2021 news

Islanders who are classed as being at higher risk to COVID-19 can reassess activities guidance and care home policy has been updated.

As we celebrate World Autism Awareness Week, Health and Community Services (HCS) is delighted to announce a new independent advocacy service for people with autism and learning disabilities.

Jersey's Reconnection Roadmap is to be accelerated in the light of low rates of Covid cases, high rates of testing and contact-tracing, and the success of the vaccination programme

Jersey’s Nightingale Wing is to be decommissioned and dismantled, following a decision of the Competent Authority Ministers.

Buses travelling on routes to the east of the Island will be able to turn right out of Liberation Station onto a newly designated bus lane.

The vision and mission for the management of the Government of Jersey’s property portfolio over the next 14 years has been published.

First properties have been bought for Our Hospital project

Statistics Jersey are reminding Islanders to submit their census forms as soon as possible.

The Council of Ministers have updated travel requirements for students under the age of 18 who are returning to Jersey. This follows consultation with the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC).

A total of 52,265 doses have been administered by age and priority group order.

A study which explores employment land uses in Jersey has been published as part of the evidence base for the new bridging Island Plan.

Sports bodies will be able to apply for a Jersey Sport COVID-19 Recovery Grant, from Wednesday 31 March.

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

More than 10,000 Lateral Flow Tests have been taken in schools since they were introduced at the start of February.

Recruitment starts for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Public Service for the Government of Jersey

Jersey’s Mental Health Network is launching a new campaign aimed at helping Islanders with their mental wellbeing.

A 4insight survey, commissioned by the Government of Jersey, has gathered feedback and views from Islanders regarding advice and communications in relation to COVID-19 vaccinations, and government public health guidelines.

The Government has published data on the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme

The Minister for Social Security has received the report from the Jersey Employment Forum regarding its recommendations for statutory annual leave entitlement and rest breaks in Jersey.

Secondary schools and colleges in Jersey have received further confirmation of the grading process for students this summer.

Ministers are today announcing the reintroduction of a Safer Travel Policy, which will enable the Island to reconnect with the rest of the world, through a phased approach.

The Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, has made a speech on the reintroduction of the Safer Travel Policy

Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham announces travel reconnection plans for April

Medical Director for Primary Care, Dr Adrian Noon, gives an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme

Statistics Jersey are reminding Islanders that the Jersey Census 2021 is to be completed by this Sunday, 21 March.

The Our Hospital project team have submitted a formal application to continue neccesary surveys of Westmount Road.

A statement from the Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon

Statement from Head of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, Becky Sherrington regarding the use of AstraZeneca.

Female organisations in Jersey will be invited to an event in April to celebrate the UK’s extension of the ‘Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women’ (CEDAW) to Jersey.

Today, the Government has launched its Inspiring Active Places strategy, which outlines new plans for the future of public sport and wellbeing facilities in the Island.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the UK will take part in a virtual visit to Jersey tomorrow, Thursday 18 March.

Jersey’s Mobile Library will be out of service until Monday 29 March due to a mechanical problem which requires new parts to arrive from Europe.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme will offer vaccinations to Islanders under 50 years old, in age order.

The planning application for the proposed South Hill Gardens skatepark has been submitted.

As part of World Social Work day today (Tue 16 March) an online awards ceremony celebrates the role of social workers in Jersey.

Statement from a Government spokesperson regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine.

The Visitor Attractions & Events Scheme 2 replaces the original scheme from today.

Ministers have agreed additional guidance to support Stage 4 of the COVID-19 Reconnection plan which are effective from Monday, 15 March.

A decision has been taken by Competent Authority Ministers (CAM) to bring forward the Stage 4 guidance on household mixing by one day.

NASA engineer from Jersey launches online assembly to students

​A virtual exhibition providing Islanders with an update to the Our Hospital project opens on Monday.

The 2021 Higher Education Fair will take place online from Monday 15 to Friday 19 March 2021.

The first meeting of Citizens’ Jury on Assisted Dying will take place on Thursday 18 March.

​Deputy John Young and Senator Ian Gorst issue a statement on the situation faced by whelk and scallop fishermen, and explain they are working to resolve it.

Islanders are being invited to give their feedback as part of a travel survey which will help shape the planning and design of Jersey’s new hospital.

Updated Public Health guidance for care home residents, staff and visitors has been approved, effective from Friday 12 March.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey has published his response to the Jersey Homelessness Strategy.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, is asking States Members to make funds available to provide up to £600,000 of loans to Les Quennevais Park residents for necessary maintenance.

Jersey’s Census 2021 questionnaires will be delivered to households this week and next, in time for Census Day on Sunday 21 March.

Statistics Jersey have today published their latest economic indicators report.

The Government of Jersey has appointed Keytree, a Deloitte business, to lead the delivery of the Integrated Technology Solution (ITS) Programme.

Virtual visiting and a drop-off service for patients' belongings are among a number of innovations implemented by Health and Community Services during the pandemic to keep patients and families connected.

Minister for Treasury and Resources Deputy Susie Pinel has announced plans to start introducing Independent Taxation from 1 January 2022.

A review of Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has concluded that it is reasonable and safe to use a different COVID vaccine for second doses.

Ministers have outlined the next stages of their plan to reconnect Islanders by relaxing more of the existing Covid measures

Speech by the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre

A speech by the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham

A speech by the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf

The Government is reminding organisations to share their views on how the Island should tackle climate change and become carbon neutral.

This weeks latest COVID-19 Vaccination Programme statistics include further data publishing of priority group vaccination coverage including, frontline health and social workers and other health and social workers.

Appointments for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will begin to be available from next week for Islanders who received their first dose 10-12 weeks ago.

The Government of Jersey is supporting children and young people to celebrate World Book Day with a range of resources on the Learning At Home website.

The Advisory Panel for the Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change has been appointed.

Three qualified teachers have been appointed to the Jèrriais Teaching Service in line with the Government Plan pledge to support Jersey’s native language.

Women in Jersey are being encouraged to “Beat your fear and get your smear”, as part of HPV Awareness Day on 4 March.

Jersey Library has joined a global campaign to eradicate illiteracy and build a brighter future for children and young people.

Children are being asked to draw or describe what their dream water play area would look like as part of a consultation on the replacement of the Coronation Park pool.

Following advice from the Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ivan Muscat, Ministers have agreed to maintain isolation requirements for any student returning to Jersey.

The Jersey census is a unique survey that gives a complete and accurate picture of all the people and households in Jersey. Census Day is Sunday 21 March and marks the 200th anniversary of the first official census count in 1821.

Health and Community Services patients can now benefit from a free-to-use digital app that helps them to track, manage and understand respiratory, cardiac and diabetes conditions.

The results of last year’s staff survey ‘Be Heard’ for Government of Jersey employees, have been published, and show a three per cent increase in employee engagement since the 2018 survey.

The Chief Minister and the Minister for Children and Education have confirmed their intention to appoint two Assistant Ministers for the Ministry of Children and Education.