2021 news

This week marks over 400,000 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests being carried out, and one-year since the border testing programme was launched for flight arrivals.

Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Scott Wickenden is visiting schools to meet students and staff, to find out more about how they are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Competent Authority Ministers have announced their intention to proceed to Stage 7 of the Reconnection Roadmap on 14 June.

The Government of Jersey has announced the new Interim Headteacher of Victoria College, following a thorough and open recruitment process.

A Ministerial Decision has been signed to make Midvale Road one-way to traffic, along with several other changes to improve the road for pedestrians. The work is due to begin early next year.

Residents who intend to live in Jersey for more than 12 months are being reminded to register any foreign vehicle brought with them to the Island, and obtain a Jersey driving licence.

Islanders and guests will celebrate a public commitment to reducing discrimination against women and girls.

Islanders are being asked to provide their feedback on the concept designs for Jersey’s new hospital.

Recent results have found that a very small number of the 52 samples sent for sequencing are examples of the variant of concern B1.617.2 variant, which was first identified in India.

Assistant Minister for Education, Deputy Scott Wickenden, has visited St Mary’s Primary School to see the remodelling of the school.

Latest statistics show that 103,044 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered, and half the Island’s adult population is fully vaccinated

This week, Jersey will welcome Her Excellency Yamina Karitanyi, the Rwandan High Commissioner to the Court of St James’s, for her first official visit to the Island.

Islanders are being encouraged to submit their applications for any environmental projects that may qualify for a grant to help conserve and enhance Jersey’s countryside

Taxpayers have until Monday 31 May to file their paper tax return

Competent Authority Ministers have confirmed that, from Friday, 28 May at 00:01, national level UK and international travel classifications will come into effect, as previously announced.

Every primary-aged child in Jersey will have a free library membership, following work between Jersey Library and primary schools.

Physical distancing guidance for funerals will be lifted, effective from Wednesday 26 May. This means that people can attend a funeral without maintaining one to two metres physical distancing from others, allowing more people to attend.

National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) to conduct an independent evaluation of inclusion in education and early years

Ministers have announced details of the Children’s Safer Travel Policy and the COVID Status Certification

The independent Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the draft bridging Island Plan has been published. The report considers how the draft Island Plan will address key environmental, social and economic sustainability issues facing the Island.

Taxi firms will be able to continue claiming under the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) until June.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion, the Westminster Collection has launched a limited-edition range of coins

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is making good progress - more than half of all Islanders have received one dose, and more than a third of all Islanders have had two doses

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

The Government has published the States of Jersey Annual Report and Accounts for 2020

States Employment Board welcomes findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the departure of the previous Chief Executive

The Minister for Health and Social Services has lodged a proposition asking the States Assembly to approve new regulations on the branding of tobacco packaging.

Islanders aged 50 years and over, or those in an at-risk group, awaiting a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered it sooner than originally scheduled.

An event celebrating the extension to Jersey of the Convention of the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) will take place on Friday 28 May.

From today, buses travelling towards the east of the Island can turn right out of Liberation Station, directly to the tunnel.

​Islanders are being encouraged to join staff from the Respiratory Team at the Hospital and take part in a cycle challenge in aid of the British Lung Foundation.

​Twelve students from Grainville School will welcome workers from Health and Community Services for a red-carpet Gala dinner to thank them for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Government owned, inspection centre has been chosen as the preferred option for delivering Periodic Technical Inspections of cars and motorcycles.

Young Islanders were asked to take part in an Eco Challenge to produce creative pieces of work which reflected how they feel about the environment, climate change and biodiversity.

Eligible businesses within specific public-facing sectors can now register to participate in the Community Testing (Lateral Flow Test) programme. This will offer quick, easy, and accessible testing for COVID-19, on a weekly basis.

Higher Education students have until Sunday 23 May to apply for one of 12 paid internship with the Government of Jersey this summer.

A mental health and well-being module is to be embedded into every construction course curriculum on offer at Highlands College following a partnership between the Our Hospital Project’s Design and Delivery Partner and Mind Jersey.

This Friday, we recognise national Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day by celebrating personal and professional diversity within the profession.

An initiative which will help Islanders with their mental health has been set up as part of the Mental Health Improvement Plan.

COVID-19 vaccination appointment dates for all remaining priority groups in Phase 2 of the Programme are now published, with appointments for 30-34 year olds starting this weekend.

The Government has exchanged contracts with Jersey Office Development (1.J) Limited (JOD) to build the new Government office and customer service centre on the site of Cyril Le Marquand House.

A new Learning Disability Nursing Degree course has opened for applications for the first time in Jersey, starting in September.

The Government of Jersey has launched a campaign to recruit more foster carers for teenagers, as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

Jersey is celebrating International Nurses Day 2021 today by showing appreciation and gratitude to the newly qualified nurses who started their careers during the pandemic.

Islanders will have the opportunity to directly ask questions to Ministers at a series of live panel sessions starting from Wednesday 19th May 2021.

A Ministerial Decision has been signed to create a pavement and bus shelter opposite the Mont Fallu junction, on the northbound route towards St Peter’s Village.

Assistant Chief Minister, Deputy Carolyn Labey, will launch the Island Identity project, and ask Islanders: "What does Jersey mean to you?"

Students and employers in Jersey are being asked for their views on the results of the recent review of the apprenticeship funding scheme.

Government issues update on fisheries discussions as the Council of La Manche lifts its ban on Channel Island vessels landing at its ports

The Council of Ministers have agreed several changes to the Safer Travel Policy, which was reintroduced for inbound travellers last month.

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

A statement from the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham

A statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf on the Safer Travel Policy

Jersey’s Mental Health Network is launching a series of videos featuring Islanders discussing their mental health journeys, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 10-Sunday 16 May).

The Government of Jersey has published a draft four-year Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy.

It is preferable for people under the age of 40 with no underlying health conditions to be offered an alternative vaccine where possible once they are eligible.

From Monday 10 May, updated COVID-19 guidance will come into force for schools, colleges and early years settings.

EU nationals resident in Jersey will need to apply for Settled Status to be eligible for Student Finance, and benefit from new rules on home fees.

More than 750 Islanders and health staff have responded to a survey, run by the Our Hospital Project’s Design and Delivery Partner, which will inform the transport and access links to the new hospital.

The findings of an independent review of children’s homes have been published, as well as an updated plan to develop and improve the Children’s Social Care Service in Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has responded to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (C&AG) latest Covid report, focusing on the procurement process and supply chain management.

Representatives from the Government of Jersey have met French fishermen and listened to the concerns that led to today’s protest.

From this September two of Jersey’s elite sports teams will provide a financial boost for students at University College Jersey (UCJ).

The UK Prime Minister has given his full support to Jersey’s management of the French fishermen’s protest.

Islanders aged 35-39-years old will be able to book their appointments from Friday 7 May, with appointments to receive their vaccinations starting from Saturday 8 May.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf has approved further amendments to the COVID-19 gatherings and events guidance.

Island schools have learned more about inclusive communication during Deaf Awareness Week this week (3 – 9 May).

Government of Jersey representatives are due to meet with French Fishermen this morning. It follows 50 boats arriving into Jersey waters off the south coast of the island, in the early hours.

Jersey Library is looking for creative Islanders to help design a garden for the Communicare Library.

A statement by the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, and the Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst on the planned protest by French fishing vessels.

Today is International Day of the Midwife which celebrates all the work midwives and maternity staff have provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and the blood borne viruses team at Health and Community Services aim to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and reduce the stigma that surrounds it.

Government comments on issues faced by fishermen following the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Islanders are being reminded to check what they are throwing away after two potentially dangerous incidents caused explosions at the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).