2018 news

Customer and Local Services is celebrating the successful launch of their new customer services hub in La Motte Street.

Representatives from the island’s sports industry have collaborated with Highlands College to design a new sports course

Projects include funding for a Digital Academy as well as modernisation and support for non-ministerial functions.

The financing has been approved for a new academy, where Jersey’s professional digital skills can be developed.

The Access India programme, a scheme that supports businesses in accessing the Indian market, has been opened up to Jersey firms.

The Minister for Children and Housing, Senator Sam Mézec, has today published details of a children's legislation transformation programme.

Review finds JCRA investigation was reasonable

Following a rigorous selection and training process, fourteen Authorised Civil Celebrants will be sworn in at the Royal Court tomorrow, giving them authority to conduct wedding ceremonies at any non-religious licensed venue in Jersey.

In 2018 there have been 159 fly tipping reports to the Environmental Protection department compared to 105 last year.

With 100 days to Brexit, the Government of Jersey are today announcing plans for a series of public events to engage residents and businesses in the preparations that are underway for the UK’s exit from the European Union

Vegetables and herbs grown at La Moye are being used to supply a charity café as part of a number of prison initiatives that are benefitting the community

Statistics Jersey have released a report on long term health conditions and multi morbidity

La Moye prison has been offering one-to-one sessions to help inmates quit smoking as the prison prepares to be smoke free in January

Islanders who wish to quit smoking are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacies for support

A new Director General has been appointed for Health and Community Services

Recycling advice for Christmas wrapping paper

More than half of all motorists are now using the PaybyPhone payment system when they park.

A programme to foster international school links and bring Chinese students to study in the island has begun at Jersey College for Girls.

Skills Jersey has relocated to town in a move that will create a more efficient and joined-up service to children, young people, lifelong learners and employers

The External Relations Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, has signed an asset-sharing agreement to return confiscated assets to Kenya as part of ongoing work to tackle financial crime.

Jersey and Gunersey officials have pledged to work together to share expertise and deliver high-quality services to islanders.

The Education Minister is stepping down as Deputy Chief Minister and resigning as Chair of the States Employment Board to focus solely on Education.

Work to completely remodel St Mary’s Primary School will begin in January. The work will retain the historic parts of the building, while creating a modern learning environment.

A number of roles in Health and Community Services are regraded after an independent report finds they were wrongly uplifted

Legislation designed to protect Jersey’s international interests and to ensure the government is able to respond effectively to the potential impacts of Brexit has been passed.

The Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst, will lead a delegation to Kenya and Rwanda next week to strengthen Jersey’s links with East Africa

Jersey and Guernsey officials will next week [Monday 10 December] formalise plans to work together to deliver high-quality health and care services.

Revised pay offers have been made to a number of pay groups. This follows continuing discussions since announcing the implementation of pay offers for Civil Servants, Teachers, Head Teachers and Uniformed Services.

La Moye prisoners with a background in carpentry will be working on transforming a disused school bus into an additional library for Haute Vallée School.

Officers are working to minimise the impact of the proposed industrial action by civil servants tomorrow (Friday 7 December) from 9am to 11am.

The 2018 report on the Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey has been released today by Statistics Jersey

List of schools impacted by proposed industrial action

It has been agreed to introduce a limited amount of commercial fishing, for a small number of inshore boats for a short period to allow for data to be collected which will assist future stock management.

The department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills has issued a statement ahead of proposed industrial action by some civil servants on Friday, 7 December.

The Chief Minister has given a statement following Dame Margaret Hodge's visit to Jersey

A year-long trial closure of Chasse Brunet to through-traffic will start on Monday 10 December

Les Quennevais Sports Centre has been rated excellent following a two-year assessment by Quest Plus, a leading UK assessor for the sport and leisure industry

The co-founder of a leading programme to inspire young people to become interested in design and engineering is in Jersey this week to teach Le Rocquier School pupils

The government has announced proposals for a new model of health care for Jersey, which is led by clinical professionals, and is supported by a modern, effective, efficient and restructured Health and Community Services department.