2013 news

A new law designed to modernise the process of bank lending and transaction financing has been agreed by the States and will come into force from October 2013

Changes to the Island Plan proposed by Planning and Environment Minister, Deputy Rob Duhamel, will make housing more affordable to Islanders looking to get on the property ladder

What action to take if you are a Social Security customer who has received a duplicate benefit cheque

Islanders are being advised to avoid the Dicq area today, especially for swimming or fishing, because of a diluted sewage spill caused by heavy rainfall

First time buyers in Jersey may be eligible for an interest free deposit loan from the States of Jersey as part of a pilot scheme designed to help Islanders buy a suitable home

The public are being asked for their feedback on the trial of an electronic payment system in Sand Street car park

The Secretary General of the OECD has written to Jersey's Chief Minister to congratulate Jersey on its support for tax transparency

Shoppers can park for free during Thursday late night shopping evenings

Indonesian Minister for Law and Human Rights, Dr Amir Syamsuddin, will visit Jersey on 29 July 2013

All are welcome at free lunchtime concerts at the chapel of Jersey's General Hospital

Choose the right windows for historic buildings says the Planning Applications Panel as members refuse two applications

Jersey's Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, pays tribute to the Connétable of Grouville, Dan Murphy

School leavers are advised to get help from Advance to Work, an employment scheme open to young people aged between 16 and 19 who need to find work

The public are being urged to be particularly vigilant during this dry spell of weather when the risk of wildfires is substantially higher

Registered actively seeking work (ASW) figures for June 2013 have been released

Babies born on same day as heir to the throne to receive framed banknote

Jersey's Chief Minister and Assistant Chief Minister are meeting the President and Vice-President of the General Council of Ille et Vilaine in Rennes to discuss opportunities for cooperation

An expert survey of Jersey's post boxes will be carried out to determine which of them are historically important and should be recommended for listing

Under new proposals an appeal hearing inspector will make recommendations to the Environment Minister about each case

Traffic restrictions and temporary pedestrian crossings will be in place on two junctions with Victoria Avenue to replace traffic lights

Jersey's Chief Minister, Bailiff and Lieutenant Governor send congratulations to the Royal Family following the birth of a son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Facilities for recycling will be introduced at eight of the Island's beaches this summer

Proposals presented for village improvements are now available for the public to view at drop in sessions.

During the 12 months to June 2013 the All Item Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increase by 1.5%

Turf turning ceremony held to mark start of building work on new primary school for St Martin

Drought a possibility by Friday and heat wave conditions by the weekend

Prolonged spell of hot weather prompts heatwave advice from Public Health department

The Environment Department is encouraging members of the public to help them tackle Japanese knotweed by using a free mobile phone app to submit photos of the plant

The Planning Department has delayed a decision on the Co-op Charing Cross application in order to give the public time to comment on new proposals

Motorists are warned of traffic congestion in Gloucester Street area for next four days

Public Health confirms that it is investigating an outbreak stemming from barbecues

Nurses and midwives accept latest pay offer

States Vet warns Islanders to take extra care of pets and livestock in warm weather

Come to a free talk about Jersey's red squirrel at the Radisson Blu Waterfront on Wednesday 17 July from 1.15pm to 1.45pm - part of the hotel's commitment to promoting biodiversity

Jersey Customs and Immigration Service seizes more than £1 million worth of cannabis

Children taking part in 2013 Summer Reading Challenge can discover and discuss books online

The latest Business Tendency Survey report has been published

Jersey Field Squadron have designed a week of activities to help motivate young jobseekers

Following a meeting in Jersey on 8 July 2013, Jersey’s Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, and the Chief Minister of Guernsey, Deputy Peter Harwood, issued a joint statement

Ports of Jersey are planning major works this winter to improve facities for fishermen and for vessels using St Helier Harbour

Jersey and Guernsey sign a shared contract for a joint air ambulance

Participants saved more than 14,000 kilograms of CO2 and burnt off nearly two million calories during the three week competition

Islanders are being asked for their views on a new Charities Law

Fire service called to St Brelade house fire

Jersey's Planning Minister has refused an application by Jersey Water to continue to deposit recycling waste in a St Lawrence field, and approved an application by a beef farming enterprise in Grands Vaux.

Jersey's Planning Minister brokers an agreement that may save a significant section of St Helier's sea wall

Senator Philip Ozouf welcomes report from new Comptroller and Auditor General

Islanders with an interest in the sea are being asked for their views on recommendations to safeguard Jersey's marine resources

Trainees from Back to Work's Environmental Employability training scheme transform waste ground at Centre Point Trust

A leading student choir from Ille et Vilaine is to visit Jersey, developing cultural links with France

This year's Careers Fair will give Islanders of all ages the chance to speak to employers and representatives from a wide range of industries

Planning guidelines for the redevelopment and regeneration of Le Masurier's Bath Street site have been issued following consultation with Islanders and the landowners

A summary of the responses to a public consultation on the future of sport in Jersey has been published

Islanders are being asked if there should be a 30mph speed limit around Trinity Church and whether 30mph zones should be extended in St Peter's village

Jersey's finance sector recorded total gross operating surplus of £720 million in 2012

Minister for Home Affairs and Assistant Treasury Minister are pleased with decision to build new Police headquarters on La Route du Fort in St Helier

Treasury Minister, Senator Philip Ozouf, has spoken at the London launch of an independent report assessing Jersey's value to the UK

Planning Minister approves application to build a four storey police headquarters building

Primary and secondary school pupils take part in Walk to School fortnight

Senator Ian Gorst's letter to the UK Prime Minister supports David Cameron's desire to secure global support for the G8 principles

Residents group set up as part of renovation plans for the Green Street site

Pregnant women in Jersey are reminded about the availability of a vaccination against whooping cough

Jersey delegation will begin by visiting Beijing, before moving on to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Hong Kong