2010 News

Senator Terry Le Sueur sends his Christmas wishes to all Islanders with hopes for a "positive 2011".

Blue Watch attend 2 road traffic accidents on Sunday

Two sessions to be held at antenatal clinic

No outbreak, but small number of cases confirmed

Jersey Economic Trends 2010 booklet published

Local bikers bring Christmas cheer and presents to children in hospital

Ambulance Service offer advice as cold weather is predicted

Fifteenth summit included debate on current global economic situation

Transport and Technical Services to put up 5 new shelters

Mark Capern will take up post from January 2011

Retail sales rise 1%

Passengers advised not to take Christmas presents in their hand luggage

Small programme of direct flights to Warsaw will be offered in 2011

Programme to improve the planning process published

Up to 200 temporary positions will be created

Planning and Environment Minister releases inspectors' report into draft Island Plan

Product categorised as food supplement produces powerful bleaching agent when mixed

Father Christmas to arrive in Jersey on Saturday 4 December

Treasury Ministers says some amendments fail to recognise the need to balance States' budgets

16 of the 19 G20 countries have now signed tax agreements with the Island

Proposed spending cuts will be discussed

1,290 people were registered as unemployed and actively seeking work in Jersey in October 2010

Major review will consider the services offered by Health and Social Services and how they will be funded in future

Bus will be running 7 minutes earlier than currently scheduled

Opening of new Polish Consulate at Ogier House will take place as part of visit

Chief Minister welcomes recommendations for improvements on prevention of torture

Online booking for events at Arts Centre and Opera House will follow in near future

Advance to Work scheme has so far secured paid employment for 105 trainees

House Price Index report published for quarter 3 2010

Freeview digital services are now available

Expressions of interest invited from companies for provision and operation of all services on public and school bus network

Latest technology can predict movements of targets using information on tides, winds and tidal currents

Benefit to be funded by new social security contribution

Timescale extended for consideration of reduction in funding

Treasury Minister addresses parliamentary meeting on finance centres

Raffle tickets now on sale

Limit to go down to 30mph in effort to improve road safety

Warning comes after 15 reported sightings of distress flares over the weekend

Minister for Planning and Environment intends to amend building bye-laws

Deputy James Reed responds to media coverage

Treasury Minister responds to Deputy Southern's budget amendment

73 States workers accepted for scheme as part of Comprehensive Spending Review

Latest passenger figures give rise to cautious optimism

Departments to hold discussions with relevant parties to decide course of action

St Helier Fire Station to hold charity car wash on Saturday 6 November

Ministry of Justice responds to Justice Select Committee’s report on Crown Dependencies

New arrangements to reduce long waiting lists and avoid missed immunisations

Members appointed to Shadow Board

Most of St Clement will now have a 30mph speed limit

Minister for Education says he's determined to understand all issues before making decisions

Consultation on law to protect consumers from unfair trading

Tax agreement with the People's Republic of China signed in Jersey

Treasury Minister welcomes wider discussion on budget proposals

Guernsey and Jersey continue to work more closely on key issues which could save tax payers' money

Jersey Child Protection Committee annual report shows strengthening of inter-agency work to protect children in Jersey

Home Affairs Minister recommends Commissioner for the City of London Police as Jersey's new police chief

States to debate whether cigarette packs should feature graphic health warnings

Council of Ministers endorses strategy to reduce smoking

1,230 people were registered as unemployed and actively seeking work in Jersey in September 2010

2011 - 2013 budget proposals aim to meet the £65 million savings target set by Council of Ministers

Retail Prices Index (RPI) figures for September 2010 released

New service will run after Jersey Post's lease ends

Statement by the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, issued with the support of the Chief Minister

Firefighters called to fire in cafeteria kitchen

20 volunteers to raise money for Cancer Research UK

430 Islanders attend free clinics to mark World Spirometry Day

Consultants who already work at hospital will share role

Air Berlin to add scheduled service to Hanover to its flight programme

Current headteacher of St John's school to take over the role from January 2011

Serious fire in loft space prompts station manager to issue warning

Minister proposes 1 year reduction in housing qualification period

Statement from Education Minister to parents of pupils at fee-paying schools

Switchover roadshow to visit Channel Islands over the next week

Former Director of Resources for Shropshire Council joins the Treasury and Resources Department

Energy Efficiency Service expands its operations to help more Islanders tackle climate change

JCPC recognise contribution to training and development

Health and Social Services to hold 'Awards and Celebrating Achievement' evening

Business Activity Indicator remains negative

Jersey takes step to become more attractive to e-commerce

Comprehensive Spending Review's independent reviews completed

Vaccine recommended for Islanders with medical conditions

Public art strategy and engaging young people on 2010 conference agenda

Fire Service tackle stolen car set alight in St Helier

Chief Minister publishes Napier Report into suspension of former Chief Officer of Police

Vehicles impounded in St Lawrence road check

Treasury Minister attends Commonwealth Finance Ministers meeting in Washington DC

Annual report shows decrease in Employment Tribunal applications

TV's Maggie Philbin reminds Islanders to help each other with digital TV switch

Jersey represented at British Ports Association conference

Labour market report for June 2010 published

Child protection expert to talk on media reporting

2% increase in 2011 minimum wage

Employee redundancy protection proposed

Green advice for young entrepreneurs

Cuts for fee-paying and private schools

Free lung health tests

Breast screening above national standard

New schedule for winter buses

States approve 2011 census regulations

Minimum wage may go up to £6.32

Health policy for aggressive patients

Income Distribution Survey 2009/10 report published

Unemployed adults get training help

Jersey present at EU tax meeting

Jersey hosts drug officials meeting

Luxury cruise ships to visit Jersey

1,290 registered as unemployed in August

Retail sales fall 0.2%

Contributors wanted for Town Park workshop

Nautical screening for classic film

Take part in Green Travel Day

Island Plan to be examined

Survey of parents' experiences

Airport taxi agreement

Teachers to get eco training

Businesses urged to plan green travel

Waiting list for child protection event

2011 boat show dates announced

Primary schools get health award

Rosewood House patients moved to Overdale

Special needs psychologist appointed

Horse disease warning

Info points offer recycling news

Statement on reciprocal health for UK and Isle of Man

Projects shortlisted for health awards

Parents reminded about online safety

Fire alarm system saves St Helier flat

First twinning with Breton town

Take the green travel option

Hospital texts mean fewer no-shows

New cardboard recycling facilities

More ‘legal highs’ become Class B

Meeting builds links with Brittany

Proposal to delay cuts challenged

Children's play survey launched

Career opportunities fair

First skills awards to be presented

New parking system tested at airport

Price comparison report published

Students get healthy food options

New recycling points in St Brelade

New officer at JCPC

Improvements to winter bus timetable

Baby unit gets new equipment

Amendment to income tax law

Grant for St Matthew's Church

School bus service restarts

New facilities for students with learning needs

Number of car crashes increases

Deadline extended on business tax consultation

GCSE results better than UK average

Brussels jobs advertised

Average earnings increase by 1.1%

Transport and Technical Services win safety award

Health appoint senior staff member

Presentation of biodiversity plans

Driver killed in road accident

Jersey Royal exports up

Community room opens with fun day

1,250 registered as unemployed in July

Excellent A-level results for students

Town Park: 1 week left to comment

'Legal highs’ warning

Visit of Maltese High Commissioner

TTS to run City & Guilds courses

Brig-y-Don submits refurbishment plans

Consultation on company fees

Dog rescued from cliffs at Beauport

Improving support for deaf islanders

A-level results due out next week

Average house price down 5% on 2009

Boat show dates announced

Sharp increase in house fires

Airport hosts fundraising event

Man cut from car crash

Work starts on Gorey cycle route

Esplanade Quarter planning consent welcomed

Planning Minister's Esplanade decision

Evening meeting for Town Park ideas

Hospital ward to be refurbished

New studio for Opera House

States' voluntary redundancy scheme

Plane makes emergency landing

Social worker up for national award

Lord McNally to visit Jersey

Independent reviews of States departments

Re-skilling for finance jobs

Money allocated to social housing

Tighter public sector recruitment

Building Jersey's financial profile

Work begins on St Aubin harbour

Review of hospital recommendations

Your views on free nursery care

National recognition for mental health staff

Annual RPI increase was 2.8%

Lessons learnt in emergency exercise

Give your views on the new town park

Consultation opens on rural economy

Statement about hospital managing director's pay

1,110 registered as unemployed in June

Switchover Help Scheme launched

Acting police chief to leave post

Bird hits plane at airport

States of Jersey Treasurer resigns

Lunch meeting on personal tax review

Funding to support Jersey's homeless

Jersey Telecom accounts released

St Saviour tops floral competition

Avenue roadworks to finish on time

Lord Mayor of London visit

Report studies public health

Firefighters rescue cat

Youth café holds raffle for revamp

'Operation Blast' report published

Emergency exercise at hospital

Help plan services for young Islanders

Business survey suggests cautious optimism

Historical Child Abuse reports published

Last week to comment on draft Island Plan

Move to reduce marina crime

Draft 2011 Business Plan lodged

Should the minimum wage go up?

Fire service called to bonfire incident

Jersey-Portugal tax agreement

Fires prompt barbecue warning

Jet-skis reminded to watch for swimmers

Summer reading challenge 'lifts off'

Kitchens to get waste oil advice

Bird strike shatters aircraft windscreen

Care management showcased in UK

Webcam child abuse warning

Parish increases recycling rate

Roadworks to end on 16 July

Public meetings on future tax plans

Cash for two main industries

Your views about Jersey's postal service

Job and careers information day

Support for new care funding system

Primary school children focus on future

Growing up in Jersey

Deaf Awareness Week in Jersey

Draft Island Plan to be amended

Respite for adults and their carers

Funding for housing refurbishment

Extended help for unemployed

'Legal highs' become class B drugs

Official Jersey visit to Shanghai

Treasury consults on business tax

1,060 registered as unemployed in May

New Director of Environment

1,160 vehicles checked in St Mary

Property sales communication to change

States utilities 2009 accounts published

Safety advice for World Cup fans

Energy saving offer for charities

Countryside renewal winners announced

Review of States-owned companies published

Teachers call off industrial action

Go-live date for air traffic control centre

RAF Tornadoes to visit Jersey

44 cases of bee disease reported

Imported meat intercepted

New homes from fiscal stimulus funds

States to discuss Heritage funding

Chief Minister to launch yacht race

Former social worker receives caution

Official opening for emergency department

Bee disease alert announced

Defective vehicles and illegal drivers in St Clement

Refurbished hospital facilities opened

Have your say on ferry services

Retail sales fall 1%

Close call prompts Coastguard warning

Smokers warned after fire

Floral Jersey

2009 States accounts published

2 cases of bee disease confirmed

Gorey's Harbour Master's House for sale

Kayaker rescued off rocks at Ouaisne

Mephedrone now Class B drug

Resident population estimated as 92,500 at end of 2009

Ministers propose savings of £12 million

Roadworks completion date corrected

3,200 households to get annual survey

Clinic gets national recognition

New leaflet helps parents choose pre-school

New vehicle duty to start

Chief Minister's statement on exclusion review

Health Minister responds to exclusion review

Collision at Maufant

Fire in lodging house

Boat owners urged to check engines

Bedtime reading events for children

Treasury Minister visits Isle of Man

Your views on depositor compensation

Coastal headland given to public

Anaylsis finds low levels of banned substance

New summer flight to Blackpool

St Aubin lights up

1,140 registered unemployed

Countryside conservation projects judged

Workshop to develop children's plan

Teachers' industrial action update

Progress for Brig-y-Don project

School children's airport journey

Flying resumes at Jersey airport

Students give artwork to hospital ward

International Year of Biodiversity 2010

Healthcare conference

Digital switchover information campaign starts

Facelift for Cheapside

Teachers vote for industrial action

Planning law breaches convicted

Upgrade of Rosewood House planned

Home Energy Scheme benefits Islanders

Warning about caterpillars in oak trees

Average house price £473,000 in Quarter 1 2010

Jersey Tourism hosts 2010 Destination Jersey

Channel 4's Time Team to visit Jersey

States housing estates get makeover

Vessels detained in St Helier

Maintenance contracts up for renewal

Regulation of Jersey GPs approved

Outcome of insolvency scheme consultation

Ministers committed to 2% savings

Jersey anthem recording online

Art exhibition by local nurse

Child protection conference in Jersey

Jersey Airport operating as normal

Islanders encouraged to compost

New interim hospital director appointed

Midwives fundraiser for Africa

Liberation Day programme 2010

Drivers found not wearing seat belts

Minister to review airport taxi decision

Bath Street tree removed

Consultation about employment tribunals

New bank notes issued

5,274 islanders got on the buses

Jersey in Figures 2009 booklet published

Extra 117 places at Highlands

Jersey RPI increased by 3.2%

Free bus travel this Sunday

Chief Minister responds to claims about States cuts

Money to improve markets' health and safety

Airport landside cash point reinstated

Limited flights resume in Jersey

1180 registered unemployed

Learning about life at sea

Drivers charged at road check

Grass near airport runway to be cut

Public asked for views on Ramsar sites

Mephedrone becomes class B drug

Islanders reassured about travel delays

Business as usual for emergency flights

Double decker on airport route

New hospital director post created

Moto-cross project's 4th anniversary

Lobster catches at highest recorded level

Business Tendency Survey, March 2010

New plans for airport building

Views wanted about Tenants' Deposit Scheme

Free bus travel on 25 April

CM reacts to Polish tragedy

New mums get healthy snacks

Volunteers wanted for butterfly monitoring

Electronic x-rays launch digital project

40 drivers face action

Sewer upgrade to start

Jobs fair on 15 April

Norovirus: Hospital wards re-open

Chief Minister responds to NASUWT

1,675 vehicles in road check

Health authorities warning on mephedrone

Norovirus slows but prevention still critical

Agent to handle sale of JCG

Jersey Labour Market update, December 2009

Jersey Heritage review published

Tax agreement with Indonesia

Ducks return to Sandybrook

Person arrested during St Helier road check

Rozel road closures

Seabird protection at Plémont and Les Ecréhous

Nesting seagull warning

Justice Committee recommendations welcomed

Childhood vaccination rate up

Replica of famous yacht to visit

Academic recognition for special needs advisor

Rouge Bouillon sewer work starts

Update on Norovirus outbreak in hospitals

Island Plan inspector appointed

Children’s Policy Group statement

Serious Case Review in respect of BA

Hospital visitor restrictions due to Norovirus

Schools get 'green' lessons

1,320 registered as unemployed

Public meeting about funding long-term care

Proposed bus timetable changes

Civil Servants agree to 2% pay increase

Treasury Minister speech to Chamber

Framework for retail development published

Success for Skills Board

Proposals to transform GP services

Language and literacy activities for boys

Launch of peer review for tax transparency

Museum wall repairs get underway

16 drivers issued with defect notices

Helping Islanders get back to work

Rozel sewer to be upgraded

Durrell gets fiscal stimulus money

Jersey teachers gain Masters in Education

Islanders urged to respond to spending and income survey

Response to announcement on industrial action

Sea rescues off south coast

Neighbourhood Watch launched in Jersey

Results of air quality survey released

Interim Treasurer of the States

New Chief Officer for Health

Changes to Health and Safety Law

Youth team take up cycle challenge

Jersey, Guernsey and Gibraltar in talks

Employee risk assessment changed

Retail sales figures for fourth quarter of 2009

Higher Education Fair on Thursday 11 March

Parking Control raises £400 for Madeira

Brothers win Harbours apprenticeships

Treasury Minister statement on spending

Last chance to comment on heritage proposals

Apprentices join Jersey Harbours

Parking control raise money for Madeira

Rural Economy Strategy consultation launched

Science comes alive in Jersey schools

Drivers urged to check for oil leaks

Brig-y-Don to become centre for vulnerable children

Commission to provide design guidance

Victoria Avenue roadworks reach West Park

Mont Fallu closed all week

Chance to reduce energy bills

Jersey musicians to play with Band of HM Royal Marines

More than 20 emergency flood calls in 8 hours

Last chance to comment on Island Plan

Warning about cancer-causing Chinese herbal medicine

Management team to protect Jersey's Ramsar sites

1,200 registered as unemployed

Railway Walk sewer to be upgraded

States funds upgrade properties

Fiscal stimulus funds invested to protect jobs

Hautlieu A-Level students exhibit at Jersey Airport

Health Minister attends BIC meeting

Donate to Madeira through Jersey Side by Side

Launch of courses to develop communication skills in 3 to 5-year-olds

New look www.gov.je

Jersey's new currency notes are unveiled

Royal Court appoint new probation officer

Public sector pay talks continue

Finding out about university life

2 people rescued from sinking boat

Kitchen fire damages St Saviour home

Jersey Fiscal Panel to advise Guernsey

£80,000 for St Aubin harbour repairs

Delegates from 26 countries attend Jersey conference

Primary school children to record anthem

Emergency services raise money for charity

People in Jersey are being asked for their views on whether the Companies Law should be amended

The Social Security Minister is keen to hear your views as part of the consultation on long-term care funding

The Transport and Technical Services Department has been awarded a total of £370,792 from the fiscal stimulus fund

Keynote speech at an international conference being held in Jersey (10-11 February 2010).

Jersey Property Holdings is proposing to appoint property agents to assist in the sale and redevelopment of the former JCG site.

Following the publication of the Verita Report on 1 February 2010, Mr Day's exclusion from the hospital has been lifted with immediate effect.

The Council of Ministers has been reviewing spending forecasts and consideri...

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family of Elizabeth Rourke.

Two new GST accounting schemes, designed to help small business in the Island will come into force on 1 February 2010.

Islanders are being asked for their views on proposals for a new heritage protection system for Jersey.

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The Treasury Minister has announced the launch of Jersey’s first new set of bank notes for 21 years.

Paycard prices are set to increase from 1 February 2010.

Minister for Social Security, Deputy Ian Gorst, is launching a Green Paper on the funding of long-term care in Jersey.

Owners of small and medium sized business are being asked to take part in a survey into business deposits

The Social Security Department produces a monthly report analysing and comparing the number of people who are registered unemployed with the department and are actively seeking work.

Women in Jersey over the age of 20 are being urged to have regular smear tests.

Jersey has signed a comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Malta. 

The abolition of Article 115(g) & Article 115(ga) of the Income Tax (Jersey) Law 1961 comes into effect for the year of assessment 2010.

From today, anyone who receives an Excess Charge Notice (parking fine) in a car park administered by Transport and Technical Services (TTS), will be able to pay via the internet.

During the twelve months to December 2009 the All-Items Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increased by 1.7%.

Islanders are being encouraged to help victims of the Haiti earthquake by supporting a local appeal.

The Treasury Minister is looking for 5 islanders to act as independent reviewers for the Comprehensive Spending Review of States spending (CSR).

The report on the provision of social housing in Jersey prepared on behalf of the Minister for Housing

Preparing their child for school and making sure they’re looked after by caring, well trained adults are the key factors influencing parents’ choice of pre-school

Further essential road rebuilding and resurfacing on Victoria Avenue and St Aubin’s Road has received the go-ahead for funding

Jersey Hospice Care is to receive a £2.6 million boost from the States fiscal stimulus fund, to help redevelop Clarkson House

From Monday 18 January there will be lane closures for an extra three hours from 3.30pm to 6.30pm on the eastbound carriageway of Victoria Avenue

Business Tendency Survey report for December 2009.

From September 2010, 60 students in Jersey will enjoy an opportunity to study new vocational courses and training alongside their traditional academic subjects

The date for the switchover to digital television in the Channel Islands has been announced today

Following the cold weather in December, the Social Security Department is making a payment of £47.70 to over 2,300 local low income households

Heroin users in Jersey are being warned of about anthrax infection following the death of 6 injecting drug users in Scotland

Jersey’s emergency services and many States departments will take part in a major emergency exercise

The Division of Surgery has launched a new appointments reminder service for women attending colposcopy appointments at the General Hospital

Health and Social Services has conducted a consultation on the proposed Regulation of Care Law

Parents are being advised to make contingency plans for their children tomorrow, in case road conditions force the school bus service to be cancelled