2021 news

Traders are being warned that, unless they’re prepared for rule changes which take effect on 1 January, goods being imported from the European Union could be detained by the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS)

Christmas is a time for celebrations, with many family and friends coming together to enjoy the festivities. But fairy lights, candles and decorations mean it is also a time to take extra care to keep loved ones safe from fire.

Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) is encouraging Islanders with a passport due for renewal to act now, before the busy period in March – August 2022.

The Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Gregory Guida, has announced an exception to the Immigration Work Permit Policy

​The Justice and Home Affairs Department has submitted a planning application to build a new firearms range at Crabbe for the States of the Jersey Police (SoJP).

Today, 18 October, the Safeguarding Partnership Board (SPB) launches its annual purple themed campaign to tackle domestic abuse in the island. This year's campaign focusses on coercive control behaviour.

A new acting Director General for Justice and Home Affairs has been appointed for the Government of Jersey.

The Justice and Home Affairs Department have launched a consultation today regarding the proposed Domestic Abuse (Jersey) Law

The final report on assisted dying has been published.

Jersey’s emergency services have marked the National Emergency Services Day for the second year.

Two men have been charged with importing Class A drugs into Jersey.

Islanders have until Wednesday 29 September to offer their views on a proposed new Legal Aid scheme, which would help to ensure legal representation is available to all Islanders.

The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service have helped a swimmer who had become cut off on rocks by the quickly rising tide in St Clement

Deputy Gregory Guida, Minister for Home Affairs, has signed a Ministerial Decision appointing Deputy Lindsay Ash, as Assistant Minister for Home Affairs

Two men appear in the Magistrate’s Court, charged with drug trafficking and money laundering

On 10 March 2021, the Superior Number of the Royal Court sentenced Darius Pearce to a total 7 ½ years imprisonment in respect of money laundering arrangement offences.

The States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS) is currently recruiting for Operational Prison Officers and this weekend, will be hosting an open stand in the town centre for potential applicants to come and find out more.

At approximately 4am this morning, Jersey Coastguard were alerted by their French counterparts following a French fishing boat sighting a possible migrant vessel.

​Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) are reminding resident EU nationals, that they have until today, Wednesday 30 June, to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme.

Jersey’s emergency services have come together to support Child Safety Awareness Week 2021.

The temporary Sea Cadets Centre at the former Rouge Bouillon Police Headquarters has been officially opened by the Minister for Home Affairs.

Acting Prison Governor, Nick Watkins, has retired after more than 32 years with the States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS).

Recruitment has opened for Islanders wishing to become members of the Independent Prison Monitoring Board (IPMB).

The Severe Weather Tactical Co-ordination Group (SW TCG) met this morning to assess the situation regarding snow this evening and overnight.

Advice has been issued in case of severe weather in Jersey

Susie Richardson has been appointed as the new permanent Governor for the States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS), to take over from the current acting Governor Nick Watkins when he retires in May.

Islanders are being reminded that customs declarations will be required for unaccompanied personal goods imported from the EU, following the UK’s departure from the European Union.

Renewed support for victims and witnesses of crime on the island has been pledged today with the launch of Victims First Jersey and the Victim and Witness Charter.