2024 news

The Council of Ministers welcomes the decision by the States Assembly to approve the Budget.

The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development has issued an update on the ferry tender process.

Five men have been sentenced to 36 years and six months, plus 456 hours of community service, by Jersey’s Royal Court today, for the parts they played in a number of drugs importations into Jersey.

The Government’s Customer and Local Services department will officially be renamed Employment, Social Security and Housing from 9 December 2024.

A two-week amnesty starts next week to enable people who to return equipment to Health and Community Services.

Islanders are being reminded to call 999 in an emergency, following a spate of misplaced calls to the Justice and Home Affairs administration team.

From Tuesday 26 November, the charging period at Charles Street Car Park will be reduced.

The States Employment Board has extended the contract of Dr Andrew McLaughlin, Government of Jersey’s Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Public Service.

Almost 3,000 rose bushes will be replanted in the Crematorium’s Memorial Rose Garden over the coming weeks.

On Monday 9 December, the brand-new Government building in Union Street will open to the public.

Starting the week of Monday 25 November, several speed limit reductions will be implemented across the Island.

Women, who are currently not registered for breast screening, will shortly be automatically invited for the potentially lifesaving examination.

The Government of Jersey is pleased to announce the completion of significant repairs and enhancements to the Railway Walk.

Islanders are being encouraged to get tested for HIV, if they do not know their status, as part of World AIDS Awareness Day.

The Government of Jersey has announced changes to the teams which support both the development and regulation of financial services.

The 2025 Budget supports Government priorities, says the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham.

The Minister for Children and Families, Connétable Richard Vibert, has issued a statement to mark World Children's Day 2024.

Jersey’s Independent Prison Monitoring Board is looking for new members to continue its work over a four-year term.

The Government has launched a public co​nsultation to record Islanders' opinions on the formal adoption of a national day and a Jersey anthem.

The Minister for Housing has published a report giving his policy response to the recommendations made by the Taskforce on Violence Against Women and Girls.

Demolition of the dilapidated, unused and former healthcare buildings at Overdale is complete.

Jersey’s Animal Health and Welfare Team urges all poultry keepers to review biosecurity measures for the birds in their care.

The Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, has issued a statement on the provision of ferry services.

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs has issued a statement on non-fatal strangulation as a standalone offence.

The States of Jersey Ambulance Service, whose staff have been attacked on duty, is leading a campaign to highlight the impact of aggressive and intimidating behaviours.

Business investment and support schemes worth a total of £30 million have been announced.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has thanks the Minister for the Environment for his careful consideration of the planning process for the Acute Hospital at Overdale.

The Minister for the Environment has decidced not to call a public inquiry for the Acute Hospital planning application.

The House Price Index for the third quarter 2024 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Statement issued by the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development on the ferry tender process.

A small part of Dumaresq Street will become one-way in the direction towards Charing Cross, reversing its current flow.

Two men were sentenced today (Tuesday 5th November 2024) in the Royal Court in two separate cases concerning the importation of drugs to the Island.

Islanders are invited to an open meeting at the Town Hall to learn about changes that have been introduced to the Adult Mental Health Service over the last two years and help shape plans for the future.

An incentive to encourage local businesses to switch to second-hand electric vans has seen all 25 available incentives successfully applied for in just six weeks.

Students aged over 18 in full-time education can now access free GP surgery consultations in the Island.

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has launched its latest recruitment campaign, to attract on-call firefighters to the team.