2019 news

Deputy Scott Wickenden has been appointed as Assistant Chief Minister with specific responsibility for the modernisation of the Government’s internal digital technology, data security, and cyber security.

A week dedicated to thanking volunteers across the island will celebrate the value they bring to island life.

Tenants and landlords are being asked to give their opinions on how a licensing system for rented accommodation should be implemented.

​A new prison initiative to encourage stronger family interaction and promote the wellbeing of children with parents in custody begins this week

A Book of Condolence has been opened for Colin Powell CBE at the Government of Jersey building in St Helier

For World No Tobacco Day smokers in Jersey are being tolf of the benefits tat quitting smoking can have on their lung health.

A physiologist has become the first non-physician in Jersey to be able to implant a cardiac device that helps doctors detect hard to detect heart conditions

Significant changes in Jersey’s Youth Justice System have resulted in substantial reductions in the number of young people entering the criminal justice system for the first time, a new report today reveals

States Employment Board accepts all the recommendations made in a review of its structure by the Comptroller and Auditor General

Businesses invited to tender for work that will help shape the future of Fort Regent

Customs and Immigration Officers seized drugs from a mans vehicle.

An interim States Veterinary Officer has been appointed to fill the role for five months while a permanent replacement is found.

The Government has made an updated pay offer to civil service unions

The Minister for Children and Housing, Senator Sam Mézec, has published a report into housing options for Jersey’s key workers.

Jersey Library will celebrate its 30th year in Halkett Place this Saturday 25 May.

Assistant Minister for Social Security is dismissed

Revenue Jersey is reminding taxpayers where to get help with their tax returns before next week’s filing deadline.

The House Price Index report for the first quarter of 2019 has been published by Statistics Jersey.

The States Employment Board (SEB) met yesterday evening to review the outcome of the past two weeks of negotiations with the NASUWT and NEU teaching unions.

The States Vet is urging bee keepers to be vigilant following a confirmed case of a disease that affects honey bees.

Planned school closures ahead of NEU teacher strike action.

The Chief Minister's statement on the Liberation 75 project.

Work to extend the life of roads in the west of the island is due to begin later this month.

Islanders are being encouraged to discuss organ donation with their loved ones, ahead of a change to the system for organ donation in Jersey.

United Nations recognises Jersey’s work on international asset recovery

States Employment Board lodges appeal against Royal Court decision

Work has begun on the Island Plan 2021-2030, which will help shape Jersey's natural and built environment for the coming decade.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Susie Pinel, has spoken to the Chamber of Commerce at their lunch event today.

Proposed industrial action by NEU on 15 and 16 May 2019.

Major resurfacing works on La Grande Route de Saint Martin are set to begin later this month.

Jersey will this week host the third annual political summit with the Government of Guernsey and the departmental council of Ille-et-Vilaine

A gastroenterology specialist is using World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Awareness Day to spread the message that not every disability is visible

Statements from ministers on the death of Colin Powell CBE

A two-week campaign to recruit more foster carers and encourage more islanders to consider fostering to help “change a future”, begins today

Islanders can have their say on a government strategy for developing post-16 education

The Government of Jersey is promoting mental health awareness through a range of activities

School children will have their ideas judged by a panel of construction and design professionals next week.

A party is being held to celebrate the contribution nurses make to the community

The Chief Minister's Liberation Day 2019 message

Ministry of Justice flies Jersey flag in London for Liberation Day

Jersey Customs and Immigration had a busy weekend, resulting in drug seizures and denied entry into the island.

Liberation Day services on 9 May will be themed to celebrate local women's organisations and achievements.

New Jersey delegation visits Jersey to inaugurate Trenton Square in St Helier

Fort Regent is accepting bookings for events again after a risk review concluded safety measures had to be improved

Jersey Ministers hold discussions with UK Prime Minister

The Chief Minister’s report on his proposed next steps for a new hospital

A digital countryside access map which shows where existing coast and countryside paths are, and who can use them, has been published by Natural Environment officers.

Safeguarding Partnership Board publishes its annual report for 2018

Officers from Customs and Immigration have seized approximately 8.5 kilograms of cannabis from a Spanish national, who had arrived in Jersey from St Malo.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy John Young, has issued a statement following the States Assembly's adoption of a proposition to take action on climate change.

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Connétable Len Norman, welcomes the States of Jersey Police Association 2019 Wellbeing survey.

Islanders are being encouraged to put forward environmental projects that may qualify for a grant to help conserve Jersey’s countryside.

Government negotiators have been meeting with the NASUWT and NEU teaching unions in an attempt to resolve the ongoing disputes and to avoid further industrial action.