2012 news

The fire service have extinguished a fire at Grainville football pitch, where a van and a car had burst into flames.

Jersey's attendance at the annual Red Ensign Conference has yielded some positive results for the Island's shipping register.

Public views sought by the Employment Forum on changes to the minimum wage and trainee rate

The Minister for Planning and Environment, Deputy Rob Duhamel, has approved new planning guidance that will further support Island Plan policy to protect land and buildings that provide employment.

Jersey hosts British-Irish Council sectoral group meeting on the misuse of drugs

The Minister for Planning and Environment, Deputy Rob Duhamel, has issued new draft planning guidance on the use of 3D models.

New planning guidance has been approved for any future development at Rouge Bouillon

The appointment of a new principal for Highlands College has been put on hold so that a review can take place into ways of enhancing options for students there and at Hautlieu.

There is 1 week left to respond to the Housing Minister’s White Paper, Achieving Decent Homes

Representations are being invited for the Plemont public inquiry.

Housing Minister publishes responses to public consultation on tenancy agreements

Economic Development representatives are attending Innovate Israel 2012 in London.

Workwise volunteers have been helping Jersey Trees for Life to restore a piece of Jersey countryside as part of the charity’s 75th anniversary celebrations.

A revised savings package has been agreed for Education, Sport and Culture.

Islanders offered lung tests at the Hospital to mark World Spirometry Day

Jersey Fire and Rescue ask Islanders to take care during the dry summer months.

Transport and Technical Services Department audits have highlighted a number of problem areas where dangerous or potentially polluting waste is being thrown away with general waste.

There were 1,720 people registered as unemployed in May 2012

Another chance to discuss the future of Health and Social Services at a public meeting next week.

A conference designed to share best practice is arranged for school pupils.

Statement from the Minister for Social Security for customers who bank with NatWest.

The Chief Minister and Assistant Chief Minister discussed youth employment and marine energy at the 18th British-Irish Council summit meeting.

Islanders have 4 weeks left to have their say on consultation on proposed major changes to health and social care.

Fire crew congratulate staff on their emergency procedures.

The Chief Minister has issued a statement about aggressive tax planning following recent publicity

Nearly 60% of respondents so far have been men.

A public meeting is being held at the Town Hall on Wednesday 20 June at 7pm to discuss improvements to the public election process.

Jersey Fire and Rescue conducts a 2-hour search for a missing dog believed to have fallen down a cliff.

Departments make savings by changing the way they work.

Jersey’s Assistant Chief Ministers attend events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the conclusion of the Falklands conflict

The Statistics Unit has sent out a reminder to all households who have not yet returned their Jersey Annual Social Survey (JASS) questionnaire.

Jersey's resident population at the end of 2011 was estimated as 98,000.

The Treasury Minister presents the audited 2011 accounts for the States of Jersey.

A new fish tagging scheme has been introduced by the Department of Environment in collaboration with the Jersey recreational angling community

The results of a 2-year blood sampling and testing programme have confirmed that, with effect from 13 June, Jersey is officially free of Bluetongue.

Jersey Fire and Rescue issues domestic appliance warning after fire in high-rise building.

Retail sales figures released for quarter 1 2012.

A man has died and a woman is seriously injured after falling from a path in St Aubin.

Funding from the Treasury means more community care for Islanders.

Draft planning guidance which aims to reduce construction waste has been issued for consultation.

2011 was one of the safest years on record for the Fire and Rescue Service - the total number of incidents responded to was 22.5% lower than in 2010.

A questionnaire has been launched asking the public for their views on how the public election process could be improved.

A grant is approved to help Community Savings Ltd expand across the Island.

Women asked to remind their friends of the importance of having a smear test ahead of Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

Islanders are being asked for their views on new fees being proposed to meet the cost of administrating immigration controls.

First public meeting gives Islanders the opportunity to comment on proposed reforms for Jersey's health service.

Industrial action by Unite members of Connex has been cancelled.

Nearly 1,000 pensioner households have now received their first Cold Weather Bonus to help with the cost of heating during the winter months.

Transport and Technical Services (TTS) in association with Jersey Airport has arranged for a shuttle coach service to operate to and from the Airport on Friday 8 June when the buses are not operating due to industrial action.

The recently adopted guidance is intended to help reduce pollution risks from new developments.

Transport and Technical Services is offering advice to the public who will be affected by the Connex bus strike on Friday 8 June

Plans are underway for Jersey Youth Service to launch a new internet radio station this summer; it will be staffed by local under-18s and supported by JT.