2014 news

The figures show a significant shift in the recent pattern of levels of youth crime

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

The recent death of a 19 year old women from Liverpool who died from cervical cancer has prompted Jersey’s gynaecology consultants to urge women to seek immediate referral to the hospital if they experience symptoms.

Capital spending totalling £1.2m for road safety and parish village improvement schemes

Planning has approved development of Le Squez homes and a field in St Brelade

Ground lines left by fishermen will need to be removed next week in order to comply with seasonal regulations

Businesses asked to give trainee coders placements

Organisations wishing to apply to the fund should be able to demonstrate that their events or projects have the potential to bring more visitors to the Island

Anti-pollution campaign focuses on awareness-raising in schools

Island Plan changes include a strategy to deliver affordable homes on 70 per cent States-owned land

The Environment Department agrees to improve data protection handling following an enforcement notice

Focus is on drains and sewer network, and replacing Jersey's sewage treatment works

Drivers who have been parking for free during winter months are reminded that seasonal car park charges will begin again next week

Islanders are asked to switch off their lights for an hour on Saturday night to highlight efforts to reduce energy consumption

Updated guide is now in print, as well as online, offering a resource for parents who want to be informed about drugs

Over the next 12 months, around 3,000 households will be chosen at random and asked to take part in the survey.

Local businesses are responding well to a States grant to help with staff training and development

Islanders reassured about fake email about blood results and cancer scare

Stakeholder consultation announced on draft law which, if approved, will regulate all care in Jersey whether in care homes or in someone's home

Transport and Technical Services is proposing changes to St Saviour's Hill near the entrance to Langtry Gardens to make it safe for pedestrians to cross the road

All Jersey financial institutions are requested to check whether they hold any accounts, funds or economic resources for the people listed

There were 1,860 people registered as Actively Seeking Work in Jersey in February 2014

A new range of degree courses are available to attract more ‘home-grown’ nurses and midwives

The 44 jurisdictions issue joint statement on implementation of global standard

A wholly independent, grant-funded body that will take on the activities Jersey Tourism's activities has been proposed

Smoke alarms are an inexpensive way to improve safety in your home

Moving amphibian spawn or tadpoles is illegal and can threaten biodiversity

Major project will herald new range of services for those living with dementia

Jersey firms urged to reduce energy consumption and manage waste by joining Eco-Active Business

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

UK legal amendment seeks to clarify low value consignment relief restrictions

A draft law will be debated by the States in late April

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

Jersey Fire and Rescue remind Islanders of the need to make sure home smoke alarms are working and fitted with batteries

The application to demolish the building was agreed following advice from the airport authorities that the building affects the safety and operational capabilities of Jersey Airport

Social workers in Jersey and across the world are marking World Social Work Day 2014 today.

Changes have been made to the timetable to meet customer demand

Two of the Statistic Unit's reports are to have their release dates postponed

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

Event will bring employers and jobseekers together on Thursday 27 March

The underspends will be reallocated by departments to fund a range of activities which are in line with the States strategic priorities

The Housing Affordability Report provides a set of indicators to measure how affordable it is for working households to buy or rent housing in the Island.

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

The recruitment process has been conducted under the supervision of the Jersey Appointments Commission.

Workshops will take place to see how the park will operate in partnership with the community and businesses

The bond will raise funds for investment in social housing

Day of events to highlight help available for smokers through Help2Quit service

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

Jersey Youth Service, in partnership with Jersey Property Holdings, have submitted a planning application for the project

People in Jersey are being asked to get involved in the consultation which aims to make the centre a successful sporting, leisure, entertainment and cultural centre for Islanders and visitors

Plasterboard recycling charges have been revised as part of initative which will benefit agriculture

Sanctions adopted against 18 individuals

More than 70 universities at the 2014 Jersey Higher Education Fair

The Statistics Unit has released a new report which examines price levels for consumer goods and services in Jersey and regions of the UK.

Department of the Environment to reveal findings after a decade of butterfly monitoring

Planning approval has been given for a scheme to develop a six-storey office building on the Esplanade

Pilot project gets underway later this week

Jersey's latest retail sales figures have been published by the Statistics Unit

First awards ceremony held since the scheme was launched last year

Listing of historic Victorian vessel marks the culmination of a successful year