2023 news

Speech delivered by Assistant Minister for Social Security, Deputy Malcolm Ferey, to the Association of Jersey Charities.

Children, young people, parents, carers and professionals are being asked for their views on how Jersey can build a more inclusive early years and education system.

Jersey has appointed its first full-time consultant in Sexual Health, HIV and Viral Hepatitis.

The third year of the Jersey Public Service Early in Careers programme is being launched. The aim is to attract young and on-island talent to consider careers in the public sector through paid internships.

​Statement from the Chief Minister

Statistics Jersey have today published a report on characteristics associated with poor health identified by analysis of the 2021 census data

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

Mont Nicolle School has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The full report is available online.

The cost of parking in Government-owned car parks will rise by 8% from next Wednesday, 1 March, a below-inflation increase.

A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to Jersey’s competition framework which are intended to support business innovation and growth, keep prices down, and look after consumer interests.

Statistics Jersey have today published a new experimental statistics report on estimates of gross earnings in Jersey.

​Following the flooding in Grands Vaux last month, 18 households remain in temporary or alternative accommodation either in hotels or with family and friends, with several of these families now moving to permanent new homes.

Following the Pier Road disaster on 10 December 2022, there has been a multiagency recovery effort on the site of Haut du Mont.

The wreckage of L’Ecume II fishing trawler, which sank in Jersey waters on 8 December 2022 following a collision between the Commodore Goodwill and the L’Ecume II trawler, is to be raised for evidential and humanitarian reasons.

Islanders and organisation representatives from the marine sector are being invited to attend a series of workshops to help inform Jersey’s first Marine Spatial Plan.

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

The cattle which died suddenly in large numbers on a Jersey farm, most likely died from botulism, the Island’s Chief Veterinary Officer has said.

Following an increase in the number of staff available, more children and young people than ever before are benefiting from mental health and wellbeing support in schools.

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

Islanders are encouraged to sign up to Love to Ride, a free online programme to promote and reward cycling.

Children, young people, and their parents, carers and families are being encouraged to learn how they can support their own wellbeing and mental health following Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week, 6 to 12 February.

More than 120 experienced hospitality staff in Antigua and Barbuda have registered to work in Jersey this summer as part of the inter-island exchange program.

Islanders are being reminded that they have ten days left to give their opinion on proposals to enhance the Financial Services Ombudsman’s powers in dealing with pension related complaints.

Islanders are being asked to give feedback on the Government of Jersey buildings they use, as part of work to ensure the properties are suitable for the services run from them.

The Estonian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Viljar Lubi, completed his visit to Jersey today, Friday 10 February, following two days of engagements in the Island.

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 Public Inquiry into plans to build new homes at Jersey’s Waterfront, and to further develop thearea, will open on Monday 15 May 2023.

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.

The Public Health Department is advising parents of children in the reception classes at Grouville primary school to take up the offer of preventative treatment from group A Streptococcal and chickenpox.

The Empty Homes Service has been welcomed by Islanders who want to address the issue of vacant homes in Jersey.

The Jersey Health Profile combines data and knowledge from various available sources on health and wellbeing for the population of Jersey.

An increase in investment, staffing numbers, and a broader range of support has been introduced to respond to the increase in mental health issues amongst children and young people.

Exchange of letters between Minister for External Relations and the Chief Minister on the responsibility for the financial portfolio.

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, has confirmed that Student Finance maintenance grants will increase by 3.8% in September 2023, to support students with the cost of living.

During Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week from the 6 – 12 February Islanders are being reminded of the ways they can increase their own wellbeing and get access to support.

Responsibility for Financial Services be transferred, the political and legal responsibilities for Financial Services will be transferred to the Chief Minister.

Jersey’s Director of Public Health, Professor Peter Bradley has today issued his first annual report.

Howard Davis Park will be transformed using light and sound later this month (12-19 February) to create Jersey’s first park illuminations event, “Dreaming Trees”.

The next Government Closer to Home event is being held on Thursday 9 February 2023, 9:30-12:30 at St Clements Parish Hall.

Susana Ramos has been appointed as Jersey’s new Chief Veterinary Officer, having previously been Veterinary Lead for Scotland with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

The Autism Education Trust’s partner ‘hub’ in Jersey, led by the Autism and Social Communication Inclusion Team (ASCIT), has won an award in recognition of the training they deliver...

Islanders are now able to separately dispose of unwanted wood at La Collette’s Household Recycling and Re-use Centre.