2018 news

Tonight's anticipated snow has led to the cancellation of both tomorrow's outpatient appointments at Westmount / Overdale and PTS transportation to day care centres.

The schools will close and disruption to roads and services is expected

The Access to Justice Advisory Panel, Chaired by Senator Paul Routier MBE, held a number of public hearings during 2016 and 2017 to take evidence on how the legal aid scheme could be improved

The HMCI report concluded that it was a "good report on a good prison" and described La Moye as a 'safe prison with low levels of violence' with professional officers who were respected by prisoners

A temporary amendment to the licensing law would allow pubs and bars to continue serving customers for an extra two hours on 18 and 19 May 2018

The Cancer Projections report for 2017 to 2037 has been published

New study on Jersey’s grass snakes numbers being higher, but still at high risk of extinction

Trackers recruits second intake for the hospitality industry

Phase 2 of the Gunsite flood alleviation project started today, Monday 5 March

A wide range of leading national experts on sport and physical activity from across the British Isles will speak at a conference on Thursday 1 March

The States of Jersey Statistics Unit has become Statistics Jersey, following approval and registration of the Statistics and Census (Jersey) Law 2018

A new pedestrian and cycle path from Bellozanne and Fern Valley is planned by the Department for Infrastructure

The House Price Index report for the fourth quarter of 2017 has been published by the Statistics Unit.

Planning approval has been given for the new sewage treatment plant

Productivity, Brexit and restructuring the public sector are some of the topics the Chief Executive covered in his speech to the Chamber of Commerce today

The Chief Executive of the States, Charlie Parker, addressed members of Jersey's Chamber of Commerce at lunchtime today

Jersey oysters, lobsters, Jersey Royals and dairy products will be on prominent display at a major agricultural show in Paris this weekend

The Chief Minister has given the Chief Executive oversight of Children's Services to speed up the pace of change

Online surveys have been developed available for children aged from three to eighteen years old.

The new Laws will enable data to continue moving freely between Jersey and the European Union

28 new homes will be built on the site of an old nursing home at La Pouquelaye

The Privy Council’s decision marks a further step towards the recovery by the Jersey authorities of hundreds of millions of dollars stolen from the Nigerian public purse.

The feedback has informed changes to the final framework and content, and marks the end of nearly two years of public consultation to involve Islanders in shaping the vision

An area at La Collette is available to rent on a nine year term

The means-tested scheme for higher education funding now includes a higher maintenance grant for living expenses

The EU has agreed tighter controls on commercial fishermen, including a reduction in by-catch and further restrictions on the limited fisheries that can target bass

Feedback from the consultation will shape the content of the proposed charter for homecare standards

The Statistics Unit has published the results of the Business Tendency Survey for December 2017

The Chief Minister announced that the government would be leading the way as a good employer by adopting the Caritas Living Wage.

An Islandwide consultation, which will run from 8 February to 22 April 2018, invites Islanders to have their say about the future of the former children's home

The States’ of Jersey and Guernsey have identified Manche Iles-Express as the preferred bidder to provide an enhanced inter-island passenger-only ferry service

Jersey’s Superintendent Registrar, Claire Follain, said that her Office has received a number of calls since the new law was debated in the States last week.

Deputy Moore said: “It is of great concern, and #itsnotok, that 186 sexual offences were reported in Jersey last year and that the States of Jersey police are certain that this type of crime is still under-reported."

Islanders are encouraged to put forward schemes that may qualify for a grant to help improve Jersey’s environment. The Countryside Enhancement Scheme is part of Jersey’s Rural Economy Strategy

An Acting Information Commissioner is appointed

Draft Regulations lodged to improve family friend employment rights, which would include an increase to maternity, adoption and parental leave

A road safety workshop is being held by the Department for Infrastructure to share knowledge with other road authorities

Economic Development Minister signs five-year deal to host Super League Triathlon

Refurbishment project for former nursing home is completed

Local candidates take top jobs in two secondary schools

The third Wild About Jersey event for Islanders to learn about and celebrate Jersey’s outstanding natural environment takes place at Fort Regent Friday 23 to Saturday 24 February

There were more than 150 reports of fly tipping last year according to figures issued by the States