2012 news

30,000 plus visitors expected for the largest free maritime event in the Channel Islands and third largest boat show of its kind in the British Isles

Reminder to passengers to pack wrapped presents in their hold luggage

Jersey and Guernsey authorities propose to extend Condor Ferries' operating licence for five years

Public can visit famous 18th century replica vessel

Rugby attracts more than 2500 visiting fans to Jersey

Staff at Jersey Airport launch their annual programme of festive fund-raising

Economic Development Department offers support for fishermen

Transport and Technical Services repair cracks which were allowing water to escape

Jersey students find out about being an entrepreneur

The pontoon is being moved later this week for winter storage

A new hangar providing a service centre for corporate jets will be built at Jersey Airport if plans are approved by the Planning Department.

Jersey Coastguard is asking Islanders to let them know if they're planning to let off fireworks on a beach

The Countryside Enhancement Scheme and the Rural Initiative Scheme will open for applications on 1 November 2012.

The demolition phase of an ongoing project of building work at Jersey Airport has been completed.

Private sector organisations can now apply to the Tourism Development Fund for financial help.

Discount offered of up to 25% at Elizabeth Marina.

A new service between Jersey and Newcastle will be introduced by the budget airline easyJet in March 2013.

Jersey Airport is displaying artworks by local students of all ages as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations

A new Director of Financial Services is due to start in January 2013

Project to dredge St Aubin’s inner harbour to commence in early October 2012.

A September debate has been proposed for amendments which bring the Jersey scheme in line with international standards.

Emergency services call off their search for a missing angler

Rural grants aim to promote economic growth in the countryside.

New kit carries Jersey branding as part of sponsorship agreement.

A proposal to incorporate Jersey Harbours and Jersey Airport is lodged with the States Assembly.

Warm weather prompts Jersey Coastguard to warn boat owners to take care.

Solent Stevedores wins stevedoring licence with Port of Jersey.

The Economic Development Department has launched a consultation on its new tourism strategy.

New organisation to represent digital industries is formally constituted.

Economic Development Department to sponsor Jersey Rugby Club

Jersey's attendance at the annual Red Ensign Conference has yielded some positive results for the Island's shipping register.

Economic Development representatives are attending Innovate Israel 2012 in London.

A short 3D film is launched to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Devon based designer, boat builder, sailor and adventurer, Will Stirling is planning to reach this year’s Barclays Jersey Boat Show.

Entertainment announced for Bank Holiday weekend event.

A statement from the Economic Development Minister

The 2012 boat show will raise money for the Prince's Trust charity.

A new body is set up to promote Jersey as a centre of digital excellence.

4 of the top international yacht manufacturers will be attending Jersey’s largest free maritime event this year.

Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines will be accompanied by PwC Young Musician of the Year finalists.

Working Royal Navy warship will be open to members of the public.

Statement from the Economic Development Minister.

The exhibition is being staged in the meet and greet area of the arrivals terminal, adjacent to the World News Café until Friday 30 March 2012.

Departing passengers should still check-in on time or contact their airline

Full loss of radar data on afternoon of Monday 20 February.

Each charity represents a different decade from 1930 to present

Over 200 jobs identified in drive to get Jersey working.

Local primary school students are being given the chance to design the flag that will be used at this year's boat show.

For the seventh consecutive year, Jersey Marinas has retained its ‘5 Gold Anchors’ status, awarded by The Yacht Harbour Association.

A comprehensive review of Jersey Enterprise’s inward investment activities, by specialists Breeze Strategy, has concluded that the inward investment team is out-performing other jurisdictions in enquiry handling and investor attraction.

Leading software specialist applies for a gambling licence

Notice of adjustments taking place in February

Jersey is sunnier and warmer than Eastbourne.