2015 news

The Tourism Development Fund is inviting applications for projects which will benefit the tourism industry. The closing date for applications is 27 March 2015

Latest House Price Index figures released

Survey reveals health habits of young people in Jersey

Under the new arrangements, Jersey will retain its status as issuing authority but Jersey variant British passports will be produced in the UK

The Safeguarding Partnership Board’s annual conference will focus on the challenges of addressing adult self neglect and is taking place at the Hotel de France on Wednesday 25 March 2015

Efforts in reducing consumption and improving efficiency have earned a local recycling firm international recognition

Ministers announce their first public drop-in meetings which provide an opportunity for people to speak personally to the Chief Minister and other ministers about issues that concern them

Figures from the last decade show a trend towards higher temperatures in Jersey

HRH will attend the formal events at People's Park to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Liberation

Chief Minister's letter to Mr Miliband telling him of Jersey's commitment to the global transparency agenda

A new, cheaper, simpler planning appeals process could be introduced in early March if the States approve the final stages of the law on Tuesday

Panel approved permit extension for Fort d’Auvergne Hotel flats plan but rejected homes at La Colette Flats

The new facility, containing two operating theatres, will be sited in the Gloucester Street car park and attached to the hospital's main theatre suite, enabling the existing theatres to be refurbished

The challenge is backed by a national charity which aims to get more adults reading for pleasure by picking six books to read

From Monday 23 February 2015, a greater proportion of people who receive the LTIA benefit as well as Income Support will be expected to look for work and attend training to prepare them for employment

Transport and Technical Services are keen to get the most suitable system for parking payment for Jersey at the best price

A serious case review (SCR) has been published which concerns the death in 2013 of an elderly man living at a Jersey Care Home

The report details the progress that the Safeguarding Children Partnership Board and the Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board and their member agencies have made in implementing the priorities outlined in the business plan for 2014

Motorists are asked to look out for the frogs which will be migrating to their breeding ponds at this time of year

Ministers have asked their departments to find savings and efficiencies and after an initial expenditure review a report will be presented to the Council of Ministers in March

​Children at Trinity School have received an international green flag award for their environmental work

A six phase project to repair the roads at Rue de Pres Trading Estate starts on 16 February. Diversions will be signposted.

The tunnel is closing at night for five weeks for maintenance work

If you are planning a trip to a local restaurant for Valentine's Day use our online Eat Safe ratings to pick the right venue for you.

Stopford Road to be resurfaced during half term

Students' work praised as 'exceptional'

Approximately 1,325 vergées of land is certified as organic in Jersey

The show is a key event in French political circles, attended by national politicians and was opened by the President, Francoise Hollande in 2014. The Paris show is a key event in France, attracting 1,052 exhibitors and 692,324 visitors in 2014

A routine examination by Customs officers led to the discovery of more than 36 kilos of cannabis in the vehicle of a man attempting to enter Jersey

The recent removal of the trees and shrubs on the Esplanade car park was accepted as part of the planning permission for building no.4 on the site

1,490 people were registered as Actively Seeking Work (ASW) in January 2015

Jersey government's response to the UK Labour Party leadership's comments about tax transparency

Series of tours to historic battlegrounds start this year

Members of the public will be able to line the Liberation Grand Parade route from Liberation Square to People's Park.

Andium provides affordable housing to more than 10,000 people in 4,500 homes

Jersey financial services institutions are being reminded that the law requiring them to share information with US tax authorities is now in force

Habitat conservation in local ponds has boosted agile frog numbers, helping to save the species from near extinction