2014 news

Drop in sessions are available for Islanders who want to find out more about fostering or adopting.

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

Statistics show a difficult year for potato growers but a good year for Jersey Dairy and demand for apple growing

Consultant gives update on sea lettuce investigation

You need permission from the airport authorities if you plan to release sky lanterns or helium-filled balloons, or are planning to host a laser or pyrotechnic display

The scheme helps people start new rural enterprises, improve efficiency and product quality and research new opportunities

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

Environmental Health Officers will support retailers in complying with the regulations

Health department confirms its role in advising on risks associated with radon and their mitigation

The Eat Safe rating is based on an unannounced inspection that assesses a business based on food law and best practice standards

The plans address issues such as access, underused spaces and the Fort’s identity as a historic building

Islanders with lung conditions are to benefit from a new specialist procedure carried out locally

During the 12 months to September the All Item Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increased by 1.9%

More road checks are likely following the impoundment of 18 vehicles

The grass snake, Jersey’s only snake, is completely harmless and at risk of extinction

A long running planning issue is finally resolved as Reg's Skips gets permission for its site in St John

Growing evidence of the link between domestic and animal abuse prompts more training for professionals

A two-year project to build a new headquarters for the States of Jersey Police is due to begin on Friday

Work will start in the new year and will continue for five or six months

The latest Business Tendency Survey has been published by the Statistics Unit

Jersey's labour market report is published every six months and covers key aspects of both public and private sector total employment

1,450 people were registered as Actively Seeking Work (ASW) in Jersey in September 2014

Scientists from Europe, the UK and Jersey have identified Jersey's iconic Bufo bufo as a new species

Advice recommends high level of suspicion in event of unexplained fever in those who have been to affected areas

More than 500 households have taken part in the confidential survey so far

There have been isolated incidents of cigarettes and tobacco being advertised for sale on Facebook and Jersey Insight

The Liberty Wharf drop-in day will showcase Island’s mental health services

Oil is extremely damaging to the water environment, ruining habitats and killing plants and wildlife

The Inter-Island meeting is organised by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, working with the Department of the Environment and the Jersey Biodiversity Partnership

The size of Jersey's economy in 2013 as measured by GVA (Gross Value Added) was £3.7 billion (current year values).