2016 news

Seasonal workers leaving Jersey for three months or more should complete the online Leavers Form

Visit follows the ratification last month of the Jersey-UAE double taxation agreement, which was signed earlier this year in the UAE by the Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst

A planning application for a £3.5 million extension would see the current award-winning building’s capacity double in size

Ice Skate Jersey will partner with Fort Regent this Christmas to run the ice rink for the fourth consecutive year

Two charities have donated money to brighten up Robin Ward

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

Parents are being reminded to take extra care when buying children's Halloween costumes

Trading Standards and Public Health issue warning about fancy dress eye accesories

Following the necessary law changes, roads and parking will come under the Road Traffic Law from 2017

During the 12 months to September 2016 the All Items Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increased by 2.0%

From 24 October, the Department for Infrastructure will begin to test different repair methods for the sea wall near the Perquage carpark

Feedback to the Department of Infrastructure indicates that its subsidies for E bike purchases are making a difference to Islanders' lives

Potential noise and trafffic impact on residents prompts the Planning Committee to say no to B&Q's request for Sunday opening

Find out the Minister for Social Security's response to the Scrutiny Review of living on a low income

St Aubin's Inner Road from Tyneville Lane to Bellozanne Rd will be resurfaced from 23 October to 4 November. The road will be closed Sundays and evenings

Six Islanders have been recognised for ‘outstanding’ contribution to safeguarding and protecting children and adults

States Assembly to debate hospital proposals by end of 2016

Jersey's Draft Budget 2017 is proposed by Treasury Minister Senator Alan Maclean

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

Pop-up shop offers chance for would-be parents to learn more

The Statistics Unit has published updates to Jersey's population projections and future housing needs report.

The Department of the Environment's Marine Resources section is reminding people planning to fish this weekend's big tides about the new fishing limits now in place

Event aims to raise awareness of network of live-saving defibrillators

A major review is launched asking for public feedback on income and retirement and the Social Security scheme

Lower income households will now receive a new, targeted Christmas Bonus

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

The number of people actively seeking work is increasing

1,430 people were registered as actively seeking work in September 2016

The construction industry is to be asked for its views on whether a developer levy on land development, to help fund community infrastructure and encourage affordable housing, could work in Jersey

Full information and drawings are available for anyone wishing to comment during the consultation period which closes on Friday 21 October

The Social Security Annual Report 2015 has now been published and is available to download

The Social Security department wins the 2016 Public Sector Award category for the fourth year running

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

The latest employment figures have been released by the Statistics Unit

Milk and apple orchards are both on the rise in Jersey’s agricultural sector but potato exports were slightly down, according to 2015 figures

The Jersey Online Directory (JOD) is specific to Jersey and includes links to care providers who can assist families with mental health issues and States of Jersey mental health services

The newly appointed UK Minister whose portfolio includes the Crown Dependencies will visit Jersey next week

More parents on Income Support become employed, supported by Back to Work schemes

50 number plates are up for auction including J004