2013 news

A delegation of politicians from Lower Normandy will visit Jersey to sign a letter of intent with the Chief Minister that will set out a framework for further regional cooperation

Jersey in Figures presents key economic and social information about the Island within one booklet

The Environment Minister responds to environmentalists' concerns about the discharge of a chemical linked to seabird deaths

Chief Minister continues programme of engagement with Middle East

Jersey Met get the OK to erect wind monitoring equipment on the Island's offshore reefs

Ministerial delegation seeks to strengthen ties with the US.

Work to upgrade facilities at Clinique Pinel in St Saviour will start soon

French Ambassador, His Excellency M. Bernard Emié, will meet senior politicians and visit heritage sites this week

Housing Department to build 35 new flats for rent at Belle Vue in St Brelade

During the 12 months to March 2013 the All Item Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increased by 1.4%

Registerd unemployment figures for March 2013 have been released by the Statistics Unit

Jersey’s bowel screening service has reached the first 100 Islanders as those in their 60th birthday year are offered the free test

New migrants will have to pay for registration cards before they can apply for a job in the island

Minister for Planning and Environment arranges a presentation at the Town Hall on cars that run on compressed air

A second load of asbestos sheets is found dumped in Waterworks Valley

Six vehicles found to have corroded bodywork at a St Peter road check

Parents are reminded about the importance of childhood vaccines as part of European Immunization Week which runs from 22 to 27 April

Additional bus services introduced for peak summer months

Pupils will learn about a university-standard nursing degree that they will be able to study in Jersey

Islanders are asked to be vigilant about hand hygiene following rise in norovirus cases

St Peter pupil Joshua Bond's design is chosen as the official flag for the Barclays Jersey Boat Show

Wooden-clad road barriers used on Le Mont les Vaux to blend in with rural setting

Islanders have one week left to tell the Planning Minister what they think of the appeals process

Emergency Planning Officer works with businesses to update La Collette evacuation arrangements

Tranpost and Technical services offering a range of engineering roles

Jersey signs its eighth Double Taxation Agreement

Minister says Customs and Immigration performs at a high standard to protect Jersey from illegal immigration, smuggling of prohibited goods and evasion of duties

Professor Christine Whitehead OBE says proposals to reform States housing should lead to a robust social housing regime

Treasury Minister publishes report to States Assembly updating members on capital and infrastructure spending in 2013

Chief Minister makes statement to States Assembly updating members on progress with strategic priorities

Employment scheme combines mentoring and work placements to improve employability

The latest Business Tendency Survey report has been published.

Housing Minister thanks Scrutiny for its review of his proposals for housing reform

Senator Gorst hopes to strengthen exisiting political and commercial links during his visit to the region

Lane closures on Esplande and Gloucester Street while surveys are carried out before major resurfacing work starts in May

Durrell at the University of Kent and Department of the Environment offer a science graduate the chance to study Jersey's slow-worms and grass snakes for three years

Careful spending in 2012 has delivered underspends which will allow essential priorities to be funded

Suitably qualified local companies are being asked to tender to recycle construction waste at La Collette

There are only four weeks left for you to give your views on housing conditions and how they can affect people’s physical health and social and mental wellbeing