2020 news

Statement from the Education Minister, Senator Tracey Vallois

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) now advise that both the Pfizer and Oxford COVID vaccines can be used during pregnancy if agreed when risks are balanced.

Jersey’s Chief Nurse, Rose Naylor, is urging Islanders to continue to access health services this winter and not to delay getting treatment or making an appointment with their GP.

The Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst, has made Commencement Orders that will bring into force, at 11p.m on 31st December 2020

Three Government employees have been awarded MBEs and honoured in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List.

The Minister for External Relations sets out the Council of Ministers recommendation to the States Assembly following agreement on the UK-EU Trade Agreement

Islanders will now receive automated COVID-19 positive test results from midday today (24 December) through SMS text message or email.

Statistics Jersey have today published their latest economic indicators report.

A Statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré has written to Island communities who celebrate on Christmas Eve detailing the restrictions in place alongside STAC advice.

Five days ago, we asked Islanders to avoid gathering indoors, we asked you to work from home unless critical to the running of your business and we closed cafés and other food premises except for takeaway services.

we must take steps now to address the continuing high number of active COVID-19 cases we are seeing – especially with the emergence of a strain which appears to be more transmissible.

​Our current 14 day rate is 933 per 100,000. A large part of this is increased visibility because of our own large scale test and trace system.

Islanders are being given ten top food safety tips this festive season, in anticipation of many people trying to cook Christmas dinner for the first time.

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, will announce further measures to protect Islanders at a press conference at 1100 on Wednesday 23RD December.

Islanders are being reminded of the help and support available for those suffering from domestic abuse, particularly over the festive period.

The Government has today announced the appointment of a new Group Director of Policy sitting in the Department for Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance.

Parents and children can now access a range of festive activities through the Learning At Home website.

Statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Government of Jersey is enhancing its support packages for hospitality, gyms and other businesses which have been affected by further Public Health measures.

Resurfacing of the existing cycle path adjacent to Grouville Common has been completed following a month of work.

As a precautionary measure, and based on scientific advice, we will be classifying all UK arrivals as red.

All nursing and residential home residents who were medically eligible and willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination have now received their first dose.

The Department for Children Young People, Education and Skills has been advised of the following COVID-19 cases in schools and colleges from 18 to 21 December 2020.

The Government is asking Islanders to act as their ‘eyes and ears’ in the community, by looking out for signs that children are experiencing abuse or exploitation.

Following advice from STAC and effective immediately, Islanders are being warned against visiting other households in their homes or gardens unless they are delivering care or medical assistance.

Following the formal registration of further deaths linked to COVID-19, the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf has released the following statement:

Over the past weeks, we have seen an increasing number of new COVID-19 cases emerging, on a daily basis, across our Island community.

It is now two weeks since the Government introduced the hospitality circuit breaker, there is still a significant risk posed by the number of new cases we are seeing on a daily basis.

School and college students in Jersey will have their Christmas break extended to ensure that school leaders and their staff teams have adequate time to plan and prepare for the new school term.

The Government has given £7,000 to the Jersey Employment Trust (JET) to help vulnerable Islanders stay connected over the Christmas period.

The Government Plan 2021-24 has been approved by the States Assembly (with 13 amendments) by 40 votes to 5.

Revenue Jersey is launching new tools to help Prior Year Basis (PYB) prepare for the switch to paying their tax on a Current Year Basis (CYB).

The results of an online survey which asked Islanders for their views about St Brelades’ Bay has been published.

These are figures for Government of Jersey only schools, including Highlands College, for 16 December 2020.

​Today, the Government can confirm that a resident of a care home has regrettably, died from COVID-19.

The Department for Children Young People, Education and Skills has been advised of the following Covid-19 cases in schools and colleges from 16-17 December 2020.

Nearly 300 people have applied to be a part of the Government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at the Queen’s Hall at Fort Regent is ready to begin delivering vaccinations to Islanders.

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

The Department for Children Young People, Education and Skills has been advised of the following Covid-19 cases in schools and colleges from 15-16, December 2020

Islanders who are eligible for the Cold Weather Bonus or Community Cost Bonus now have until 31 January to apply.

The Government of Jersey is urging Islanders to be alert to signs of self-neglect and isolation in their family and friends, and to report any welfare concerns they have.

Health and Community Services (HCS) has suspended visitors across all mental health services and companions from attending ante-natal pregnancy scans.

Latest update on Covid-19 cases in schools

A report by Public Health England’s National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service has been published providing statistics on cancers in the Channel Islands from 2003 to 2016.

Changes to speed limits in St Lawrence are being implemented this week, including the limit on some parish roads being adjusted to 30mph.

The Department of Children, Young People, Education and Skills has released figures on attendance at schools.

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

COVID-19 vaccine delivery update

Organisations who want to apply for funding through the first tranche of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund have until 31 December 2020 to submit an Expression of Interest.

A schools Covid update from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Safeguarding agencies and support services are concerned that the increase in COVID restrictions and changes to household routines over the festive period may result in cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (SUDI).

Young Islanders are being asked to produce creative pieces of work which reflect how they feel about the environment, climate change and biodiversity.

Recruitment begins for the Government of Jersey's Interim Chief Executive Officer

Minister for Education has announced that she intends to extend the 20 hours of funded nursery education, offered to all children aged 3 to 4, to 30 hours from September 2021.

​Statistics Jersey have today published their latest economic indicators report.

Minister for Health and Social Services' Christmas guidance speech

New public health guidance has been published today to safely allow for Islanders to meet with family and friends from different households over the festive period, from the 23 December – 5 January.

The Department for Children Young People, Education and Skills has been advised of the following Covid-19 cases in schools and colleges from 9 – 10 December

The Government and the Safeguarding Partnership Board are today re-launching the “Eyes and Ears” campaign to focus on safeguarding concerns.

A statement from the Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst

A report updating the work of the Sustainable Transport Policy (STP) has been published.

Latest update on cases of Covid-19 in Jersey schools

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech has arrived in Jersey ready for the vaccination programme to begin.

Local GPs have worked with the Government on a new scheme to provide subsidised fixed costs for General Practice visits for up to 12,000 people.

While it will be a different Christmas this year, there will still be some of the usual hazards within our homes; Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, and decorations to name a few.

Health Minister issues reassurance that the healthcare system is equipped to deal with an increase in patients with Covid-19

Today, following a weekend where we saw increases in the positive Covid results, we will be giving an update on our testing and tracing, the delivery and roll out of the vaccine, and new measures for Care Homes.

I remarked last Wednesday that because of the incubation period for COVID-19, we would continue to see cases rise.

Measures announced to keep care home residents safe until vaccine is delivered from next week

The Education Minister has issued a statement to explain that schools are remaining open, but the situation is being monitored closely

Update on Covid-19 cases in schools and colleges from 3 to 7 December

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.

The Government of Jersey is asking for healthcare professionals who are registered, practiced, or retired from health work, to help deliver the COVID-19 vaccine.

All nurseries, schools and colleges will continue to remain open until the end of term as they are not subject of any of the new public health measures and guidance introduced this 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.

Officers from the States of Jersey Police (SoJP) and Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) attended an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Awareness and Becoming Trauma Informed training day yesterday.

Islanders between the age of 50 and 64 can now book to receive their free flu vaccination from their GPs or from pharmacies.

Invitation to health partners for online briefing session on governance proposals

Islanders are being advised about what to do if they are concerned that they have been in contact with a COVID-19 case due to an increase in the numbers of people contacting the helpline.

A Government assessment into the Island’s marine and land environments has won top prize at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Awards for Planning Excellence.

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

Jersey’s public buildings are being independently assessed to determine how suitable they are for people with disabilities to access.

Chief Minister announces significant Island-wide measures to stop the spread of COVID-19

Health Minister outlines latest Covid measures

Ministers agree a set of strict new measures to combat the spread of COVID-19

The Law Officers’ Department has been awarded Lexcel accreditation for ‘excellence in practice management and client care’ for the second year running.

Islanders who are at higher risk of COVID-19 are being advised to take extra measures to protect themselves against the virus.

The Jersey General Hospital will close to all visitors from 5pm today (Wednesday 2 December).

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Today, on World AIDS Day, Health and Community Services is urging Islanders to “#RockTheRibbon” and celebrate the fact that we are winning the fight against HIV.