2019 news

Islanders with a diagnosis of Diffuse Mesothelioma, which is caused by exposure to asbestos fibres, can from tomorrow (1 October 2019) apply for a one-off special payment from the government.

A twelve week consultation which asks islanders for their views on a public services ombudsman is closing on Friday, 11 October. Islanders are asked to send any submissions before the closing date to ensure their views form part of the consultation.

Two pilot schemes have been launched to promote healthy eating

Ministers and States Members will today meet a group of young adults with experience of care, as part of a visit organised and hosted by the Centre of Excellence for Looked After Children, Who Cares? Scotland and Jersey Cares

Students from the Higher National Diploma in Sport course at Highlands College will meet with members of the sports industry.

Every household is to receive a guide to prepare for a No Deal Brexit

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Councils (NFCC) Home Safety Week, which runs from 30 September – 6 October 2019.

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

Islanders in their 60th year are being urged to have the test

Motorists using Five Oaks roundabout can expect disruptions from next week, as the next stage of roadworks begins on La Grande Route de St Martin.

Additional time is required to complete the resurfacing of Longueville Road, and the junction with Rue Saint Thomas will now be closed this Sunday, 29 September, between 9am and 8pm.

Statistics Jersey have today released their annual Mortality Report for 2018. The report details the number of deaths of Jersey residents in 2018, and shows the distribution by age, sex and cause.

More than 30 Principals from Chinese schools are in the Island today as part of an educational exchange programme

The Government of Jersey has today announced the permanent appointment of a new Director of Children’s Safeguarding and Care.

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

An annual campaign to get smokers to quit smoking will next month highlight the benefits quitting has on a person's mental wellbeing

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

External Relations Ministers from Jersey and Guernsey attend meetings in Brussels

A Pain Awareness Week is due to take place to increase understanding about the condition of persistent pain

From 1 October the minimum wage will rise for all employees over the age of 16

Twelve students have taken their place on the first social work degree course in Jersey

Treasury and Exchequer responds to Comptroller and Auditor General's report

Islanders are encouraged to get involved in three consultations

See Statistics Jersey's report on seasonal influenza vaccine statistics 2018-19 for details of flu and flu vaccinations last winter.

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 will have the opportunity to build their own dream library out of LEGO bricks in a competition being run by Jersey Library, from 23 September until 4 October.

Nearly 200 schoolchildren have signed up to a trial project to provide nutritionally balanced lunches at two primary schools

The winners of the Jersey Architecture Commission Design Awards 2019 are being announced at a ceremony on Friday, 20 September, at St Helier Town Hall.

Islanders who are interested in a career in engineering or construction are being invited to look around Jersey’s largest construction project and find out about the wide variety of professions available.

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

Ministers have summarised the progress of the project and provided its latest timeline

The Minister for External Relations has released a statement following the publication of planning assumptions for a worst-case scenario Brexit by the UK Government.

Students from Le Rocquier are travelling to London as part of their GCSE course

10 new prison officers and one prison nurse officer have been recruited to work at the States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS).

Families with young children are being invited to take part in a day of activities to promote healthy living.

A Chief Inspector has been appointed by the Jersey Care Commission. Audrey Murphy took up the role on 2 September and her duties will include delivering a programme of registration and inspection activity in accordance with legislative requirements.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin, has lodged a revised draft Employment Law which aims to improve family-friendly employment rights.

Education Minister updates Scrutiny on the number of teaching vacancies at the start of the school year

More islanders are being sought to become home energy auditors and provide energy assessments for homes in Jersey.

Islanders are urged to learn the symptoms of sepsis

World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day falls on Tuesday 10 September

Living Wage plaque erected in government building

Almost £3 million in tax rebates was returned to charities for the 2018 tax year, according to the latest figures from Revenue Jersey.

Author of LGBT+ children’s books to visit Jersey for Channel Islands Pride

Islanders are invited to attend two public meetings next week, to have their say on whether the Government should appoint an independent Public Services Ombudsman.

External Relations Minister attends World Economic Forum on Africa

Foster parents from the LGBT+ community in Jersey are speaking out this week in the run-up to Channel Islands Pride.

Government statement following MDMA incidents at the Weekender festival.

A resurfacing project is due to start on Longueville Road on Monday 9 September.

Residents in St Peter are invited to attend a drop-in session to learn more about the future of recycling collection in their parish.