2019 news

Islanders are invited to suggest any extra potential locations for the new hospital that were not considered in the previous project.

Search begins for Our Hospital delivery partner

The Channel Islands Political Oversight Board held a discussion by telephone conference on 5 December to consider and monitor progress on areas of joint working.

The following statement was given by the Children's Minister, Senator Sam Mézec, on 10 December 2019 in the States Assembly

The Government has welcomed the latest report from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General into Non-Ministerial Departments.

The Government Plan 2020-23 has been approved by the States Assembly with seven amendments, by 43 votes to two

OECD Global Forum pays tribute to life and work of Colin Powell CBE

A permanent Government Communications Director has been appointed

Advice is issued for Islanders applying for visas to travel to India

Ministers publish comments on Government Plan amendments

Ministers propose amendments to five of the amendments States Members have proposed to the Government Plan

Chief Minister accompanies Deputy Jeremy Maçon on a ministerial visit to St Luke's School

All amendments to the Government Plan have been lodged and Ministers will now consider their response

Financial intelligence analysts from Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre visit Jersey as part of the Government of Jersey’s commitment to help Kenya tackle financial crime and corruption.

Ministers welcome Scrutiny report on Jersey’s first ever Government Plan

The work of outstanding Government employees is celebrated at One Gov Awards

The Government has appointed Sir Mark Boleat to the Board of Andium Homes as an independent Non-Executive Director, with the intention that he acts as Chair.

The Chief Minister yesterday signed a renewed agreement with an international institution to broaden the teaching of the Portuguese language and culture in Jersey

The Government of Jersey publishes its plan to make public services more efficient and to redirect the money saved into improving front-line services

Jersey’s Law Officers’ Department work alongside the Kenyan government to tackle financial crime

The UK is to extend its World Trade Organisation membership to include the Channel Islands

Government welcomes announcement of Fire and Rescue pay settlement

Chief Minister issues an update on Government Plan engagement with Islanders

SelectUSA visits Jersey to facilitate business expansion and investment into the United States

Government’s gender pay gap is published

Civil servants receive an update on their pay review for 2018, 2019, and 2020

The Chief Minister and Children’s Minister have welcomed the Care Inquiry Panel’s review of the changes made to services for children and young people, since the publication of their report two years ago

The Government of Jersey has responded to updated economic assumptions, provided by the independent Fiscal Policy Panel, which underpin the proposed Government Plan

A review will be published next week revealing the progress made in the two years since the report by the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry into the abuse of children in the island’s care system

Islanders can find out more about the Government Plan and speak to Ministers about their proposals this week, when the first in a series of public meetings takes place

Living Wage plaque erected in government building

External Relations Minister attends World Economic Forum on Africa

Advice issued in advance of civil servants' industrial action

Pay review update for civil servants

A series of public meetings is planned for September for Islanders to find out more about the proposed Government Plan

The Chief Minister and the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee are asking the States Assembly to agree to appoint Lynn Pamment as Jersey’s new Comptroller and Auditor General.

The Minister for External Relations issues an update on Brexit preparations

The Government of Jersey has decided to amend its maternity policy to help new mothers continue breastfeeding their babies for a year after birth

Statement from Senator Lyndon Farnham on the sale of the second building in the International Finance Centre

Government responds to Public Accounts Committee report on decision-making

The first ever Government Plan is launched

A senior British diplomat is speaking at a number of Jersey events

Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council partnership programme is agreed

Statement from the Chief Minister on the Chief Executive Officer Performance Appraisal

Joint statement by the governments of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man on beneficial ownership registers

A report detailing the key achievements of the Council of Ministers has been published

Deputy Chief Minister attends USA summit to raise the island’s profile

The Council of Ministers are proposing that Friday 8 May be added as an extra public holiday in 2020.

The States Employment Board has today agreed proposals to end the dispute with the two teaching unions, NASUWT and NEU, following months of negotiations

Senator Lyndon Farnham attends investment summit in Washington DC

The Chief Minister and External Relations Minister are part of a delegation from Jersey attending services in France to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Government makes new pay offer to teachers

The Deputy Chair of the States Employment Board, Constable Richard Buchanan, has issued a statement to provide an update on pay negotiations.

Deputy Scott Wickenden has been appointed as Assistant Chief Minister with specific responsibility for the modernisation of the Government’s internal digital technology, data security, and cyber security.

A Book of Condolence has been opened for Colin Powell CBE at the Government of Jersey building in St Helier

States Employment Board accepts all the recommendations made in a review of its structure by the Comptroller and Auditor General

The Government has made an updated pay offer to civil service unions

United Nations recognises Jersey’s work on international asset recovery

States Employment Board lodges appeal against Royal Court decision

Statements from ministers on the death of Colin Powell CBE

The Chief Minister's Liberation Day 2019 message

Ministry of Justice flies Jersey flag in London for Liberation Day

New Jersey delegation visits Jersey to inaugurate Trenton Square in St Helier

Jersey Ministers hold discussions with UK Prime Minister

The Chief Minister’s report on his proposed next steps for a new hospital

Government negotiators have been meeting with the NASUWT and NEU teaching unions in an attempt to resolve the ongoing disputes and to avoid further industrial action.

The Government of Jersey has received a report as part of Phase One of the Team Jersey Programme

The Chief Minister has commissioned a report to estimate what government receives from, and spends on, individual Jersey households

The Chief Minister's letter to the Jersey Evening Post

The Chief Executive publishes ‘One Government - One Year On’ progress report

Chief Minister announces suspension of an Assistant Minister

States Employment Board updates States Members on public sector pay offers

More women having cervical screening since fees were scrapped

A forum of senior politicians and officials from Jersey and Guernsey met in Jersey last week

Joint Statement on the deferral of the UK government's Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill

The Chief Ministers of the Crown Dependencies have issued a statement in response to amendments proposed to the UK’s Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill

The States Employment Board has authorised pay offers to be made to nurses and midwives, which will protect standards of living by effectively matching inflation over three years.

Today sees the release of the Jersey Alcohol Profile 2018 by Statistics Jersey. This report contains a wide variety of data on the consumption of alcohol in Jersey, and the subsequent effect on Islanders' health and wellbeing.

The States Employment Board has authorised formal pay offers to be made to teachers and police officers, and unions have agreed to consult their members on these offers.

The Council of Ministers has agreed to commission detailed research into end-of-life choices in Jersey, including issues associated with assisted dying and dying well

The Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré has met with UK Parliamentarians in London in order to outline Jersey’s priorities in relation to Brexit and support the Island’s strong ongoing relationship with the UK.

The Chief Minister has approved various transfers of functions among Ministers

Ministers to produce a new strategy and policy on inflation.

Senator Ian Gorst is to attend the World Government Summit in Dubai

The Council of Ministers have formally adopted the “Government of Jersey” (‘Gouvèrnément d'Jèrri’ in Jèrriais) as the official identity for the government, both in the island and overseas

The States Assembly approves a new Damages Law, which changes the way awards are assessed for those who suffer serious, long-term injuries.

Chief Executive reports on second six months at States of Jersey

Two States Members attend National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C.

A table of civil service pay grades has been published to aid transparency and understanding.

Details of arrangements for industrial action planned for next week