2023 news

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a multilateral trade partnership amongst eleven countries.

A service which provides support and safeguarding advice to children and families in Jersey has been refreshed and enhanced to offer more information about childcare and holiday clubs to running parenting programmes.

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, has announced plans to roll out school meals to a further three schools from September 2023, and to all primary schools by September 2024.

St Saviour’s School has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The full review report has been shared with the school community, and has been published online today.

A temporary Chief Officer has been appointed for Health and Community Services. The appointment has been agreed by the States Employment Board.

Today, on International Zero Waste Day, the Infrastructure and Environment department is launching a campaign aimed at increasing Islanders’ awareness about waste reduction.

This week, 10 new prison officers are beginning their careers with the States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS).

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Gardiner has confirmed further updates to the Student Finance system, which will come into effect from September 2023.

The Infrastructure, Housing and Environment department has been renamed as Infrastructure and Environment (I&E), to more accurately reflect its responsibilities, remit and duties.

Headteachers and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) from all schools attended a conference at Highlands College on Monday 27 March to learn more about inclusive education in Jersey and the UK.

Statement from the Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore on the resignation of the Chief Executive.

The Government has announced a number of changes to its COVID-19 response as part of the continued de-escalation which aligns the Island’s response more closely with that of other comparable jurisdictions.

The Government of Jersey and States of Guernsey have launched a new Public Health Alliance.

The Ministerial Group who oversee the development of new healthcare facilities in Jersey are looking to appoint an on-Island independent advisor to act as a ‘critical friend’ to the programme.

Islanders are being invited to join a new Health and Community Services Patient and User public engagement panel to help shape the future of the department and offer feedback on its services and standards.

A report, Tracking Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, has been published detailing the movement and behaviour of bluefin tuna in Jersey.

Public Health Intelligence has published the annual Births and Breastfeeding Report which contains the latest statistics for Jersey in 2022.

Islanders and businesses are being asked to join millions of people around the world in switching off their lights and giving an hour back to Earth on Saturday 25 March between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.

Representatives from nature and biodiversity-related organisations in Jersey will be brought together later this year for a Nature Summit convened by the Minister for the Environment.

On Friday 24 March 2023, amendments to laws governing marriage, civil partnerships, civil registration, the minimum age of marriage, marriage locations and the naming of children will come into effect.

Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive and Head of the Public Service, has advised the States Employment Board of her intention to resign from her role.

The next Government Closer to Home event is on Friday 31 March, 9:30-12:30 at Trinity Parish Hall. It is aimed at over 55s so they easily access several community and charity sector partners.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Elaine Millar is announcing a £12 million investment in community pharmacies to be made over the next three to four years.

The Haut du Mont site at Pier Road has been released by States of Jersey Police to Government of Jersey following the completion of evidential collection at the scene.

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have today signed a Digital Trade Agreement, following the launch of negotiations in August 2022.

A survey has been launched to gather views on how Jersey supports people with dementia and their carers, and what we can do as an Island to become more dementia friendly and inclusive.

The Assistant Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Louise Doublet, has announcedadditional financial support measures for the early years sector.

Statistics Jersey has today launched the 2023 Annual Business Survey (ABS).

Caroline Landon, the Chief Officer for HCS and Rose Naylor, the Island's Chief Nurse, have advisedthe Minister for Health and Social Services of their intentions to stand down from their roles on 31 March 2023.

Islanders who would like to get involved in the twentieth year of butterfly monitoring are encouraged to come along to an open day on Saturday 25 March.

Ahead of Child Exploitation Awareness Day on Saturday 18 March, Islanders are being asked to spot the signs of child exploitation and seek support.

St John’s School has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework.

Islanders will once again be able to find out more about the opportunities to study on-Island, in the UK and further afield at the Higher Education Fair.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr, has welcomed the Jersey Homes Trust’s decision to delay their planned rent increases by a month.

An eight-week paid internship programme for Islanders to carry out environmental research in Jersey is now open for applications.

Islanders are encouraged to join a banana themed cycle ride this Saturday, 18 March, for Fairtrade Fortnight and Love to Ride’s ‘Ride into Spring’ challenge.

Before legislation setting out which works to trees will require permission the Government is consulting with Islanders about the details of the proposals.

A meeting was held with residents of Grands Vaux to provide them with an update on progress on Government work since the flood event, listen to their concerns and answer their questions.

Islanders are being reminded of the support and guidance available for those dealing with, or at risk of, homelessness.

Government support for Jersey’s air display is to be reset, with the aim of linking financial contributions and officer support to Government’s longer-term ambitions.

Islanders who would like to get involved in gathering sightings of Jersey’s reptiles and become a trained Wild Volunteer are encouraged to sign up to a free training event on Saturday 18 March.

A report following the review of Rouge Bouillon has been published online today.

The Council of Ministers is committed to tackling issues of gender pay as a matter of urgency.

Co-ordination between the Business Hub Compliance Unit, the States of Jersey Police and the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service led to enforcement action against a number of maleswho were soliciting household repair work.

This No Smoking Day (Wednesday, 8 March) the theme is “stopping smoking protects brain health”.

On Friday 3 March 2023 Jersey’s Royal Court ordered the forfeiture of £777,581 from a Jersey Trust which had been placed there by a Mozambican national who received corrupt payments in the course of his employment.

Jersey Met is forecasting a period of wetter weather, with significant amounts of rainfall over the next 7 days, with the heaviest rainfall expected this evening and overnight.

The Minister for Home Affairs, Deputy Helen Miles, has launched a pilot scheme, which will allow French national day trip visitors arriving on commercial passenger ferries,to enter Jersey using their national ID cards.

Two public consultations have been launched for Islanders to comment on planning guidance for new standards for the size of homes, and for the amount of parking space.

As part of the new Participation Standards, launched during the Chief Minister’s 100 Day Plan, all schools, colleges, nurseries, Government departments and organisations who helped to co-create them will receive packs and information.

The Government of Jersey is demonstrating its commitment to decarbonisation and a net zero future by partnering with marine hydrogen accelerator OceansLab in collaboration with Ports of Jersey.

A Planning Permit has been issued which enables the demolition of derelict buildings at the Overdale Hospital site.

Bel Royal School has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The full report is available online.

The mini-budget put money back into Islanders’ pockets and focused support on those who aremost vulnerable to the rising cost of living.

Piemont ward in Jersey General Hospital has undergone a £1.3 million refurbishment.

Jersey’s first Love to Ride cycling challenge starts today, aiming to get more Islanders cycling and giving them the opportunity to win a brand new e-bike.

Jersey’s sports clubs can expect greater engagement and support to ensure that they are aware of the anti-doping procedures they need to follow.