2019 news

The Jersey Reds rugby team have joined the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service for an interactive training session.

A mobile virtual lab is due to arrive in Jersey next week to show islanders the lifesaving work that is undertaken by biomedical science staff at the General Hospital

Islanders are being asked to keep an eye out for the Colorado Beetle, an invasive species which could harm Jersey's potato crops.

The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Senator Lyndon Farnham, has attended the Cannabis Europa medicinal cannabis conference in London this week.

Jersey General Hospital's Chaplaincy Team Leader was one of the first women to be ordained into the priesthood 25 years ago

Students will next week learn about acting safely, legally and ethically in the digital world and be inspired to consider a career in cyber security

The Catholic Dean of Jersey visited the prison recently, as part of the States of Jersey Prison Service’s community work to support prisoners both during their sentences and to help them reintegrate back into society

School children have nomimated and voted for their favourite book published within the last year.

The Chair of the States Employment Board and Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, has today announced that the Government has reached agreement with NASUWT teaching union officials about the 2018-20 pay offer, after months of negotiations.

Jersey’s External Relations Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, and the Rwandan High Commissioner, Her Excellency Yamina Karitanyi, have signed a new partnership to strengthens cooperation between the two jurisdictions.

Work to demolish the Fort Regent swimming pool and return it to the Glacis Field grass will begin at the end of July.

Islanders are urged to have a conversation with their loved ones about whether they wish to be a potential organ donor or not

More than 100 students will pitch their designs to a panel of experts.

Four people have been charged with importing drugs after 5kg of cannabis, 2 kg of MDMA powder, 2kg of MDMA tablets and 1kg of cocaine was seized in St Catherine’s Bay.

A trial of a new initiative is underway to see if sea lettuce, which blooms during the summer months, can be turned into compost.

Health and Community Services has responded to the Comptroller and Auditor General's findings of Adult and Older Adult Services, which was part of the former Community and Social Services, run by the then Health and Social Services Department.

​The Minister for Infrastructure is planning with officers how to accelerate the development of the sustainable transport policy, following this week’s States debate.

See the latest population estimate for Jersey from Statistics Jersey

Statement from the Chief Minister on the Chief Executive Officer Performance Appraisal

Staff health and morale has boosted after the team vowed to get fit

Two scientists from Cranfield University will visit the island this week (Thursday, 20 June - Friday, 21 June) to discuss the latest practices in pesticide and fertiliser use with Government, members from the potato and dairy industries and Jersey Water.

The Chief Ministers of Guernsey and the Isle of Man and Jersey's Minister for External Relations have met with UK parliamentarians

A survey on a proposed new skate park at Les Quennevais will be launched today, (Wednesday 19 June), and a drop-in session is being held next Wednesday with the politician with responsibility for sport.

One of Jersey’s longest serving lifeguards retires on Thursday, 20 June, after 40 years.

Joint statement by the governments of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man on beneficial ownership registers

A report detailing the key achievements of the Council of Ministers has been published

The Minister for Health and Community Services has written to the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel and all States Members, regarding the process for securing temporary and short-term staff within Health and Community Services.

Minister for Children and Housing welcomes review of access to social housing

Allied health professionals and social workers hear result of their collective grievance

Deputy Chief Minister attends USA summit to raise the island’s profile

Jersey's Attorney General has been successful in a landmark case before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

The Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate has published its annual report for 2018

Biomedical science staff at the General Hospital are taking part in a national event aimed at celebrating the work they do to identify, research, monitor and treat diseases.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin, has temporarily withdrawn her proposals for changes to family friendly employment rights.

The Council of Ministers are proposing that Friday 8 May be added as an extra public holiday in 2020.

Jersey Festival of Learning offers talks, classes and one-to-one sessions for islanders thinking of changing career or learning something new

Islanders will have the chance to learn more about Jersey's coastal defences next week, when a surface water pumping station opens to the public.

Children’s Minister Senator Sam Mézec has praised a group of young people and care-experienced adults for taking part in a national care conference, which has been described as “powerful and inspirational”

Urgent work to rebuild an 85-year-old sewage chamber underneath the roundabout at Five Oaks will affect traffic in the area for up to three weeks

More than 1,000 additional women have undergone cervical screening since the fee for the potentially life-saving test was scrapped

The States Employment Board has today agreed proposals to end the dispute with the two teaching unions, NASUWT and NEU, following months of negotiations

Senator Lyndon Farnham attends investment summit in Washington DC

Jersey is getting involved with World Oceans Day – the annual global celebration of the protection and conservation of our shared ocean – which this year, is being held on Saturday, 8 June 2019.

The Minister for Social Security has proposed increasing the amount of income support families receive

More than 300 social workers have enquired about roles advertised in Jersey, as part of the Let's Be Honest recruitment campaign.

Two schools that educate and support young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties have joined to form La Sente – a school that aims to inspire positive change in a safe and nurturing environment

The Chief Minister and External Relations Minister are part of a delegation from Jersey attending services in France to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

An Assistant Social Security Minister has been appointed

Les Quennevais Sports Centre has been identified as the preferred site for the island's new skatepark.

A major review of school funding is to be carried out

More than 4,000 tax returns were received at Customer and Local Services on Friday, as the deadline for islanders to file their personal tax returns closed.

Government makes new pay offer to teachers

Schools promote deaf awareness

More than US$267 million is paid into Civil Asset Recovery Fund in Nigerian money laundering case

Employment Forum seeks views on proposed minimum wage

Patients who are undergoing rehabilitation treatment are benefitting from the controls donated by EYECAN

The Deputy Chair of the States Employment Board, Constable Richard Buchanan, has issued a statement to provide an update on pay negotiations.