2020 news

Islanders are being asked for their views on changes to the way business can be conducted electronically.

The Economic Council has published a report on Jersey's economic prosperity.

The Government of Jersey has updated business support packages to provide further assistance to businesses, following the introduction of new Public Health measures last week.

Following a consultation with key stakeholders earlier this year, the Government of Jersey has pledged to introduce a phased, proportionate approach to the regulation of private pensions provided by local financial services businesses.

The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Senator Lyndon Farnham, has announced an additional £1.1 million of grant funding to the Jersey Heritage Trust

An Island-wide government cyber security risk assessment will launch next week, aimed at providing insight into the current cyber security maturity of businesses on the Island.

Local businesses are being encouraged to undertake a business health check amidst the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government’s ambition for Islanders’ physical wellbeing over the next decade has been announced in a report published today.

The Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities (CICRA) will de-merge from 1 July 2020.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy John Young, has signed a ministerial decision to protect Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) stocks in Jersey water.

Statement from the Minister for Economic Development

The Deputy Chair of the States Employment Board, Connétable Richard Buchanan, has today signed a Vision Statement in support of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.

“Officials are working to ascertain the number of Islanders employed directly by Flybe as pilots, attendants and ground handling staff...

The Mininster for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture has released a statement following the announcement that Flybe has entered administration.

This week loved-up couples and secret admirers can take advantage of extended opening hours at the Central Market and Fish Market to pick up a last-minute Valentine's Day.

As part of this year's Liberation Day celebrations, Islanders with memories of the Occupation or Liberation Day are being invited to share their experiences with schoolchildren.

Plans to create a skate park at Les Quennevais Sports Centre have the support of Islanders who responded to a Government consultation, the results of which have been published today (Wednesday, 22 January).

Minister responds to the latest Retail Prices Index report