2015 news

A new consultation asks whether the Island's laws are sufficiently up to date to tackle offensive and malicious online behaviour, including cyberbullying and the misuse of social media

Parking in the seasonal car parks is free from October to March (inclusive) but from the beginning of April is chargeable at 1 unit per 2 hours

The fire service were called after a racehorse fell into a ditch and was unable to get back on his feet

A new timetable and initiatives to help passengers at peak times will be introduced from the end of March 2015

Bus routes and general traffic will be affected by road works in St Peter's Valley over the next two weeks

The aim of a series of projects is to put literacy, lifelong learning and digital skills at the forefront of what the Library Service does for the community

Constables and States departments are warning gardening businesses and householders to dispose of garden waste responsibly to avoid clogging up roadside drains

New equipment for skateboarders has been installed at the Millennium Town Park following a trial and review

Islanders can park free of charge in Transport and Technical Services administered car parks and on-street parking spaces on 9 May

Customs and Immigration seize £370,000 of heroin from a guest house in St Helier following a tip off

Around 500 health and social care staff will attend a unique conference this week.

Marine Resources is reminding people planning low water fishing during this weekend's big tides to stick to the law on minimum sizes for catches and return rocks to their original position

A doctor working in the General Hospital has been awarded a police commendation for her part in life-saving teamwork

Island and UK agencies join forces on Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day

The UK's foremost planning body is coming to Jersey in May for its south west branch conference and lecture. The visit is timed to coincide with the marking of 50 years of a planning and building law in the Island

Health Ministers from Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man met to discuss areas of common interest

Primary school children are asked to enter a competition to design the official Jersey Boat Show flag

The Philippine Ambassador to the UK will visit Jersey next week and officials from the Philippine Embassy will also be here to hold a consular outreach event for Jersey’s Filipino residents at the Town Hall

Independent members representing a cross section of the Jersey community are being sought for adoption and fostering panels

Employers in hospitality or horticulture are being asked to attend tailored job match events in March

The new Youth Arts facility at St James will be open to the public on Saturday 14 March from 12.30pm to 3.30pm

The Independent Visitors for Young People is a group of volunteers who visit Jersey’s open and secure residential units to listen to young people's concerns and ensure their voice is being heard

Annual universities' showcase takes place on Thursday at Hautlieu School

1,620 people were registered as Actively Seeking Work (ASW) in February 2015

The layout of the new designated skateboard area will be discussed with the users before being installed

Following a site visit by the Planning Minister, plans for a residential development on Tunnell Street have been approved

Annual campaign encourages smokers to stub out cigarettes for good

New facilities at the Youth Service's outdoor activity base have been completed

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of a comprehensive planning and building law in Jersey - a framework to control development and meet the community’s needs

Environmental Health advising beach-users to avoid area

Butterflies are an indicator of the general health of the countryside so up to date information presented at a seminar next week will help the Department of the Environment monitor the Island’s ecosystems

First group of trainees demonstrate their skills to potential employers

The first formal meeting between Jersey's Minister for Home Affairs explored opportunities for the two islands to work more closely together

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

The Chatterbooks reading group will include all sorts of fun activities but is mostly about enjoying reading and making friends. It is open to children aged between 9 and 12 years

HRH Princess Anne will open St James, the converted heritage site at the edge of St Helier

The survey was carried out across 10 - 15 year-old pupils in 40 local schools. This represents 86% of all young people of these ages in the Island

More than 1,000 households have taken part in the Jersey Household Spending and Income Survey

Diplomatic representatives and the Director of the Centre for European Policy Studies will be among those to meet the External Relations Minister during his visit to Brussels

Representatives from the community and voluntary sectors, together with States of Jersey Departments and invited users of the service and carers will discuss the themes and views gathered during as part of the Mental Health Services Review

Islanders who have an association with the Occupation are invited to contact their Parish Hall to apply for the free tickets to attend the ceremony in People’s Park