2017 news

Persistent offenders (who have failed to file on time for several years) may find themselves in the Royal Court facing an unlimited fine

A leading expert on sepsis (also known as blood poisoning or septicaemia) to lead workshops for over 300 healthcare professionals

Plans are announced to improve all areas of Income Support

The new opening hours will start on Monday 5 June until Friday 29 September 2017

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

The strategy has been developed in partnership between government, voluntary and community organisations, and the business community

In Jersey, between 50 and 60 bladder cancer related operations are carried out each year

The Minister for Infrastructure has expressed his disappointment in the actions taken by the rank taxis to go on a lightning strike today

The States Vet has confirmed that measures currently in place in Jersey to reduce the risk of avian influenza (also known as avian flu or bird flu) have largely been lifted

An auction for short and easy to remember number plates are up for auction

Home Affairs Minister reassures Islanders following UK decision to raise terror threat level

The St Helier skate park will be closed for annual inspection and maintenance from Monday 22 May until Friday 26 May 2017.

Treasury Minister's statement to the States Assembly on the funding proposal for a new hospital

Fee-paying schools may receive less funding from the States

Today the Minister for Infrastructure opened the second phase of the newly constructed pedestrian and cycle path in St Peter's valley

A record number of pets travelling to Jersey from mainland Europe has prompted the States Vet to remind people to follow the importation rules

The Minister for Infrastructure and his officers have met with representatives of the taxi-cab industry to bring about a single tariff system for both rank taxis and private hire cabs

Three commissioners have been appointed to the Island's new Care Commission

Work to review and update the planning blueprint for Jersey’s Esplanade Quarter has moved forward with the appointment of an impartial, independent design body to support the Department of the Environment’s work

HSSD have been working with voluntary sector and primary care to give patients a voice in developing services

Another Future St Helier project gets underway. Following the succesful trial closure of Charing Cross, the Department for Infrastructure has started paving the existing road

The Minister for the Environment is proposing measures to further protect the internationally-recognised offshore reefs of Les Minquiers and Les Écréhous

The survey provides information on the opinions and behaviours of Jersey's residents

The House Price Index report for the first quarter of 2017 has been released by the States Statistics Unit

Islanders will now have until Friday 26th May to give their views on the impact of Brexit

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

Hospitality sector to benefit from new link arranged in partnership with HandPicked Hotels

The Minister for Infrastructure has approved the acquisition of fields for the new Les Quennevais Secondary School

The Council of Ministers has just lodged an Appointed Day Act for Article 4 to change the Drainage (Jersey) Law 2005

In 2016 all 14 of Jersey’s bathing waters met new stricter European standards for bathing water quality

Islanders invited to learn more about project and give their views

A summary of Islanders' views have been published on the first part of a review into income in retirement and the Social Security scheme

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

Third engagement day provides chance to share information on Mental Health Strategy

The Chief Minister held an official meeting with His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of Kenya, in London

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

A competition to increase awareness of Jersey’s unique marine and coastal environment has been launched by the Department of the Environment

Fostering and Adoption Jersey are providing pop up information sites as part of 'Fostering Fortnight'

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

Local people with armed forces service experience are being sought to help veterans with issues from health and housing to education and careers

The Home Affairs Minister expresses her gratitude to the States of Jersey's chief of police on his retirement

Dewberry House will provide a range of support for victims of rape and sexual assault

The Chief Minister has been invited to attend the World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place between the 3rd and 5th May 2017 in Durban, South Africa.

The latest Energy trends report has been published by the Statistics Unit

The Statistics Unit has published the results of the March 2017 Business Tendency Survey