2013 news

The cost of a paycard rises 3.1 per cent to 73p a unit

New handbook for people taking citizenship test to be used in Jersey from April

Report is published on options for increasing shoppers' spaces at Snow Hill car park

Small changes can help maintain biodiversity which is essential to preserve Jersey's natural plants and wildlife

Local businessman is appointed to chair the new Jersey Tourism shadow board

Marine Resources Panel hears concerns of fishermen

Jersey and Guernsey's Treasury Ministers and Assistant Ministers have held a joint meeting to discuss areas of cooperation in 2013

Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, signs tax agreements with Latvia and Brazil

Vacancies at other primary schools are likely to be filled by local teachers in 2013

Planning Application Panel met to discuss 19 applications

During the 12 months to December 2012 the All Items Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increased by 2.1%

Jersey's only remaining AA call box in Trinity is listed for protection

Tax agreements signed in London with Guernsey and the Isle of Man

More wind information could inform debate on Jersey's energy provision and improve safety at sea

Diabetes Jersey has provided money for two posts at the Diabetes Centre

A new form of bankruptcy is being proposed, which gives more discretionary power to the Viscount to take someone's personal circumstances into account before declaring them bankrupt.

The Business Tendency Survey provides a set of indicators which can be used to monitor economic performance

The December 2012 unemployment figures have been released by the Statistics Unit

Partnership between Jersey Fire & Rescue Service and the States of Jersey Energy Efficiency Service is shortlisted for 2013 Flame Awards

Parents and students invited to find out what the Special Educational Needs service offers

Deadline is extended to allow Islanders to have their say on draft regulations concerning food supplements and nutrition and health claims

New, larger service will help improve liaison with vulnerable children in Jersey

People in their 60th year will be offered a free test to screen them for bowel cancer

The visual census report presents census information on a series of coloured maps of the Island

Figures show a growth in business licenses granted in 2012

Draft law to protect Islanders from racism could come into force next year

Home Affairs Minister responds to Chief Minister's speech on inter-island cooperation

Detailed regulations are lodged as part of the Control of Housing and Work law

Treasury announces plans to develop St James Centre into a base for the Jersey Youth Service

Revised guidance in building law calls for more smoke alarms and sprinklers in new buildings

The Department of the Environment is asking people to give their opinion on the energy plan consultation before 31 January

States of Jersey scientists track fish species to learn more about their habits

Acting Chief Minister pays tribute to former Senator Dick Shenton

More buildings will need fire certificates under new law

Last year was the third wettest year since records began