2022 news

An action plan seeking to tackle the issue of vacant homes has been published by the Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr, today.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has today published her Ministerial Review into the Jersey Care Model.

The delivery of advice to Government on how Jersey can maintain financial stability is expected to be strengthened following a public consultation into proposals to strengthen Jersey’s Financial Stability Board (FSB).

La Frégate on the Esplanade, St Helier, has been awarded Grade 2 listed status, based on its architectural significance, following a recommendation from Jersey Heritage.

The Government are continuing to drive their Disability Inclusion Strategy through a campaign to raise awareness and visibility in relation to inclusion.

The Government of Jersey has today published its Engagement and Information Improvement Report.

Health and Community Services strengthens future of “home grown” workforce in partnership with Robert Gordon University.

Updated advice from Public Health, States Vets and Natural Environment has been issued to minimise the risk of Islanders coming into contact with Avian Influenza (bird flu).

Islanders will be able to exchange toys they no longer want for something new to them via an event at St Paul’s Centre next month.

​The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2022 marked the start of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

Public Health is providing the key actions that it recommends Islanders follow this winter to minimise the effects of seasonal viruses, including flu, and COVID-19.

St Martin’s Primary School has recently been reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework and the report has been published today.

Islanders who ‘Pay on Account’ are being reminded that the upcoming deadline for paying any 2021 tax owed (balancing payment) is Wednesday, 30 November 2022.

Tourism and trade with France could be significantly developed if Jersey takes advantage of France’s transport infrastructure, the Minister for Economic Development, Trade, Sport, and Culture believes.

The Governments new micro-grant scheme, Connect Me: Connecting Our Communities is aimed at funding cultural or physical activities to support Islanders whose mental or physical health may have been affected by the pandemic.

The Minister for External Relations, Deputy Philip Ozouf, has today presented the new Common Policy for External Relations (CPER) to the States Assembly, following agreement from the Council of Ministers last week.

A fixed term Chair has been appointed to support the establishment for a new Health and Care Board.

New restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products have been introduced in Jersey to help prevent the spread of African swine fever.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, has today signalled his intent to put forward proposals for introducing a licensing scheme for the regulation of private rented dwellings

The Obesity, Diet and Physical Activity report 2021 has been published by the Public Health Intelligence team

Jersey Police and colleagues from Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) are reminding motorists to check their vehicles and ensure they’re roadworthy ahead of the colder winter months.

Government Ministers met with Ambassadors and representatives from twenty-two European countries at an event in London yesterday evening.

​​The house price report for the third quarter 2022 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has today published its Policy Inclusion Framework consultation period.

A Jersey nurse is among just seven in the British Isles who have been recognised with a national award and as part of her prize has been invited to a world-renowned conference.

Islanders are being reminded of the planning rules and required permissions for using homes for short-term holiday lettings.

Jersey has received the highest rating available in an assessment of its practical implementation of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in a report.

Jersey’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has written to local bird keepers to remind them of the importance of good biosecurity measures, and to strongly encourage separating poultry from wild birds whenever possible.

The Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, and Chief Executive Suzanne Wylie represented Jersey at the British-Irish Council (BIC) Summit in Blackpool from Thursday 10 – Friday 11 November.

Ed Jewell, Chief Librarian at the Jersey Public Library Service, has become the new President Elect of Libraries Connected, the independent charity representing public libraries.

Two strategies which set out a roadmap for Jersey’s digital future have been launched at an event today.

Treasury Minister sat stability, affordability and sustainability are all key watchwords in today’s global economic environment.

The Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) has today published its 2022 Annual Report. This report provides the Treasury Minister and States Assembly with advice on public finances ahead of the Government Plan debate in December.

​The Minister for External Relations of Guernsey, Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq, and the Minister for External Relations of Jersey, Deputy Philip Ozouf, visited Brussels on 7-8 November 2022.

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, has today published an update onher progress against the priorities she announced when taking office.

Springfield School is the first school this academic year to be reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The report can be reviewed in full online.

The U.K. Minister with responsibility for the Crown Dependencies completed a visit to Jersey yesterday, after being appointed to the role on 20 September.

The Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Deputy Hilary Jeune, will join counterparts from around the world at next week’s 27th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27).

Andy Weir, who is currently seconded to the role Director of Mental Health and Adult Social Care, has been appointed on a permanent basis.

Islanders are invited to join in a week of activities as Jersey Youth Service (JYS) celebrates its annual Youth Work Week, Monday 7 November to Sunday 13 November.

For the first time in Jersey, a nurse who has recently graduated has been given the opportunity to fast track her career to enable her to specialise in oncology.

The States of Jersey Ambulance Service (SJAS) and the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (SJFRS) have published independent reviews of their services.

Together with all States Departments the Law Officers’ Department took part in the Be Heard employee engagement survey in the summer of 2020.

For the second consecutive year, as part of the Government’s Disability Inclusion Strategy, an ‘Embrace our difference’ event is being held on Friday 4 November 2022 at the Jersey Town Library from 17:30-20:30

The review of the Our Hospital Project has issued its report and recommendations to the States Assembly

It is it’s a review that was very much required, particularly in light of recent global events, that are already having a major effect on us, here in Jersey.