2017 news

Jersey's recreational bass fishery will remain ‘catch and release’ for the remainder of 2017. These rules apply to all recreational fishermen in Jersey territorial waters, including Les Écréhous and Les Minquiers

Advice to Islanders about the consequences of taking unknown substances

A Jersey farmer’s plans to develop a home and tourist accommodation for a farm-stay business on Green Zone land in St Lawrence are approved by the Planning Committee.

The Gunsite sea defence project starts on Monday 3 July and will last for 14 weeks

Detail regarding the lay-out of the new Hospital is part of the plans, which also give an idea of the scale of the building

Les Quennevais School will be closed for urgent repairs on 29 and 30 June 2017

The Statistics Unit has released the 2016 Survey of Financial Institutions report.

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

On 8 July 2017, Jersey Library will host a free screening

The public are being asked for their views on the Island's judicial independence and on the establishment of a Judicial and Legal Services Commission

The Department for Infrastructure has agreed to phase in the introduction of liquid waste charges

Swimmers and beach-goers are reminded to remain alert for the possibility of jellyfish stings along Jersey’s north coast

The latest estimate of Jersey's resident population has been released by the Statistics Unit

A consultation has been launched on the possible introduction of a low and fair charge called a Jersey Infrastructure Levy to fund community facilities and services such as parks, road safety and transport improvements

Senator Philip Ozouf dismissed from his position

The Department for Infrastructure has restored the fountain in the central market, following an extensive refurbishment programme

Open days to highlight return to practice opportunities for nurses

The Government is inviting Island businesses to complete an online survey giving their views on Brexit

The Minister for the Environment has launched a scheme to encourage new entrants to the fishing industry by offering licences on loan

The closing date for the Jersey Architecture Design Awards is noon on Friday 16 June 2017. It is open to designers, architects and developers who have contributed positively to the built environment of Jersey in the last two years

Repairs to the rock face means there will be fewer parking spaces available at Snow Hill car park for a limited time

The public is being reminded that it is illegal to allow surface water to drain into the foul sewer network at private properties

The sea wall construction will incorporate a curve on the sea side to deflect waves

The States of Jersey’s Financial Report and Accounts for 2016 are published by the Treasury and Resources Minister, Senator Alan Maclean

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

Jersey Youth Service to work closely with new fundraising body

Information about short and longer-term measures the States is taking to reduce the growth of sea lettuce in Jersey

The Chief Minister joined representatives of more than 60 jurisdictions at the OECD Headquarters in Paris for the signing of the convention

A new plan to keep Jersey's minority historic language alive will see two more Jèrriais teachers appointed

The creation of a new licensing authority is at the heart of a piece of legislation lodged today that will change the management of alcohol licences in Jersey

Jobseekers are learning valuable on-the-job employment skills while taking part in community based projects across the Island

The Chief Minister of Guernsey and the Minister for External Relations of Jersey have undertaken a joint visit to Brussels.

Trackers programme launches first higher-level apprenticeship

The Criminal Procedure (Bail) (Jersey) Law 201- is the first part of a series of laws to improve criminal justice legislation. If approved, it will provide a clear framework for setting bail while protecting the rights of defendants

The Employment Forum wants your views on the rate of minimum wage

From Tuesday 6 June 2017 pay cards and parking permits will be needed

Asbestos, which was stored in shipping containers, has now been buried in a specially lined cell at La Collette