2021 news

Minsiters have announced changes to the isolation policy

Today, Jersey’s Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, and Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst, met with the French Secretary of State for European Affairs.

A mum, whose life was saved after cervical screening detected precancerous cells, is fronting a new health campaign urging people not to delay their test.

​The Council of Ministers has approved the new strategies for both Jersey's arts and heritage

​The Chief Minister has presented a new Legal Aid Scheme to the States Assembly with a proposed commencement date of 1st April 2022.

From 00.01 Tuesday 4 January, there will be four changes to the Safer Travel Policy for passengers arriving into Jersey.

A two-thousand-year-old treasure trove, which was discovered by two local detectorists in 2012 in a field in Grouville, has been purchased by the Government of Jersey on behalf of the Island.

​Jersey's Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) is being reintroduced, and the Fixed Cost Support Scheme (FCSS) is being extended

​The Government has appointed Ian Cope as the Island's permanent Chief Statistician.

Today, the Minister for Social Security has published a review of Jersey’s incapacity benefit system.

Competent Authority Ministers have announced that all Direct Contacts of a person identified as positive with Omicron will no longer need to isolate.

Islanders are being reminded that some Government services will have limited opening times over the Christmas period.

The Minister for Infrastructure has proposed new legislation to create a licensing scheme for operators of commercial vehicles (above 3.5 tonnes).

The Government's Inspiring Active Places (IAP) strategy is now progressing at pace. The plans for extending Oakfield Sports Centre have been amended and were resubmitted this month and will go back before the planning committee early next year.

​The Government Plan 2022-25 – which sets out the strategic and spending priorities for the Government over the coming four years – has been approved by the States Assembly, by 35 votes to 7, with 2 abstention.

An update on the isolation policy regarding the omicron variant

A permanent team of family support workers has been recruited as part of strengthening the Family Support Services to give vulnerable children and families a safe space together.

From today, Islanders can access their COVID Status Certificates digitally.

The Minister for Infrastructure has, today, published an Island Road Safety Review, reporting on the current statistics and trends in Jersey and making a series of recommendations for improving road safety in the Island.

Jersey’s financial services industry are being asked for their views on proposals designed to simplify and clarify the Island’s regulatory regime.

Detailed policies setting out how Jersey can reduce its carbon emissions on a pathway to net-zero have been laid out in the draft Carbon Neutral Roadmap, published today (17 December 2021) by the Minister for the Environment.

Jersey has been included in the UK’s new trade deal with Australia, following the signing of the Agreement this evening.

The COVID-19 Omicron variant has been identified in Jersey, as a result of sequencing of PCR positive swabs.

Jersey's position on France's travel restrcitions for UK

Government’s vision for the future of Jersey’s financial services industry has been unveiled.

A new dental scheme has been launched for children who live in a household receiving Income Support.

More than 180 refurbished laptops are being delivered to students in Jersey who do not have access to suitable devices for home learning.

Competent Authority Ministers (CAM) met last night to agree new recommendations following potential emerging risks the Island faces as a result of the Omicron variant.

Islanders who have received a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Jersey will start receiving their secure paper Covid Status Certificate (CSC) demonstrating the booster dose.

Senator John Le Fondré updates States Members on the most recent meetig of Competent Authority Ministers

Traders are being warned that, unless they’re prepared for rule changes which take effect on 1 January, goods being imported from the European Union could be detained by the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS)

​The Minister for the Environment has published a report detailing the recorded air quality in Jersey in 2020

Pregnant women in Jersey are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19, following further evidence published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) re-emphasising that the vaccines are safe for this group.

Today marks one year since the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Jersey on Sunday 13 December 2020.

​Regulations to help keep adult care providers fully open and well-supported, when faced with staff shortages specifically linked to Covid-19 cases, have been reinstated by the Environment Minister

The public inquiry into the planning application to develop the Overdale site for the Our Hospital project will open on Monday 28 March 2022, at St Paul’s Centre.

A report outlining the progress made in the first 12 months of a five-year programme to redesign Jersey’s health and care service has been published.

A total of 50 recommendations have been made as part of an independent review to make Jersey’s education system more inclusive

A resolution has been reached to the technical exercise to determine the number of fishing licences to be issued to French boats to fish in Jersey waters.

The interim Chief Executive of the Government of Jersey, Paul Martin, will take on the role of interim Chief Executive at the London Borough of Ealing following the arrival of his successor, Suzanne Wylie, in February 2022.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has responded to a petition calling for Radiotherapy treatment to be provided in Jersey.

Booster dose appointments for 30+ to open tomorrow (Friday 10 December)

​Islanders who have moved address since receiving their first COVID Status Certificate (CSC) are reminded to update their details in preparation for booster certificates.

As part of developing the Jersey Care Model (JCM) Jersey's GPs have been working with Health and Community Services throughout 2021 and will continue to do so, to start changing the ways in which care for Islanders will be delivered.

Chief Minister issues statement on the Omicron variant and the measures announced today by the UK Prime Minister

Christmas is a time for celebrations, with many family and friends coming together to enjoy the festivities. But fairy lights, candles and decorations mean it is also a time to take extra care to keep loved ones safe from fire.

The Government’s HR leadership team has won a national award for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following an independent assessment in October 2021, the Law Officers’ Department has been awarded Lexcel accreditation for ‘excellence in practice management and client care’ for the third year running.

Public Statement from States Employment Board regarding the discrimination of an Islander during a recruitment process.

A further nine French vessels will receive permanent fishing licences,

Almost 200 students, across four secondary schools, have taken the opportunity of having their first COVID-19 vaccination at school in the first week of the programme.

A new online application form is now available for eligible businesses, including self-employed people, affected by the pandemic who want to defer Social Security contributions and/or GST.

From tomorrow, Friday 3 December, Jersey's Vaccination Programme will begin its rollout of the new expanded vaccination programme.

The Minister for External Relations and Financial Services, Senator Ian Gorst, is currently visiting the USA, completing a four-day programme of engagements which began on Monday 29 November.

High-performing Jersey athletes are choosing to study at University College Jersey (UCJ) as it offers the flexibility needed to combine top quality degree level education with playing in English competitive leagues.