2020 news

Health Minister explains the details of the latest Covid-19 measures

New measures are announced to tackle the recent rise in Covid-19 cases

New measures aimed at tackling the spread of Covid-19 are announced today

Health Minister signs Order to make it a legal requirement to wear masks in certain indoor public spaces

Members of Jersey’s motor industry are being invited to give their views on Periodic Technical Inspections (PTIs) for all cars and motorcycles.

A pilot scheme has been launched to provide young people in Jersey with free, safe and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing advice and support.

Statement from the Office of the Director of Civil Aviation

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Government of Jersey has announced its support for students wishing to return home to the Island for the Christmas holidays.

Statement from the Department for Children, Education, Young People and Skills

Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf

Statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

Jersey has developed a comprehensive plan for vaccinating the most at-risk Islanders against contracting COVID-19.

All students in Years 11 and above in secondary schools and colleges, and all young people aged 16 -18 not in education, will be offered COVID-19 screening.

A statement from Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Statistics Jersey have today published a set of experimental statistics: Quarterly revenue & GVA estimates: non-finance sectors.

The Government of Jersey is inviting 40 young people, aged between 16 and 21, to take part in an independent online discussion to share their views on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Islanders are being asked for their views on a contraflow cycle lane, planned for Hill Street between Halkett Place and La Motte Street, which will make it safer and more enjoyable to cycle eastwards and to schools in St Saviour.

Lifeline air services are reintroduced to Southampton

The Childcare and Early Years Service (CEYS) are working to understand the impact COVID-19 has had on childcare in Jersey.

An online tool has been launched for Islanders to record details of the number of trees and hedgerows they have planted.

An update from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Islanders are being encouraged to protect themselves against false information online.

The Chief Minister meets the Chinese Ambassador to the UK

New public health measures on gatherings and licencing hours come into effect today

Extra clinics are now available for Islanders who had their cervical and breast screening appointments delayed or cancelled while COVID-19 restrictions were in place.

The Jersey Crematorium will be offering free-of-charge live streaming of funerals for those who are unable to attend due to COVID-19 regulations.

Contact-tracing is underway after a Prison Officer from HMP La Moye tested positive for COVID-19

Social workers, teachers, health visitors, nurses, youth workers, and police officers will be better-placed to identify and tackle signs of neglect in children by using a new tool.

Following the States Assembly vote to move all Prior Year Basis (PYB) taxpayers to Current Year Basis (CYB), Revenue Jersey is writing to affected Islanders to update them.

Jersey’s new Children’s Minister will mark UNICEF World Children’s Day

The States Assembly agreed yesterday to establish a £50 million Fiscal Stimulus Fund to support Jersey’s economic recovery.

The house price report for the third quarter 2020 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Victoria College Jersey

From today, older students in schools and colleges will be advised to wear mouth and nose coverings when they are moving around communal indoor areas.

One ward is closed and cleaning routine is enhanced as four people in hospital for other conditions test positive for COVID-19

Following a vote by the States Assembly, the Island’s maternity benefits will be updated to provide wider support for families.

Deputy Jeremy Maçon has been elected by the States Assembly as Minister for Children and Housing.

Jersey’s General Practitioners can now order X-rays and radiology tests for patients electronically for the first time.

A consultation has opened to allow Islanders to have their say on proposed changes to improve road safety for pedestrians using Midvale Road.

Three cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the General Hospital

The Government of Jersey has today launched new public health measures and economic support packages to deal with COVID-19 through the winter.

The Government is partnering with a local recruitment agency for the first time to find staff who can work on modernising the Government.

There has been a confirmed cae of COVID-19 at St Luke's Primary School

A consultation on what transport will look like over the next ten years has been launched.

A survey has been launched to help the Government of Jersey to plan for a potentially large number of students arriving to the Island.

This week, Jersey’s Alcohol and Drugs Service will be joining 3,000 other groups across the UK for Alcohol Awareness Week.

The consistent aim of the Government’s Covid response measures has been the preservation of life, lives and livelihoods.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf will lodge a set of Regulations which will enable the Government to enforce COVID-19 measures by law, if it becomes necessary.

Throughout the pandemic, the Government has looked to match any necessary health restrictions with appropriate financial support.

Ministers have agreed eight additional public health measures in response to rising cases of Covid-19

New health measures are announced, following a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and strong evidence of community transmission

Teachers from schools across the Island took part in a webinar attended by over 100 principals from schools across China to share experiences of education during the coronavirus pandemic and to discuss to how to strengthen cooperation.

Companies will have an extra month to file their 2019 tax returns online before late filing penalties are levied, following agreement by Revenue Jersey.

Maison St Louis Observatory, has been recognised for its continuing, and long-standing records as well as best practice in weather observation by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

Statement from the Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Jeremy Maçon:

Three girls have been awarded bursaries of £1,500 to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) subjects at Highlands College.

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

Young people who want to shape the Island’s politics are being called upon to apply to become a member of Jersey’s Youth Parliament.

Statistics Jersey have today published their latest economic indicators report.

The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills has issued an update on cases of COVID-19 in schools

Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, has issued the following statement

A letter has been sent by the Chief Executive to the Chief Minister

A statement has been issued by the Chief Minister

More than 500 Islanders have so far visited a virtual community exhibition outlining the site selection process for the Our Hospital Project.

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Sea Cadets will have an interim new base at the former Police HQ in Rouge Bouillon, as of January 2021.

Parents who are registered for a Government school place for September 2021 have until 30 November to return their form to their catchment school.

Prisoners at HMP La Moye have been busy designing hand-made reindeer from recycled wooden pallets to be sold in time for Christmas.

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills confirms a case of COVID-19 at Hautlieu School

A statement from the Chief Minister

Statement from the States Employment Board

The report’s purpose is to keep the public informed of the progress of the work of Government, and other organisations, in managing the traces of PFAS compounds such as PFOS and PFOA which are found in water sources.

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre

Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf

Ministers will be answering public questions about the Government Plan during a week of live events.

The Jersey COVID Alert app is now compatible with NHS COVID-19 in England and Wales and Beat Covid Gibraltar, joining Protect Scotland and StopCOVID NI.

Statement from the department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services on the Jersey Care Model

Speech made by the Minister for Health and Social Services at the reopening of La Chasse

A drop-in session is being held next week so that Islanders can find out about plans to relocate the branch library to the Communicare Centre.

David Place will be closed to through-traffic between 9:15am and 4pm on weekdays for two weeks from Monday, 9 November.

A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Jersey College for Girls

Statistics Jersey has today published the latest labour market report.

The States Assembly have agreed a proposition to hold the next Island-wide census on 21 March 2021.

A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Hautlieu School

States Members have today approved the amendment law to enable Prior Year Basis (PYB) taxpayers to be moved to Current Year Basis (CYB) from next year.

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Children and young people who faced challenges with home learning during lockdown will receive additional educational support, if funding of £1.3 million is approved by the States Assembly.

More than 600 Jersey school children have entered this year’s Primary Engineer Competition, If You Were an Engineer, What Would You Do.

“We have been advised that a student who attends Victoria College, but has not been in school since half-term, has tested positive for Covid-19."

Applications are currently open for the role of Chair of the Jersey Police Complaints Authority (JPCA) following the announcement of the forthcoming retirement of the current Chair, Howard Cooper.

Early indicators suggest that that the Spend Local scheme has been an economic success, with more than £10 million generated for the local economy.

“We have been advised that a student who attends Grainville School has tested positive for Covid-19.

We have been advised that there have been six confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 in one group of healthcare workers in the department.

Statement from Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ivan Muscat

A statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf

The Government of Jersey has today, announced the COVID-19 Strategy update: Preparing for Winter.

Following an announcement by the Prime Minister that the England will enter a month-long period of lockdown from Thursday 5 November, the Chief Minister has reassured Islanders that the same restrictions do not apply in Jersey.