2018 news

The Children’s Commissioner has met with a range of children and young people and visited six schools

An update on the Government's response to the IJCI's recommendations

From Monday 5 February the toddlers' playground at Coronation Park is being replaced by the Department for Infrastructure

Jersey is joining a national @SurfersAgainstSewage campaign to reduce the Island’s use of single-use plastics

Find about draft Regulations that will protect people against disability discrimination in Jersey

Report summarises feedback from the public on university funding proposals

The new sexual offences law sets out to provide protection to individuals of all genders, and, most particularly, aims to protect children and vulnerable adults in Jersey from abuse and exploitation and ensures that abusers can be appropriately punished.

Islanders who would like their tax bill as early as possible are advised to file their returns in February

Greater awareness of the imminent GDPR legislation will be the focus of this year's Data Protection Day

A £3.5 million extension to Jersey Archive will double the size of the Island’s national repository

Jersey’s Planning Committee approved a planning application (P/2017/1026) to build a farmhouse, office and sheds on Green Zone fields in Trinity

Nitrate levels in untreated surface water in Jersey continue to fall but high rainfall has led to an increase in pesticide levels in surface water near Handois Reservoir

New ten-year comparisons create a longer-term picture of agriculture in Jersey

It follows a case in the Royal Court which found that a person had died intestate or without a will after he was unable to sign his will as a result of paralysis of the hands.

A draft law, laying the foundation for the changes Jersey will need to make as a result of Brexit, has been lodged with the States Greffe

The Charity Commissioner, John Mills CBE, said, “"I welcome this final step towards bringing the Charities Law into force.

This weekend, a live chat was launched on Facebook, through the Apptivism.je app, and in the first ten hours over 450 Facebook users responded.

As evidence of pressure on fish stocks grows, the Environment Minister has published a discussion paper on limiting recreational fishing catches

The latest report has been published.

Health Department sources additional stocks of nasal spray porotection

A number of family pets were quarantined over the Christmas period because their owners didn’t follow the pet travel rules

A drop-in event is to be held at Plat Douet School on Thursday 25 January regarding a road safety scheme

Islanders with an interest in the planning and design of Jersey’s Esplanade Quarter are invited to take part in a second community workshop

On Wednesday 24 January a drop-in session is being held at St Saviour's primary school about safer routes to schools

Unit set to re-open in spring after three to four month project

The Department of the Environment has carried out a study of the non-native marine species that have already affected or are likely to affect the Channel Islands

The States Vet has advised Jersey poultry keepers to be vigilant and to try to minimise contact between domestic poultry and wild birds following an outbreak of bird flu (avian flu) in wild birds in Dorset

He described giving evidence as ‘horrendous”, as he had to face cross-examination by his abuser, who chose to represent himself in court.

Year 5s enjoy a six-week project focussing on French

Two lifts are being replaced in Sand Street and Green Street car parks starting Monday 15 January

YES counselling team move to new high street site

New figures reflect the work of Social Security's Back to Work team in tackling unemployment

The registered unemployment report for the fourth quarter of 2017 has been released

The Minister for the Environment has refused the planning application for a new hospital for Jersey

​“I will listen to children and young people to find out what is important to them. I will speak up for children and young people to ensure their voice is heard.”

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

Islanders with health conditions to benefit from pilot schemes

Access to Work can help to fund essential workplace aids or equipment by providing grants to Islanders with sensory, mobility or other physical disabilities

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

Fostering and Adoption Jersey is launching a New Year appeal for foster carers for Jersey’s most vulnerable children.

The Department for Infrastructure is starting the resurfacing of St Peter's Valley on Sunday 7 January

A new lighting system is being fitted in tunnel from Monday 8 January

Jersey Met have issued a Red weather warning for the early morning of Wednesday 3 January