2021 news

​Competent Authority Ministers have agreed new measures in response to the emergence of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron.

Ministers announce measures in response to latest Covid-19 variant - Omicron

Covid-19 booster vaccinations extended to over-18s

The Minister for the Environment has called a public inquiry into the planning application to develop the Overdale site for the Our Hospital project.

Four more countries are added to Jersey's red travel list

Six countries are added to Jersey's red travel list

Islanders are encouraged to start the night right by taking a lateral flow test (LFT) before socialising this festive season or attending Christmas parties.

​A scheme to financially support Jersey’s fishing industry has been extended to the end of the year with up to £400,000 of funding available.

Chefs from across Jersey’s hospitality industry will move from the kitchen to the classroom in January, when a culinary programme starts in six schools

​All children, young people and education staff, identified as a direct contact for COVID-19 from a positive case in a nursery, school or college, will no longer be required to take a PCR test from Thursday, 25 November.

The Minister for Housing and Communities is formally earmarking the site of the former Les Quennevais School and land at St Saviour’s Hospital as land identified for future housing.

The Blood Borne Virus Department (BBV) and The Sexual Health Team within Health and Community Services (HCS) are supporting the National AIDS Trust campaign.

Islanders aged 40 to 49 years old can now book their COVID-19 booster, and 16 and 17 year olds can book their second COVID-19 vaccine

Government has welcomed two reports, published today by the Comptroller and Auditor General

​The process of appointing a team to redesign Fort Regent goes live on the Channel Islands Procurement Portal today

​A new Covid testing service opens today at the airport

Victoria College welcomes Deputy Scott Wickenden

Young people are being encouraged to take the opportunity to pose their questions to Ministers ahead of the next instalment of the 'Ask the Ministers' live panel sessions.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme will be offered in secondary schools and colleges, for eligible students, aged 12 and over, from Monday 29 November

Health and Community Services has shared the summary and recommendations of an independent review of Adult Mental Health Services

Plans to build a new skatepark at Les Quennevais have been approved

The house price report for the third quarter 2021 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Changes to Jersey’s vaccination team will happen in a phased approach from this month.

Local firms urge Islanders to help keep them in business this winter

The Chief Minister and Minister for External Relations have met the UK Prime Minister, to discuss matters of significant importance to the Island

​Many school children and Islanders are wearing odd socks today [Monday 15 November] to mark the start of anti-bullying week

Three French fishing vessels are issued with permanent licences to fish in Jersey waters

Islanders are asked to keep their PCR appointments to avoid delays

​Employees from across Government were honoured at an awards ceremony . The evening of celebration took place at the Royal Jersey Showground and saw 11 awards presented in a variety of categories.

The new COVID-19 Testing Lab has begun processing samples in Jersey’s General Hospital. Once fully operational, the lab will maintain current testing capacity.

The Government of Jersey and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), the first of its kind for the Island, in Dubai

​Islanders are invited to attend the Government’s sustainable transport event this week

Public service awards: Our Stars 2021

Speed limits in 68 locations will be reduced in St Saviour from tomorrow (Saturday 6 November), following a public consultation in July 2019 which asked Islanders for their feedback as part of a Road Action Safety Plan to review speed limits.

Island partners at the webinar, ‘Climate Change and Small Islands – Leveraging strengths to contribute to global climate objectives’ have agreed continued cooperation

Ministers are calling on Islanders to begin taking additional precautions this winter, as part of Step 1 of Jersey’s COVID-19 Winter Strategy

Parents who registered for a Government primary school place for September 2022 are being sent an application form.

​The Island's first permanent Principal Social Worker for Children and Families has been appointed.

The Government is announcing additional support for businesses affected by the pandemic and travel disruption, following the expiry of the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) at the end of October.

Following the appointment of Jenny Posner as the new headteacher of Samarès School, the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills has announced interim leadership arrangements

Jersey will be attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) for the first time this year. The conference began in Glasgow this week and will run until 12 November 2021.

Jersey’s Government has launched a new national recruitment campaign to build a more permanent and highly-skilled workforce of social workers.

The Council of Ministers has published its Preferred Strategy for tackling the climate emergency, backed by £23m of new investment over the next four years.

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.

A new headteacher has been appointed to Samarès Primary School following a rigorous selection process.

The Health and Social Services Minister, Deputy Richard Renouf has made the following statement following the recent comments of the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel:

Flu vaccinations for school children from Reception to Year 11 will be available at the General Hospital.

The Government of Jersey has issued 49 temporary licences to French fishing vessels, as announced on the 28 October.