2016 news

Report from independent economic advisers is broadly supportive of Government of Jersey's fiscal measures

The Home Affairs Minister proposes replacing the current Prison Board of Visitors with an Independent Prison Monitoring Board

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

Pensions will receive an increase in their weekly pension payments to reflect the cost of living

Average earnings in Jersey increased by 2.1% between June 2015 and June 2016

The Department of the Environment has been monitoring this invasive species since it was first reported

The road from Mont Cambrai to La Ruelle in St Lawrence will be reopened from 6pm today

Data released today shows the proportion of higher grades locally - those at A* and A - is up on last year from 28% to 29.5%

Social Security Minister Susie Pinel responds to key findings and recommendations from Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel's review of zero hour contracts

DfI hope to reschedule the visit but this will depend on the availability of the machine and whether there are still quantities of seaweed about

Social Security has launched a new digital form to make the lives of its customers easier.

Honorary forces with support from the States of Jersey Police patrolled two badly affected sites: Noirmont in St Brelade and La Mielle de Morville in St Ouen

Islanders are being strongly advised not to move fish from pond to pond and to make sure nets / equipment are adequately cleaned, disinfected and dried before their use elsewhere

The work must be undertaken under full road closure for safety reasons. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Traffic diversions (including buses) will be via Havre des Pas or Don Road

House price figures for the second quarter of 2016 released by the Statistics Unit

This year a total of 485 Jersey pupils were entered for 1,348 examinations

Careers Jersey is open from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm throughout the summer holiday period to assist students looking for alternative courses and universities

The Asian Hornet is a highly aggressive predator of native insects and poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators

Find out more about plans for a wind farm off the French coast and give your views

The Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) seized controlled drugs with a street value of £2.6 million from August 2015 to July 2016

Following a decision by the States Assembly earlier this year, a scheme has been proposed for concessionary bus passes to help people with disabilities

The Statistics Unit has released its annual compendium of statistics “Jersey in Figures” in an online format

Senator Andrew Green, Deputy Kristina Moore and Senator Paul Routier will spend a day living with either sight impairment, aphasia or using a wheelchair to highlight the difficulties faced by people with a disability

Reminder of possible health risks that may accompany soaring temperatures

The Minister for the Environment has dismissed an appeal against the redevelopment of La Collette flats

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

Levels of the pesticide Oxadixyl in Jersey waters are currently stable and Jersey Water has not had to use a recent temporary ‘dispensation’ or exemption granted by the Minister for the Environment

1,330 people registered as actively seeking work in July 2016

300 people have applied for grants to help with the cost of buying an electric bike

App uses location data to work out which department or parish is responsible for solving an issue

Seaweed that has built up on the beach in St Aubin’s Bay will be moved

Ministers met Blue Islands and Flybe yesterday to discuss customer concerns. The airlines have committed to take action to reduce disruption, and improve customer communication and the EDTSC Minister will meet the airlines monthly to monitor progress

The Minister for the Environment has published a summary of recent consultation responses to possible planning changes

Funds allocated to health and social care can build on investment in redesigned services