2012 news

Work on a major refurbishment of La Collette Marina in St Helier has progressed well and the project is due for completion within the next few days.

Islanders are being reminded that, from 2 April, they will have to start paying again to use seasonal public car parks.

The Fire and Rescue Service is looking to recruit new volunteers to help in its liaison and support work with the local community.

The 2012 boat show will raise money for the Prince's Trust charity.

Payment for seasonal car parks begins on Monday 2 April.

The Council of Ministers has agreed the details of a Historic Abuse Redress Scheme for those who were in the States of Jersey’s full time residential care between 9 May 1945 and 31 December 1994.

Transport and Technical Services is reviewing the taxi service in Jersey and is keen to find out what people think about the current service and what improvements they'd like to see.

Friday 31 March the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will once again be celebrating Earth Hour.

A new body is set up to promote Jersey as a centre of digital excellence.

Labour market report for December 2011 has been published.

4 of the top international yacht manufacturers will be attending Jersey’s largest free maritime event this year.

New vehicle carries life saving messages about breast and cervical screening.

Householders are being urged to act now to prevent gulls from settling on their rooftops this nesting season.

The Swiss Ambassador to the UK will have a number of engagements whilst in Jersey.

Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines will be accompanied by PwC Young Musician of the Year finalists.

There were 1,820 people registered as unemployed in Jersey in February 2012.

Planning guidance which will help building designers to lessen the risk and impact of crime at new developments has been adopted following public consultation.

Passengers exceeding cigarette allowances and not declaring excess.

Virus affects cattle, sheep and goats.

New venture sells nights at backpacker hostels in London.

Online model will allow people to see proposed developments within surroundings.

Islanders urged to keep their eyes open for toads.

The Statistics Unit has released a new report that provides a set of indicators to measure how affordable it is for working households to buy housing in the Island.

The Jersey Butterfly Monitoring Scheme is to hold its annual one-day training event for potential volunteers.

Statement from the Chief Minister in response to Comptroller and Auditor General's reports.

Jersey's youngest children are to benefit from the Language for Life Scheme.

Open day will cover the treatment and management of tinnitus.

Working Royal Navy warship will be open to members of the public.

Authorities ask Islanders to be aware of the dangers of substances bought over the internet.

Statement from the Economic Development Minister.

Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, is to visit the UAE and Qatar and sign a double taxation agreement.

States approve new measure to help pensioners during periods of cold weather.

National no smoking day marks the end of smoking in grounds and buildings belonging to Health and Social Services.

States owned land is the subject of a new planning guidance consultation.

Food standards agencies in the UK issue new guidance which is adopted by Jersey.

Appeal for space in the town centre to run a 2 week recruitment campaign.

Census information on transport is now available.

Appeal for central location as team try to attract new foster carers and prospective adoptive parents.

Businesses encouraged to take part in Undergraduate Internship Scheme.

20th annual fair takes place on Thursday 15 March.

Retail sales figures released for quarter 4 2011.

The exhibition is being staged in the meet and greet area of the arrivals terminal, adjacent to the World News Café until Friday 30 March 2012.

Third annual presentation evening held for current and previous trainees.

The Chief Minister's Department has issued a statement on the 2012 / 2013 public sector pay review.

Tax Office achieves 99.6% collection rate in 2011.

Way funding is allocated will remain the same despite changes in UK.