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News - 25 June 2021
Islanders are being reminded that their Social Security contributions will return to the pre-pandemic 6% in July.
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News - 02 September 2021
A proposition has been lodged to allow the Minister for Social Security to increase the minimum wage in Jersey in January 2022
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News - 06 April 2021
The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin has launched a public consultation to amend the Discrimination Law to include a ban on landlords from discriminating against tenants with children.
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News - 22 December 2021
Today, the Minister for Social Security has published a review of Jersey’s incapacity benefit system.
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News - 30 June 2021
Revenue Jersey is reminding employers to prepare for changes to the way they submit their returns of employees’ tax deductions, taxable benefits, contributions and manpower.
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News - 16 April 2021
The Minister for Social Security has launched a consultation looking at the way the process for setting and uprating the Island’s minimum wage is carried out. The consultation is being published as part of the 2021 Government Plan.
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News - 02 December 2021
A new online application form is now available for eligible businesses, including self-employed people, affected by the pandemic who want to defer Social Security contributions and/or GST.
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News - 16 February 2021
This week, the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin has signed a Ministerial Decision to issue the Government’s annual disability report.
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News - 24 September 2021
The Government is launching an Autumn Employer Incentive which will work alongside the current Back to Work initiatives.
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News - 27 May 2021
Islanders and guests will celebrate a public commitment to reducing discrimination against women and girls.
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News - 17 May 2021
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.
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News - 22 March 2021
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.
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News - 24 August 2021
The Government has launched a Disability Survey as part of its Disability Strategy, to improve attitudes across the Island and help provide better opportunities for those with a disability.
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News - 09 July 2021
Islanders are being encouraged to register their interest to be a part of the Disability Strategy working groups.
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News - 18 June 2021
Two new Closer to Home events will take place at the end of June and will deliver activities and services to Islanders at the Library.
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News - 08 February 2021
Islanders aged 65-69 will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments from Wednesday 10 February.
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News - 24 February 2021
Islanders aged 60-64 will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments from tomorrow, Thursday, 25 February, as part of the next eligible group outlined by the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JVCI).
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News - 08 April 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is moving into Phase 2 of the roll out to Islanders.
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News - 16 December 2021
A new dental scheme has been launched for children who live in a household receiving Income Support.
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News - 12 January 2021
Over 200 Islanders have joined the COVID-19 vaccination programme as volunteers to work as part of the support team.
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News - 04 January 2021
From Wednesday 6 January, Islanders aged 80 and over can book to receive their free COVID-19 vaccination as part of Tier 2 of the Government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.
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News - 01 June 2021
The Chief Minister has made the following statement on the death of Connétable Len Norman, Minister for Home Affairs.
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News - 26 January 2021
Islanders can now call the Coronavirus Helpline for free following an agreement with JT.
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News - 24 December 2021
The Chief Minister has presented a new Legal Aid Scheme to the States Assembly with a proposed commencement date of 1st April 2022.
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News - 22 December 2021
Jersey's Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) is being reintroduced, and the Fixed Cost Support Scheme (FCSS) is being extended
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News - 03 November 2021
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.
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News - 02 November 2021
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:
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News - 27 January 2021
Adults who are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from COVID-19, will receive a letter from Government inviting them to book their COVID-19 vaccine.
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News - 31 August 2021
The Government of Jersey has published the Mid-Year Review 2021
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News - 21 January 2021
Speech made by the Minister for Economic Development at a COVID-19 press conference.
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News - 18 January 2021
Islanders aged 75-79 will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments from Monday, 25 January as part of the next eligible group as outlined by the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) vaccination schedule.
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News - 21 May 2021
Ministers have announced details of the Children’s Safer Travel Policy and the COVID Status Certification
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News - 15 January 2021
Faith leaders in Jersey are encouraging and reminding Islanders who are aged 80 and over to book their free COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
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News - 05 March 2021
A speech by the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham
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News - 22 October 2021
Following the system flaw that was identified with Jersey's Digital COVID Status Certification (CSC) platform on Wednesday, 20 October, the Government would like to provide the below update.
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News - 20 May 2021
The Government has published the States of Jersey Annual Report and Accounts for 2020
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News - 09 June 2021
Islanders who have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will start to receive their COVID Status Certification in the post from today, Wednesday 9 June.
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News - 23 June 2021
The establishment of an organisation which will improve Jersey’s cyber security has taken a significant step forward.
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News - 14 May 2021
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.
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News - 17 February 2021
From today, children (under 18) can take part in any outdoor sport or exercise so long as the number of participants does not exceed 35.
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News - 12 March 2021
Ministers have agreed additional guidance to support Stage 4 of the COVID-19 Reconnection plan which are effective from Monday, 15 March.
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News - 10 March 2021
The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey has published his response to the Jersey Homelessness Strategy.
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News - 04 January 2021
Chief Minister issues statement in response to the UK Prime Minister's announcement
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News - 28 June 2021
Lateral flow testing is now open for a greater number of businesses who can sign up to be part of the Community Testing programme.
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News - 06 May 2021
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.
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News - 17 December 2021
From today, Islanders can access their COVID Status Certificates digitally.
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News - 07 January 2021
Ministers agree staged process for reconnecting the Island
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News - 15 January 2021
Four local candidates have been appointed to sector leadership positions in the newly-formed Economy Department within the Government of Jersey.
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News - 02 November 2021
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.
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News - 21 October 2021
The Chief Minister gives an update on the the COVID-19 winter strategy