2018 news

Review finds JCRA investigation was reasonable

With 100 days to Brexit, the Government of Jersey are today announcing plans for a series of public events to engage residents and businesses in the preparations that are underway for the UK’s exit from the European Union

Jersey and Gunersey officials have pledged to work together to share expertise and deliver high-quality services to islanders.

The Education Minister is stepping down as Deputy Chief Minister and resigning as Chair of the States Employment Board to focus solely on Education.

Revised pay offers have been made to a number of pay groups. This follows continuing discussions since announcing the implementation of pay offers for Civil Servants, Teachers, Head Teachers and Uniformed Services.

Officers are working to minimise the impact of the proposed industrial action by civil servants tomorrow (Friday 7 December) from 9am to 11am.

The Chief Minister has given a statement following Dame Margaret Hodge's visit to Jersey

EY has been appointed as the States of Jersey's digital modernisation delivery partner

Chief Minister sets strategic objectives for States Chief Executive

Robin Walker MP underlines that the future relationship between Jersey and the UK will respect the shared constitutional relationship between the two jurisdictions, and the Crown Dependencies’ fiscal autonomy.​

Jersey signs landmark Customs Arrangement with the UK

Beneficial Ownership policy document is published

Islanders are reminded to come along next week to meet members of the Council of Ministers at two public events, where senior politicians will explain government’s plans for their time of office

The States Employment Board has agreed revised pay offers for two groups of public servants, and the implementation of the existing pay offer for three other groups

UK Government reaffirms commitment to constitutional relationship with Jersey

Jersey's Chief Minister, Senator John le Fondré, makes his first official visit to China

Tributes to St Helier Deputy Richard Rondel, who has died after a long illness

The Jersey's Chief Minister has received the Hospital Policy Development Board's report

Jersey's External Relations Minister visits United Arab Emirates and Bahrain

Staff from across the States of Jersey were celebrated at the first-ever One Gov Awards ceremony last night (Wednesday 7 November)

States Members have joined Ministers and senior officials in signing the Pledge to Jersey’s Children and Young People

Ministers boost ties with high-growth global markets outside the EU

Islanders will have the chance to meet members of the Council of Ministers at a series of public events, where senior politicians will explain government’s plans for their time in office.

The Minister for External Relations has lodged a new Sanctions and Asset-Freezing Law to allow Jersey to impose the same sanctions as the UK after Brexit

The first annual progress report on the Disability Strategy has been published today

The Chief Minister has signed a Ministerial Decision to appoint four Non-Executive Directors to the board of the Office of the Information Commissioner

The States of Jersey has today announced six senior leadership appointments across four departments, following an extensive recruitment process.

Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, announced in a speech this lunchtime that the States of Jersey would make £30 million of savings in 2019

Ministers explain how their strategic priorities will be developed, as part of the Government Plan, into costed actions for their four year term of office

The Common Strategic Policy sets out where ministers will focus their efforts

​The States of Jersey will soon be providing most of its frontline customer services in one place.

A change partner is appointed to help the States of Jersey create One Government culture

The Chief Minister's speech at the opening of Jersey Enterprise Week 2018

The States of Jersey seeks a partner to help modernise government’s digital services

These eight Pledges are more than 'nice words' – this is how we are going to hold ourselves to account

A collaborative effort across government and the wider community is working to prevent suicide

The Jersey Care Commission commissioned an independent report to address concerns expressed by the Jersey Care Inquiry

The new pledge commits those who sign it to play their part in speeding up the pace of change for children,

Attestations confirmed valid for all British citizens living in Jersey

The States of Guernsey and Government of Jersey have jointly commissioned a feasibility study to identify the best model for a cyber security incident response capability that will operate across both islands.

Find out who the new appointments are to the States of Jersey senior leadership team

The States of Jersey has made two-year pay offers for 2018 and 2019 to the different pay bargaining groups representing the majority of its 6,800 employees.

Hospital Policy Development Board assurance review starts work

New headquarters for the States of Jersey

A public consultation has been launched on the implementation of the 2012 FATF Recommendations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, explains how he sees Policy Development Boards working

Five new appointments are announced to senior leadership positions in the public service

The Council of Ministers have agreed to withdraw the proposed migration policy, which was to be debated by the States Assembly in September.

New Board is established to examine hospital site decision

Chief Executive reports to States Members on his first six months in post

The Chief Minister today signed a Ministerial Decision confirming his intention to appoint Deputy Carolyn Labey to the new role of Minister for International Development.

Find out about the grant available to help address skills and training gaps in local industry sectors

The government have concluded that improvements to the care of children in Jersey have not been fast enough or deep enough since the Care Inquiry reported.

New inter-island partnership is formed to improve joint working between Jersey and Guernsey public services

Senior appointments made in Health and Community Services

Chief Minister announces names of States Members who will be Assistant Ministers in the new government

Jersey's new Information Commissioner will take up his post on 2 July 2018.

Public sector restructuring plans are finalised following staff consultation

Parents and students will be able to learn more about higher education funding at a series of drop-in sessions

People Hub HR team relocates

Interim Director General is appointed for new Children, Young People, Education and Skills department

States of Jersey 2017 Annual Report and Accounts are published

States of Jersey seeks a partner to help transform its financial management processes

Chief Officer for Health and Social Services leaves the department

Review of Jersey Competition and Regulatory Authority begins

New webpages are added to the Data Protection section of gov.je

The results of the first comprehensive staff survey since 2008 have been published

Senior leadership changes are announced in the States of Jersey

Funding is allocated to support the next stage in establishing a modern, customer-focused public service

An Amendment to the UK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, that would have attempted to make Jersey create a public register of beneficial ownership, has been withdrawn

Chief Executive announces next steps in restructuring the public service

The Chief Minister has met UK Ministers to address constitutional concerns arising from the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill passing through Parliament

Jersey has cooperated fully in a review of the arrangements for the Exchange of Notes on Beneficial Ownership between the United Kingdom, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.

The Chief Minister sets out Jersey's ongoing preparations for Brexit, one year ahead of the date that the UK will leave the European Union.

Chief Executive stands down States of Jersey Transition Team

Future Jersey is the Island's first long-term, community vision. It reflects Islanders' ambitions for the future and tracks progress towards them over time

Jersey's government announces provider of Digital ID for online services

The Chief Minister reponds to a report from the Commissioner for Standards

The States of Jersey's Chief Executive sets out proposals to restructure Jersey's public service

Island-wide opinion poll finds islanders want modern public services

The schools will close and disruption to roads and services is expected

Productivity, Brexit and restructuring the public sector are some of the topics the Chief Executive covered in his speech to the Chamber of Commerce today

The Chief Executive of the States, Charlie Parker, addressed members of Jersey's Chamber of Commerce at lunchtime today

The Chief Minister has given the Chief Executive oversight of Children's Services to speed up the pace of change

The feedback has informed changes to the final framework and content, and marks the end of nearly two years of public consultation to involve Islanders in shaping the vision

An Acting Information Commissioner is appointed

The strategy will be published alongside an action plan detailing the steps that Government, industry and the regulator will take to build a sector that supports Jersey’s economy and the digital sector

The changes would make the Chief Executive of the States ultimately accountable for the expenditure of public funds