2017 news

A progress report has been published measuring the success of the States' strategy to get Islanders more involved in sport

New traffic signals are being installed at the junction of Kensington Place and the Esplanade

Four local teachers are promoted to leadership roles

The Minister for the Environment has published new draft guidance on planning obligation agreements and is asking for people’s views

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

The Department for Infrastructure has been preparing the new waste charges for commercial customers (non-household charge scheme)

Report on the premature deaths of Jersey residents 2013 to 2015 has been published

The report recommends that the UK Government clarify its position on representing any of the Crown Dependencies’ interests that may differ from the UK’s own in Brexit negotiations

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

A review of how changes to Jersey’s personal tax & contributions have affected different households will inform future policy decisions

The report urges the United Kingdom Government to reflect on the implications for the Crown Dependencies of the UK’s post-Brexit policy priorities

Islanders are being asked to join millions of people around the world this Saturday in turning their lights off as part of Earth Hour 2017

Jersey’s Planning Committee has approved plans for 253 new homes on the Jersey Gas site at Tunnell Street, and a new five-storey office development for Esplanade Quarter

The Department for Infrastructure and the Parish of St Clement are holding a drop-in session at Le Rocquier School on Wenesday 22 March about safer routes to St Clement schools

The Commissioner will be responsible for determining which organisations are charities, registering those charities and ensuring that they meet their legal requirements

Funding applications for new community safety projects are now being accepted

A planning application has been approved for 31 new social rented apartments

Work begins to connect Island's primary and secondary care IT systems

Charities in Jersey are being reminded that the Community Jobs Fund can help get new projects off the ground

A Chair has been appointed to the commission that will help Islanders in need of care services

Jersey Met is working more closely with its UK counterparts to reduce disruption caused by extended periods of fog, experienced in Jersey recently

Youth Service to lead awareness sessions as part of national day

The first Avoidable Mortality report has been published by the Public Health Statistics Unit.

Simple GP appointment for free jab offers protection against painful condition

Senator Bailhache’s meetings in Brussels were organised by the Channel Islands Brussels Office

The Department for Infrastructure will be starting the next stage of the improvements at Green Street roundabout on Monday 13 March.

Let’s Talk Brexit will be accessible across various forms of social media, where Islanders are encouraged to tweet, comment and respond to topics and statistics that will be published to generate discussion

Local charity helps children to improve literacy skills

During his visit to Africa, the Chief Minister has signed an agreement that will help the Kenyan Government reclaim stolen money

Jersey-Mauritius tax agreement supports business links

Businesses with a presence in Jersey are among those that the Chief Minister is meeting during his trip to Africa

The Department for Infrastructure is holding a drop-in session at Bel Royal School on Tuesday 7 March for people to find out more about the proposed pedestrian and bus user improvements

Customs are investigating the importation of a Pitbull type dog into Jersey

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

The risk of an outbreak of avian flu remains low but uncertain, and the States Veterinary Officer is advising no change to the current measures in place.

'Letting the Future In' is a programme created by the NSPCC and is already in use in a number of locations across the UK. It is available to children aged four to 17.