2019 news

OECD Global Forum pays tribute to life and work of Colin Powell CBE

A permanent Government Communications Director has been appointed

Heath and Community Services is using World AIDS Day to raise awareness about the condition

Read the results of Statistics Jersey's latest opinions and lifestyle survey which took place over the summer.

The Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Stephen Dalton, may have been a leading figure in the Royal Air Force but it was his wife who was recently reminded of a daring stunt in the air.

The Energy Trends report for 2018 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Jersey Customs and Immigration Service has launched a consultation to gather public views on Jersey's future immigration system.

The Minister for Children and Housing, Senator Sam Mézec, has published plans to improve access to social housing

Driver and Vehicle Standards are urging anyone giving a second-hand moped as a gift to check whether it’s been called for a DVS inspection before buying it.

A group of teachers and teaching assistants has become Jersey’s first school team to qualify as national coaches to support the emotional wellbeing of children

The Jersey Safeguarding Partnership Board has launched a domestic abuse campaign

Advice for taxpayers on the impact of delays to tax assessments

Today sees the conclusion of a complex fraud case which has been investigated by the enforcement team at Customer and Local Services.

Primary school teachers have completed a six-week course which will enable them to incorporate more art into their lessons.

Advice is issued for Islanders applying for visas to travel to India

80 volunteers will plant trees and hedgerows at the north coast as part of the Government's response to the climate emergency.

Following customer feedback, anyone with a Social Security number can now apply online for a registration card.

Treasury Minister, Deputy Susie Pinel, has lodged a proposition to enable spouses and civil partners to share equal rights and responsibilities for their tax affairs.

Ministers publish comments on Government Plan amendments

The Government is proposing an ambitious plan to vacate 14 office buildings and move 1,600 public servants into a new, permanent headquarters.

A Jersey-based crime author has led a writing workshop for 24 prisoners at HMP La Moye as part of a scheme to reduce reoffending.

Road improvements are due to begin on Monday, 25 November in Grouville on La Rue à Don between the junction with La Rue des Pres and La Rue de la Ville ès Renauds.

More than 100 Islanders have so far applied to become members of the Our Hospital Citizens’ Panel.

The Infrastructure Minister, Deputy Kevin Lewis has signed a Ministerial Decision to approve pedestrian safety improvements to La Route Orange in St Brelade.

Schools across the Island will join world-wide celebrations today to mark World Children’s Day and the 30th anniversary of a historic global commitment to promote and protect children’s rights

The Government of Jersey has launched an island-wide campaign today – on World Children’s Day – to encourage everyone in Jersey to support the Pledge to Put Children First

Ministers propose amendments to five of the amendments States Members have proposed to the Government Plan

Islanders have until this Friday, 22 November to make donations at the Central Market towards Age Concern’s Christmas hamper appeal.

The Government of Jersey has received an award for ‘Delivering Economic Transformation by Embracing New Global Opportunities’ at this year’s Indo-European Business Forum’s (IEBF) Excellence Awards.

Chief Minister accompanies Deputy Jeremy Maçon on a ministerial visit to St Luke's School

A campaign launched today is urging islanders to follow 5 ‘golden rules’ to protect themselves from cybercrime.

Health experts, emergency planner and emergeny services are due to take part in a planned exercise.

Proposals to improve the pedestrian area outside Green Street car park are being revised so that the area can contribute to the Sustainable Transport Policy (STP).

The next major phase of roadworks will begin this weekend, Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 November, resulting in the Five Oaks roundabout being completely closed to all traffic.

Islanders are invited to a workshop to give their views on the character of St Helier

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) is supporting Electrical Fire Safety Week which runs from 18 – 24 November.

Islanders who are feeling under the weather this winter are being urged to try simple remedies

Three new cystic fibrosis drugs will be available after an agreement between the Government of Jersey and the manufacturer

Today sees the conclusion of a complex fraud case and successful prosecution identified by the team at Customer and Local Services.

Teachers are being encouraged to complete the anoymous questionnaire

Islanders are invited to a series of public meetings to learn how health and social care in Jersey is set to change in the next few years

The first ODP to train at Jersey's General Hospital in more than a decade is now working full-time in its theatres

More than 45 volunteers from the finance industry have been trained by The Prince’s Trust to mentor young people in Jersey to prepare for the world of work.

The Government of Jersey is hosting a public seminar on Thursday, 12 December to look at what sustainable wellbeing can mean for Jersey.

The house prices report for the second quarter 2019 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Minister responds to announcement from Condor Ferries that the company has been sold

All amendments to the Government Plan have been lodged and Ministers will now consider their response

Fort Regent are to host an ice-skating rink from Friday, 6 December until Sunday, 5 January and, for the first time, tickets will be available to buy online.

The ongoing spate of heavy rain is encouraging crapauds, or western toads to come out of hibernation to enjoy the wet conditions.

The Minister for Education, Senator Tracey Vallois, has thanked all parishes for their ongoing support of the various youth clubs and projects across the Island

The Government issues updates to income and spending figures in the Government Plan, after revised economic assumptions were issued by the independent Fiscal Policy Panel

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a new guide on Best Practices on Beneficial Ownership for Legal Persons, which refers to what Jersey does as examples of best practice.

An initiative that combines healthy and nutritionally balanced breakfasts with a morning sport activity has been launched at Plat Douet Primary School

The World Health Organisation's framework has been formally extended by the UK to Guernsey and Jersey

Financial intelligence analysts from Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre visit Jersey as part of the Government of Jersey’s commitment to help Kenya tackle financial crime and corruption.

Young people in the northwest of the island can once again kickflip, bigspin and boardslide now that the skate ramp at St Ouen’s Youth Club has reopened

Career changers and islanders looking to develop their skills or study for a new qualification are being encouraged to attend a behind-the-scenes tour of Highlands College this week

Call for Islanders to join Our Hospital Citizens’ Panel

Ministers welcome Scrutiny report on Jersey’s first ever Government Plan

Patricia Winchester has won the Outstanding Advocate Award in the National Advocacy Awards

The work of outstanding Government employees is celebrated at One Gov Awards

A year after several customer-facing services were relocated to La Motte Street, customer feedback suggests that the move has been overwhelmingly positive.

A 14-year-old Le Rocquier School student, who has recently been fitted with a prosthetic arm, has praised his teachers for helping him overcome physical barriers to foster a love for construction.

This week, work has begun to improve a habitat for a colony of wall lizards which live in Devon Gardens in Gorey.

Application forms are being sent today to all parents who registered for a Government school place for September 2020

This weekend, an internationally-renowned conductor will lead a youth singing workshop for young people ged 9 to 18.

Students at Haute Vallée have been driving forward literacy with a quirky library that used to transport thousands of students to and from school

Resurfacing works at Five Oaks are planned to continue throughout the month.

The facility, called the Allan Lab, has already attracted world-wide attention

A licensing scheme which will ensure that commercial vehicles meet minimum standards is being presented to Jersey’s haulage industry this week.

A scheme that provides unlimited free bus travel to Jersey residents who have long-term disabilities is to continue.

A conference is to be held to look at the experience of people with autism within the criminal justice system

A new non-executive director is appointed to the Board of Andium Homes

Jersey Cancer Relief has provided £44,000 in funding for the new HPV primary screening test

Chief Minister leads his second official delegation to China

Jersey's occupational therapy department is taking part in a national event aimed at celebrating the work of the profession

Pay offer for 2018-2020 is accepted by prison officers

Jersey Customs and Immigration offficers have seized approximately 80 and 90g of controlled drugs

The Home Affairs Minister appoints new Chief of Police