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

Ministers propose more financial support for university students and their families

Proposal to means-test nursery classes and private nurseries will not go ahead

The latest alcohol profile has been published

The States of Jersey Police responded to nearly 1,000 domestic violence incidents last year and attend an average of three domestic abuse incidents every single day of the year.

Minister outlines actions taken following Comptroller & Auditor General's report

Islanders aged 70-79 given last chance to get catch-up vaccine

Some trees are being removed and others are being added in the Charing Cross area

From Tuesday next week, people will be able to use PayByPhone when parking in the various street locations

Every restaurant, café, and takeaway in Jersey must show their ‘Eat Safe’ food safety and hygiene standard rating from next month or face prosecution.

A property required for the construction of the new hospital has been purchased by the States

An agreement between foster carers and the fostering services

The flooding of Grands Vaux will be the hypothetical scenario for a large, multi-agency training exercise this week

Ministers propose to extend Town Park and develop Jersey Gas site

Laboratory tests have confirmed that a chemical linked to the death of a dog in the summer was the banned pesticide Phorate

Sharing new and events on fostering and adoption in Jersey

Construction of a new path for pedestrians and cyclists to the English Harbour starts on Monday 20 November

Philip Slater to stand down at Christmas after 17 years at the secondary school

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

The House Price Index report for the third quarter of 2017 has been published by the Statistics Unit.

New team starts work to support families with parenting issues

Report from the Jersey Child Measurement Programme (2016-2017)

The independent body that oversees Jersey's police force has a new chairman

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

The Minister for the Environment has decided to call a public inquiry to consider an application to build 65 homes on Green Zone land in St Peter.

The Home Affairs Minister was given the role as breastfeeding champion for the States of Jersey earlier in 2017

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

Deadline for applications to States schools is 1 December 2017

The project is due to begin in January and finish in June 2018

The Chief Minister is currently undertaking his first official visit to the Kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

The latest employment figures have been released by the Statistics Unit

Islanders are being asked for their input to a review of the Esplanade Quarter planning blueprint