2023 news

The Jersey Safeguarding Partnership Board (SPB) is launching a new initiative aimed at supporting businesses and their employees who may be victims of domestic abuse.

Two men have been sentenced in the Royal Court today in relation to the importation of Class A drugs. These were two separate and unrelated instances.

The Chief Officers of Jersey’s emergency services have paid tribute to those lost in the tragedies at Haut du Mont and on the L’Ecume II.

It is estimated that up to 400 trees were damaged or came down in Storm Ciarán along the Railway Walk and it remains closed.

The Jersey Independent Taskforce on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) has announced the publication of their research findings and recommendations, which uncover the harsh reality of violence against women and girls in the Island

People are still advised to travel with care, using main routes where possible.

Ongoing collaborative investigation between the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) and the Merseyside Police County Lines Investigation Team has resulted in a further suspected offender being arrested in Liverpool

A 54-year-old man from Chester has been sentenced by the Royal Court to three years and 10 months imprisonment for attempting to import cocaine into the Island.

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) will again be supporting Jersey Electricity's (JE) annual electric blanket safety testing on Wednesday 18th October and Thursday 19th October 2023.

Deputy Helen Miles, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, has released a statement responding to the Work Permit Holder Welfare Review Panel's report

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Helen Miles, has announced an extension to the pilot scheme allowing French nationals to travel to Jersey on day return trips from France using valid French national identity cards

Jersey Customs and Immigration Service have seized 600 grams of chocolates laced with Psilocin and Psilocybin, both ‘Class A’ hallucinogenic controlled drugs.

With the growing popularity of electric bikes (E-Bikes) and electric scooters (E-Scooters), the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is raising awareness of the best charging practices for these devices

The Jersey Customs and Immigration Service has experienced a particularly busy two-week period having seized significant quantities of controlled drugs.

The Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Helen Miles, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Jersey Police Authority’s (JPA) new Chair and two additional board members

The Government has published the Crisis Resilience Improvement Plan, which was a recommendation of the Independent COVID-19 Review, and the Health Protection Review

The Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Helen Miles, along with Assistant Minister Deputy Hilary Jeune and senior colleagues from Justice and Home Affairs attended the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel Public Hearing yesterday.

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service have launched their latest recruitment campaign, aiming to attract both on-call and full-time firefighters to the team.

A new Director of Health and Safety for the Health and Safety Inspectorate has been appointed and approved by the States Employment Board, following the retirement of Tammy Fage.

The Justice and Home Affairs Department have submitted a planning application to relocate Dewberry House and develop a new Victim Advocacy Centre.

The Minister for Home Affairs has brought to the States Assembly an Appointed Day Act, which brings into force the Domestic Abuse (Jersey) Law 2022 and creates a new legal framework for addressing domestic abuse in Jersey

The States of Jersey Prison Service is proud to present "Inside Out," a unique exhibition featuring a collection of art created by Prisoners from HMP La Moye.

The operation to recover the L’Ecume II fishing trawler has been demobilised following the successful completion of the operation’s key objectives.

​The States of Jersey Ambulance Service has published an independent Demand and Capacity Review.

The operation to raise L’Ecume II continues as expert teams work to progress the operation in challenging sea conditions.

​The Political Oversight Group for the Major Incidents has supported the recommendation from the Recovery Coordination Group (RCG) and Andium Homes to seek the removal of the most severely damaged blocks of flats at the Haut du Mont site.

The operation to raise the L’Ecume II fishing trawler, which sank in Jersey waters on 8 December 2022 following a collision with the Commodore Goodwill, is due to commence shortly.

This week, 10 new prison officers are beginning their careers with the States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS).

On Friday 24 March 2023, amendments to laws governing marriage, civil partnerships, civil registration, the minimum age of marriage, marriage locations and the naming of children will come into effect.

Co-ordination between the Business Hub Compliance Unit, the States of Jersey Police and the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service led to enforcement action against a number of maleswho were soliciting household repair work.

The Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Helen Miles, has launched a pilot scheme, which will allow French national day trip visitors arriving on commercial passenger ferries,to enter Jersey using their national ID cards.

The Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Helen Miles, is hosting a delegation from Rangsit University, Thailand, on 24 and 25 February.

The Town Library is currently hosting an exhibition of artworks by prisoners from HMP La Moye.

Two men have been sentenced in the Royal Court today for money laundering offences following a lengthy investigation by the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service, JCIS.

The Superintendent Registrar has published her annual statement for 2022, which provides insights into key life events of Islanders including births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships.

On Tuesday 31 January, the States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS) will welcome Dame Anne Owers to Jersey to help mark an important occasion as part of modernising the prison.