2016 news

The proposals are consistent with The Future St Helier plans and are an important next step forward in improving pedestrian facilities in the town

The latest employment figures have been released by the States Statistics Unit

Ongoing water sampling by the Department of the Environment and Jersey Water indicates that traces of pesticides are still being found but that the drinking water remains safe

Mental health issues that affect young people will be the subject of a conference organised by Mind Jersey and Victoria College this summer

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

Employers will receive financial support for trainees that are locally-qualified jobseekers with little or no relevant experience in the industry

If legal changes are approved, the roads will come under the Department of Infrastructure

​People are to be asked for their views on a trial closure of Charing Cross from 1 June which is planned as part of the Future St Helier initiative

Planning Committee decisions on rural businesses Jersey’s Planning Applications Committee yesterday considered two applications for new businesses in the countryside

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

The recycling team and Jersey Met are looking for a new home for the soon-to-be decommissioned weather radar dome at La Moye

Complaints against the States of Jersey Police are being investigated by the Police Service of Northern Ireland

Previous grants have included providing financial support for the development of Jersey Heritage sites as self-catering accommodation, helping to bring the Tour de Bretagne to Jersey and supporting an International Chess Tournament

Departmental underspends will fund key priority projects in areas ranging from long term care to sport and fitness

Jersey government's official notices are online

Ground water supplies continue to be within the World Health Organisation-based standard limits, but additional chemicals have been detected in untreated surface water sources

A 2015 eco active Proud of You (for picking up my poo) campaign has won a major national award

During the 12 months to March 2016 the All Items Retail Prices Index (RPI) for Jersey increased by 1.4%

Jersey’s States has approved a new law which updates current controls on animal health to prevent the introduction and spread of animal diseases which have major economic impact or can be transmitted to humans

The Statistics Unit has published the Business Tendency report for March 2016

An amendment to the Employment Law has also be lodged which, if approved, will introduce new employment rights for armed forces reservists

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

Pubs and bars in Jersey could stay open until 1am on 10 and 11 June to mark the Queen's 90th birthday

Kate Nutt, who was responsible for setting up the Government of Jersey's London office, has been appointed Head of Service - External Relations

There was 1,380 people registered as Actively Seeking Work in March 2016.

A section of road in St Peter's Valley will close next Monday and Tuesday (11/12 April) 9 am to 4.30 for road repairs

A reminder that the deadline for submissions to the public inquiry into the Grantez glasshouses application is Friday 8 April

Hospitality employers are being reminded about a paid training initiative to help them recruit and train locally qualified jobseekers

The new larger play area has 13 different features with a new multi-play unit (Toddler zone Sneak and Peak unit) as a centrepiece for group play

Fishermen and their representatives from Belgium France, Ireland, the Netherlands, the UK, as well as the Channel Islands will be attending the meeting.