2014 news

Tourism and environment were among the sectors identified for potential joint working during the President of Alderney's two-day visit

Minister plan a series of community meetings and online question and answer sessions.

Jersey's commitment to cooperation and transparency and the Island's valued Romanian community were highlighted at the signing of an international tax agreement yesterday

Jersey's ability to provide expertise in investments and resources in Africa was the focus of a UK discussion hosted by Senator Sir Philip Bailhache

The report concludes that it would be unreasonable to continue to deny same-sex couples the opportunity to get married

The redesigned website is easier to navigate on tablets and smartphones

His Excellency Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida in Jersey next week

Assistant ministers are appointed for Jersey's new government

Chief Minister designate proposes his new ministerial team

Jersey has joined 50 other countries and jurisdictions at a signing ceremony in Berlin to support international initiatives against tax evasion and tax fraud

Deputy John Le Fondré visited Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries and First World War memorials in Flanders and Ypres

The consultation is open to responses until 22 October

A group of prominent Chinese business representatives will be in the Island today and tomorrow to meet local politicians and members of Jersey's business community

The consultation aims to provide the context of the legal options which would be available if Jersey was to introduce same-sex marriage

Senator Ian Gorst will attend the World Equestrian Games in Normandy this week as the guest of the Regional Council of Lower Normandy

Compulsory reports will record property's condition and state of repair at start and end of tenancy

The Chinese Ambassador to the UK will be in Jersey next week to meet politicians and local business representatives, and he will also visit some of the Island's top tourist attractions

In line with international developments, Jersey has imposed an EU sanctions regime targeting certain Russian individuals and businesses

UK Minister with responsibility for Crown Dependencies to visit Island

The Chief Minister and Treasury Minister send a clear message that abusive tax schemes will not be tolerated in Jersey

This visit is part of the Channel Islands' ongoing engagement with France at a regional and national level

States Treasurer resigns her position to return to the UK

Public sector staff find out about progress with the Reform programme

A competitive tender process will take place to find a suitable independent provider to administer the deposit scheme

Respondents to a Government panel reviewing access to justice in Jersey will discuss their ideas for reform at a public meeting on Friday

The popularity of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, has increased significantly as a tool of trade and more recently as an asset class for expert investors

Ministers have been assessing their progress on the priorities agreed in the States Strategic Plan 2012

Grouville School becomes Jersey's first to reach Unicef level 1 accreditation as a rights respecting school

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is extended to Jersey

Connétable of St Helier to represent Jersey at New Jersey's 350th anniversary celebrations

Gus Paterson will take over as the new Director of Civil Aviation, a post that is jointly funded by Jersey and Guernsey to oversee the regulatory and security requirements of the Channel Islands' airspace

Pan-island training in emergency services' major incident response

War veterans and heads of state from around the world will be joined by a delegation from the Channel Islands at a series of commemorative services in Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings

The draft regulations provide for a free and independent dispute resolution service

Meetings with ministers and finance industry representatives, and cultural tours of the Island will be occupying the time of a visiting delegation of Arab ambassadors later this week

Islanders' views on the current legal aid scheme, the use of alternative dispute resolution and related issues are being sought as part of a review into access to justice in Jersey

Economic diversification and financial services will be topics of discussion during an official visit to the United Arab Emirates later this week

Chief Minister welcomes the UK Prime Minister's recognition of Jersey's leading approach to raising standards of transparency on beneficial ownership

The Interim Population Policy proposes that the Island should plan for net migration of +325 people per year

Technology, foreign policy and financial services are among the topics to be discussed at a meeting in Malta

Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Paul Routier, will attend an event in honour of the Irish President during his historic state visit to the UK

The Chief Minister will meet Chinese government officials and business representatives during a three-day visit to Beijing and Shanghai this week

Acting Chief Minister issues statement in response to tragic deaths this weekend

Protecting business, capturing adjacent growth and exploring new opportunities are at the heart of a framework for the future of the financial services industry

The British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly is an opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with colleagues from across the British Isles

Ministers, the Lieutenant Governor, the Bailiff and finance industry representatives will meet the Japanese Ambassador later this week

The 44 jurisdictions issue joint statement on implementation of global standard

The draft law has already been subject to an initial consultation period in 2013 when Islanders were asked whether Jersey needed a charities law

Senator Ian Gorst proposes changes to the way government works, moving to collective responsibility for the Council of Ministers and Assistant Ministers

In line with other governments, Jersey has enforced sanctions against Ukrainian and Russian officials deemed to be a threat to the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

Businesses were asked for more information to support the Control of Housing and Work Law

External Relations Minister, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, has signed a tax agreement on behalf of Jersey with the Kingdom of Belgium

Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq is Guernsey's newly elected Chief Minister

Proposals to change the scheme have been discussed over the last year with the Joint Negotiating Group which represents States employees

Sanctions adopted against 18 individuals

Jersey and Normandy to work together for the next three years at the popular Salon International de l’Agriculture

The Chief Minister responds to Jersey Chamber of Commerce members' views on the Interim Population Policy

Jersey politicians met their counterparts in France this week to discuss how the Channel Islands could continue to broaden engagement with French politicians

French equivalent of the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Channel Islands Group to be addressed by Minister for External Relations

Chief Ministers from three islands reaffirm commitment to working together

There is a risk of localised flooding on Thursday 6 February 2014

Justin Donovan will take up his new role in May

Senator Ian Gorst to visit Isle of Man for two-day meeting

Council of Ministers brings together proposals to tackle Jersey's future challenges

The agreement provides for compliance with international standards on transparency and information exchange for tax purposes

France confirms removal of Jersey from list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

Chief Minister and Planning and Environment Minister issue a joint statement

His Excellency Unal Çeviköz will visit Jersey on 20 and 21 January 2014.

Findings of report into relationship between the UK and Crown Dependencies are positive

The draft strategy addresses the needs of the licensed trade and promotes sensible drinking

The Chief Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey will be in Brussels tomorrow and on Thursday for a series of meetings at the EU Commission and European Parliament