2019 news

More than 56 islanders have bought electric bikes under a new e-bike scheme since it was launched less than two weeks ago. A further 238 people have applied for grants but haven't bought their bikes yet.

Jersey Customs and Immigration Services (JCIS) have announced that, for the first time in ten years, passport fees will increase.

Organ Donation Week runs between Monday 2 September and Sunday 8 September

Islanders are being warned about the dangers of taking illicit psychoactive drugs, ahead of the Jersey Weekender Festival.

Following the release of the draft planning framework for Southwest St Helier, the Government of Jersey is holding an engagement event for interested members of the public on Monday, 9 September.

Hundreds of islanders were able to recycle their household waste on Bank Holiday Monday thanks to the new opening hours at La Collette.

On Friday, 23 August and Tuesday, 27 August a number of civil service employees took part in industrial action called by the Prospect and Unite unions.

Economic Development Minister responds to criticism of airlines when fog led to travel disruption

Jersey's Average Earnings Index for June 2019 is released

Senator Lyndon Farnham responds to Visit Jersey’s exit survey analysis for January-June 2019

Drugs with an estimated local street value of £300,000 were found in the vehicle

The Assistant Minister for Social Security, Education and Health, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, has responded to calls to add additional degree courses to the island’s Critical Skills list.

Jersey's GCSE results have been released today, with more pupils than ever before achieving the higher grades of 7-9 and A/A* this year.

Advice issued in advance of civil servants' industrial action

Islanders are being reminded to take care if barbecuing this Bank Holiday weekend, whether on the beach, at the park or in the garden.

Pay review update for civil servants

Deputy Judy Martin is appealing to all local businesses and the parishes to share amenities with their neighbours, wherever possible.

The Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and Household Green Waste Reception at La Collette are open this Bank Holiday Monday, 9am to 5pm.

A series of public meetings is planned for September for Islanders to find out more about the proposed Government Plan

The Chief Minister and the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee are asking the States Assembly to agree to appoint Lynn Pamment as Jersey’s new Comptroller and Auditor General.

The Minister for External Relations issues an update on Brexit preparations

Representatives from voluntary and community sector organisations are invited to attend a workshop to find out about how the relationship between the sector and the Government of Jersey has improved over the last 12 months.

Update on Europe-wide HRT shortage

The new e-bike scheme is now open to applications

Islanders are invited to have their say on the revision of legislation which aims to ensure greater health and safety in the preparation, service and distribution of food.

The number of islanders looking into fostering and adoption has risen following a Government of Jersey campaign

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) is reaching out to members of the public for their assistance in assessing levels of risk and planning how to protect Islanders in the future.

Students in Jersey have maintained the high standards achieved last year, with our young people achieving a higher pass rate than those in England

A four-year study has been carried out by Dr Darren Bowring

The House Price Index report for the second quarter of 2019 has been published by Statistics Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has decided to amend its maternity policy to help new mothers continue breastfeeding their babies for a year after birth

Bike shops are being urged to register with a new scheme which will offer islanders grant assistance when they are buying e-bikes

Detailed designs of how Bagatelle Lane will be made safer for pedestrians is set to start, following the signing of a Ministerial Decision by Infrastructure Minister, Deputy Kevin Lewis.

Islanders advised against swimming at Havre des Pas for 24 hours

A nursery project is underway between Natural Environment and the charity Jersey Trees for Life, to help grow a stock of native tree species ready for planting across the island.

Islanders suffering from Diffuse Mesothelioma, a disease related to exposure to asbestos, will be able to apply for a one off lump-sum payment from 1 October 2019.

The Minister for Children and Housing has welcomed the formation of the independent board

The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture issues a statement on an updated licence for Jersey Hemp

A warning has been issued about a strong batch of the drug that has never been seen before in Jersey

The Minister for Treasury and Resources has signed a ministerial decision authorising £500,000 of funding for essential maintenance at the facility

Jersey Library's Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge for 2019 was launched a month ago, but it's not too late for children to join the challenge.

The Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Kevin Lewis, has signed a ministerial decision to add two new cycle routes to the Cycle Tracks (Jersey) Order 2000.

The Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture has praised islanders for their hard work in preparing for the Battle of Flowers parades.

Skills Jersey is issuing advice to young people ahead of A-level results day next week, and GCSE results day later this month.

The Home Affairs Minister, Constable Len Norman, and Assistant Minister, Deputy Gregory Guida have joined the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service for a training day.

A pilot scheme has been launched to give islanders with learning disabilities the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables on a community allotment

Statement from Senator Lyndon Farnham on the sale of the second building in the International Finance Centre

The public are being invited to give their views on the vision and options for the future development of Southwest St Helier.

A new Head of Customs and Immigration has been appointed

Young islanders are being invited to attend a drop-in event tomorrow to give their views on how the Government should tackle the climate emergency.

The States Employment Board has issued a statement regarding firefighters' pensions.

More than 500 people have registered their wishes on the Organ Donor Register since a campaign was launched in May