2013 news

Two initiatives to encourage rural and marine enterprise business and to enhance Jersey’s environment are now open for new applications

Building a Safer Society (BaSS) 2012 annual report shows improvements

Journey times could be reduced for eastbound traffic by avoiding the Tunnel after 9.30am

Research begins into Islanders' use of social media and concern over cyber-bullying.

A new leaflet will provide advice on what to do if the emergency siren is sounded at La Collette

Care Inspectorate confirms significant improvement in Island's care facilities

There were 1,810 people registered as Actively Seeking Work in Jersey in September 2013

Awards re-introduced to encourage community spirit

The Minister is expected to make his views on the consultation findings public in early November

The Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, has signed an agreement with the UK Government on automatic exchange of tax information

Deputy John Le Fondré attended the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly conference in London this week

The annual conference was set up following the introduction of Jersey’s Cultural Strategy

The new plans have been developed following a consultation in July

A new system will differentiate between minor and major schemes and help speed up the planning process

Drivers encouraged to use alternative one-way system on South Hill during peak times

What do you think about proposals to extend smoke-free areas in Jersey? Have your say on a public consultation that will shape Jersey’s future tobacco strategy

During the 12 months to September 2013 the All Item Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increase by 1.2%

The Planning Applications Panel approves the demolition of the Beach Hotel in Gorey and turns down two green zone applications

Australian university invites Jersey's Chief Probation Officer to join board of forum

Extra States funding to support the five-year strategy has been announced in the Budget Statement 2014

If you have an electric blanket you can get a free safety test at the Western Fire Station, St Brelade

Adult component of support reduced for people who leave a job without good reason

Teachers, students, parents and businesses challenged to 'Think Differently'

The extension to the top floor will bring the total number of spaces up to 673

Students can now sign up for a new event to be held at the beginning of next month by Careers Jersey, which will showcase higher education opportunities outside the UK

Cider orchards and the value of Jersey Dairy milk products go up, but agricultural exports and Jersey Royals go down

Energy efficiency measures carried out by the Community Buildings Programme benefit 21 Jersey organisations

Transport and Technical Services are putting in traffic management arrangements to ease congestion in the tunnel at peak times

The latest Business Tendency Survey report has been published.

Budget statement announces plans to extend a number of Jersey primary schools rather than build a new town school to meet demand for spaces

Building bye-law changes aim to reduce accidents and reduce water wastage in new homes

Tax cuts and investment in infrastructure proposed

A project to replace the linkspan drawbridge at Elizabeth Harbour will run from early November 2013 to February 2014

Jersey's incinerator bottom ash could soon be exported for treatment

Proposed investment of £297 million in future hospital facilities for Jersey

The Treasury and Resources Minister, Senator Philip Ozouf, will attend a meeting of international finance ministers at the IMF Headquarters in Washington

First student nurses study in the Pre-Registration Nursing Programme in Jersey

STAART programme encourages teens to think about alcohol risks

The parking study recommends building a new car park in the north of town

TTS say new contract will reduce waste and deliver better service for the construction industry

Jersey’s labour market report is published every six months and covers key aspects of both public and private sector total employment

Recycling team collects 16 tonnes of household electrical items in four hours

Jersey's Fire Service is extending its engagement in the community to promote fire safety in the home