2016 news

The Chief Minister has contirbuted to a UK inquiry on the Crown Dependencies' post-Brexit relationship with the EU

The 58 Island Indicators will provide reliable information on what is being achieved and what needs attention on issues ranging from affordable housing to environmental protection

The remnant of a flag which was flown over the former Jacob’s Biscuit Factory in Dublin during the 1916 Easter Uprising has been returned

Chief Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey attend series of meetings in Brussels

The results of a community consultation to help shape a shared, long-term vision for Jersey have been released.

This was the first of the formal quarterly meetings between the Crown Dependencies and Minister Walker, who has responsibility for ensuring that the CDs’ interests are understood and taken into account as the UK prepares for to leave the EU

Following a public consultation last year, the Government of Jersey has developed its policy on beneficial ownership

The Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, has signed an agreement for Jersey to exchange tax information as part of the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting programme

The Chief Minister wishes to appoint a Chair of the Commission and three Commissioners. The appointment process is being overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission

Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, makes statement to States Assembly on the Medium Term Financial Plan

Assistant Chief Minister represents Jersey at International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group annual meetings

Brexit, trade and the Commonwealth among the talking points as Jersey attends Labour Party conference in Liverpool

Council of Ministers has accepted all the recommendations in the 2016 Annual Report published by the Fiscal Policy Panel

The summit will explore opportunities for partnership between the four jurisdictions Jersey, Guernsey, La Manche and the Normandy Region

Building on bilateral relations with Estonia, Jersey's Assistant Ministers have been in Tallinn attending the Future of Identity conference and meeting leading members of the digital sector

Information on staying safe on the beach and in Jersey's inshore waters

Ministers will ask for further funding from the MTFP to continue work to reform the public sector

The Prime Minister has written to the Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, to confirm that the UK Government takes its responsibilities towards the Crown Dependencies very seriously

The consultation closes on 5 August 2016 and is designed to find out people’s views on how Jersey will capitalise on digital technology in the future

Island residents have just one more week to take part in the https://shapingourfuture.gov.je/ survey that will help shape a shared future vision for Jersey

Michael O’Higgins has been proposed to chair the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA) and the Guernsey Competition Regulatory Authority (GCRA)

The States Employment Board (SEB) rejects the Complaints Board’s report and recommendations int the complaint made by Mr Alwitry

States Economic Adviser's analysis of the impact of Medium Term Financial Plan on different households

Medium Term Financial Plan Addition 2017-19 aims to keep Jersey successful by planning prudently for the future - funding priority areas and balancing budgets by 2019

The Government of Jersey has become a strategic partner to the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

A report has made 39 recommendations to improve the support and services to children and young people at risk of suicide in Jersey

Deputy Scott Wickenden will help to deliver a strong partnership between government and the digital industry

Senator Gorst says Jersey remains in a strong position financially and economically, and we are well placed to weather the effects of current events

The Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, has released the following statement in relation to the EU referendum result

What Government is doing well in digital services and the areas in which it can improve are the topics of a newly published strategy paper

Politicians from Jersey and France are discussing potential areas of cooperation, ranging from trade to the environment

Jersey is back in the top position with government website auditors

Jersey has been given a top ranking by the organisation that evaluates jurisdictions' vigilance against money laundering and terrorist financing

Landlords and agents cannot avoid the Law by taking rent in advance instead of a deposit, and those who fail to comply with the Law could be fined up to £2,000

eGov review recommendations and observations welcomed

Jersey's Chief Minister writes to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP

The Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board has published a Serious Case Review in respect of a man in his nineties

The Commission is seeking views on its proposed reforms to Jersey’s administrative redress system

The States of Jersey's Director of Financial Services will be leaving his post later this year

This DTA is the most recent in a series of finance-related agreements between Jersey and the UAE

Jersey government's official notices are online

Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, provides an update on Jersey's arrangements for sharing information on the beneficial ownership of companies

An average of 8,000 cybercrimes are reported each month in the UK

The Consumer Council's written submission to the Access to Justice Review will be discussed at a public hearing next week

Breaches of competition regulation could result in the lease for the La Collette Fuel Farm being cancelled by the States

Money that has been untouched for years in 'dormant' bank accounts could be used for charitable purposes if a new law is passed

Representatives from the Channel Islands attend a European Parliamentary hearing in Brussels

Condor Ferries agrees a remediation plan to improve the reliability of their service to the Channel Islands

States of Jersey's Chief Executive makes statement on review of travel expenses policy

Authorities intercept a small boat heading out of French port

Jersey’s political and economic relationship with France will be reinforced by attendance at one of France’s major shows in Paris

Coordinated work between Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man has led to all three jurisdictions joining a European scheme that facilitates fast and secure cross-border transfers in euros

The States Employment Board (SEB) has made a final pay offer to the States of Jersey workforce

The findings show 14% of all Jersey residents living in private households are disabled as defined under the UK Equality Act 2010 definition of disability compared with 16.8% in England

918 applications for permanent registered staff were made in 2015, of which 460 were approved and 458 refused

Jersey and Guernsey's Chief Ministers, have concluded two days of meetings in Brussels