2021 news

Jersey’s External Relations Minister has discussed the progress being made on the Island’s new post-Brexit fishing licensing scheme.

The Government of Jersey’s COVID-19 Testing Strategy has been enhanced with a free, extended testing programme launching next month which will target cases in the community.

Islanders are being encouraged to consider joining the No Mow May campaign by not using mowers or strimmers for the whole of May.

As at Sunday, 25 April, 60% of Islanders aged over 18 years have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 35% of adults are now fully vaccinated having received two doses.

Applications are now open for apprentices who wish to be part of Jersey's biggest construction project in generations.

Statistics Jersey have today published the December 2020 Labour Market report.

The Coronavirus helpline is amending its opening hours from Tuesday 4 May.

The Competent Authority Ministers have agreed changes to measures within the COVID-19 Reconnection Roadmap, following the advice from the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC).

Jersey Youth Service (JYS) is inviting young people to take part in a walking challenge this May.

Jersey’s vaccination programme will follow the latest guidance issued from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

A summary of responses to a consultation seeking opinions about what should be included in the draft Crime Law has been published.

The Jersey Library and the Jersey Bat Group have agreed together to loan out a bat detector to Islanders wishing to find out more about the Island’s species.

A new cross-curricular course called ‘Alentou d’Jèrri’ (Around Jersey) is being launched this term, following the continued success of the Jèrriais programme in schools.

Around 6,000 school children have been educated on how to spot the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation.

The States Employment Board has published its gender pay gap figures for 2020, which shows the difference between the average earnings of men and women.

More than 2,200 Islanders have so far visited the Our Hospital virtual public exhibition.

Statistics Jersey have today pubished the March 2021 Retail Prices Index report.

The traffic light system will resume for the UK and Crown Dependencies from Monday 26 April.

The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme is well underway, with 32% of Islanders aged over 18 now fully vaccinated (received both doses).

Jersey Library will be hosting a number of activities on Friday 23 April as part of World Book Night.

Professor Peter Bradley has been appointed as the new Director of Public Health.

The Minister for Infrastructure has proposed a number of changes to road traffic regulations, including the requirement for drivers to report a road accident involving a cat.

Newly released figures show that the Government spent a total of £190 million in 2020 on the response to COVID-19.

Guernsey and Jersey have attended a virtual annual political summit with the departmental council of Ille-et-Vilaine to review ways in which the three jurisdictions have been working together.

A recruitment campaign has been launched to find Islanders interested in becoming foster carers for children with the greatest needs, who require specialist care and support.

A total of £380,000 has been secured to support school students with additional online learning devices.

Terrorist financing risk assessment published

The Housing Policy Development Board's final report has been published

​Today (Monday 19 April) marks the start of a 12-week statutory public consultation on the draft bridging Island Plan, which will shape the future development of Jersey.

A functional brief outlining the services patients can expect at the temporary health facility in the former Les Quennevias School has been published.

Several sports projects have been given funding from the Government’s Fiscal Stimulus Fund which will help the recovery of sport in Jersey and increase the active population of the Island.

A new retinal screening clinic room at the General Hospital has officially opened.

Jersey is to host a training camp for The British and Irish Lions squad before their 2021 tour to South Africa

Jersey students returning to overseas university will be offered a free Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test for COVID-19 at the Airport drive-through, from next week.

The Minister for Social Security has launched a consultation looking at the way the process for setting and uprating the Island’s minimum wage is carried out. The consultation is being published as part of the 2021 Government Plan.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme continues to roll out at speed, with 29% of Islanders aged over 18 now being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

A further independent report which looks at the Island’s infrastructure has been published. This report has contributed to the development of the new draft bridging Island Plan, which is due to be published next week.

New Street between Voisins Lane and King Street will be closed to traffic from Monday 19 April to Sunday 30 May for drainage improvements.

Organisations including Jersey Heritage, the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and Jersey Cheshire Homes have successfully bid for a total of £22.8 million through phase one of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund.

Statistics Jersey have today published the latest results from the Business Tendency Survey.

A Ministerial Decision has been signed to install a Toucan Crossing at a section of the Railway Walk in St Brelade.

This week census collection officers will begin visiting Islanders who’ve not returned their census.

Following a review into the early stages of a COVID-19 infection, it is now recommended for any individual who newly develops any one of eight symptoms, for o obvious or existing reasons, to immediately isolate.

Students in Years 11 and above - as well as all staff working in Government of Jersey and private nurseries, schools and colleges - are encouraged to book a PCR COVID-19 test this week.

From this week, and in line with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Jersey Youth Service can welcome back more children and young people to the Island’s youth clubs.

The report shows that the Government spent just under 60% of its £231 million spend with on-Island suppliers.

​Islanders are being reminded that they have just three weeks left to take part in the online consultation for the Inspiring Active Places Strategy.

Jersey will move into Stage 5 of the Reconnection roadmap from Monday, 12 April meaning further easing of restrictions, including new guidance for physical distancing, working from home and gathering limits.

Statement issued on the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

The temporary Sea Cadets Centre at the former Rouge Bouillon Police Headquarters has been officially opened by the Minister for Home Affairs.

The registered unemployment report for the first quarter of 2021 has been released today by Statistics Jersey.

Statistics Jersey have today published their latest economic indicators report.

Ministers have an announced that business-related COVID-19 support schemes will largely be extended from April 2021 to June 2021.

To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 95th birthday, a collection of limited-edition coins has been issued by the Westminster Collection.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has continued at pace, with over 5,000 second doses administered between 28 March and 4 April and 89% of care home residents now having received their second dose.

Islanders born in 1951 are now able to get their shingles vaccine. Anyone born in 1950 who did not get the vaccine last year due to COVID-19 guidance or shielding is also eligible to get it this year.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Susie Pinel, has welcomed the repayment of a £250,000 loan by the JSPCA.

Independent planning inspectors are appointed for the Island Plan

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is moving into Phase 2 of the roll out to Islanders.

As reminder letters go out this week to around 7,000 households yet to complete their census questionnaires, Statistics Jersey are busting some common census myths.

Statements issued in response to recommendations from the UK regulatory body and expert vaccine advisers

Local students on the Bachelor of Nursing Child Field (Honours) degree will now be able to carry out their essential practice placements, at home in Jersey, when the course starts in September 2021.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin has launched a public consultation to amend the Discrimination Law to include a ban on landlords from discriminating against tenants with children.

Two independent reports, looking at urban design and the public realm in St Helier have been published.

Jersey has extended the interim fishing regime which allows certain French vessels to fish in Jersey waters following the UK's exit from the EU

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has made steady progress administering second dose vaccinations to Islanders.

Acting Prison Governor, Nick Watkins, has retired after more than 32 years with the States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS).

Updated public health guidance on singing and the playing of brass and woodwind instruments as part of services of worship, weddings and funerals will come into effect on Friday 2 April, in time for the Easter weekend.

Jersey’s six tier banding system for assessing the need for social housing has been simplified to three bands – urgent, moderate and low need.

Census Day may have passed but Statistics Jersey are reminding Islanders that there is still help available for those who have yet to complete their census.