2021 news

The Government of Jersey has published the Mid-Year Review 2021

The UK Minister of State for Trade Policy, the Rt Hon Greg Hands MP, is visiting Jersey tomorrow to learn more about the Island’s various industries

The Chief Veterinary Officer, Alistair Breed, has reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) the finding of a case of infection in a pet dog with the virus that causes Covid-19.

Islanders who received one of their two vaccines outside of Jersey can apply for a Covid Status Certificate showing both doses.

Statistics Jersey have today published the Index of Average Earnings report for June 2021.

The latest Covid-19 vaccination statistics as at Sunday 22 August, show that 32% of Islanders aged 16 and 17 have received a first dose.

Jersey Library is encouraging all the Island's primary school children to join the Summer Reading Challenge as it reaches the halfway point.

Households in Jersey are being selected at random to take part in a one-off Health, Activity and Wellbeing Survey run by the Public Health Department.

Jersey’s public health function is being strengthened to better coordinate work to improve health outcomes across the Island.

On Thursday 26 August, Jersey will enter Stage 7 of the Reconnection Roadmap where the remaining Covid restrictions will be lifted.

Jersey’s Competent Authority Ministers (CAM) have issued new and updated guidance to allow for a safe return to educational settings this September and to limit the transmission of COVID-19.

​The Government has launched a Disability Survey as part of its Disability Strategy, to improve attitudes across the Island and help provide better opportunities for those with a disability.

​Health and Community Services (HCS) has been shortlisted for a Student Nursing Times Award for the student nurse experience in Jersey.

Islanders are being invited to share their views on a new draft strategy

The latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics as at Sunday 15 August, show 25% of 16 and 17 year olds have had their first dose since becoming eligible on 5 August.

The house price report for the second quarter 2021 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Health and Community Services publish their Quality and Performance Report for June 2021

Islanders have just two weeks left to file their tax returns online.

In line with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), a select group of young people aged 12-15 years old are now eligible and can book to receive their first dose of the Pfizer/Biontech COVID-19 vaccine.

Islanders who have applied, will now start receiving their interim QR code certificates for vaccination status recognition in France.

There is a delay for people expecting to receive their QR code certificates for entry to venues in France.

Jersey’s Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) has published its updated forecast for the Jersey economy.

Views are being sought on proposed changes to the circumstances in which a formal document is required when inviting investment in a Jersey company.

The Maternity Unit at the General Hospital will undergo refurbishment from Monday 16 August, to include the Special Care Baby Unit and the provision of ensuite facilities on Delivery suite.

The swimming pools at Les Quennevais Sports Centre will be closed from Tuesday 24 August for one week.

The latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics as at Sunday 8 August, show that 86% of Islanders aged 18 and over have had at least one dose, and 80% are fully vaccinated.

Jersey students have continued to achieve a high percentage of passes in their GCSEs, with 86.0% of GCSEs were graded at 4-9 (C and above), and 36.0% at the highest grades: 7-9 (A/A*)

The Deputy Chief Minister talks about easing restrictions as we move to Stage 7 of the Reconnection roadmap on 26 August.

Senator Ian Gorst updates Islanders on the plans for anyone travelling from Jersey to France

Covid-19 restrictions eased as Stage 7 reconnection is announced

This week is the last chance for Islanders, aged 16 and over, to rock up to the mobile vaccine clinics.

The Energy Trends report for 2020 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Jersey’s A-Level students have once again outperformed students in England, achieving higher success rates at the highest grades.

Industries which have traditionally relied on migrant workers are being given temporary support to help ease their staffing pressures.

Islanders are being asked to share their views online to help form the new Tree Strategy.

Jersey's census response rate estimated at 99.3%

Two men have been charged with importing Class A drugs into Jersey.

As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, the Library has launched its takeaway service where children don’t have to go to the Library.

Jersey Midwives and the Alcohol Pathway Team are offering support and education on alcohol and pregancny

​The British & Irish Lions will return to Jersey on Monday, 9 August, following tomorrow's final fixture against the Springboks in Cape Town.

A planning application has been submitted to transform the former Les Quennevais School into a temporary health facility while Jersey’s new hospital is constructed at Overdale.

As at Sunday 1 August, 85% of all adult Islanders aged over 18-years old had received one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Additionally, 79% of all adult Islanders are fully vaccinated.

Jersey follows JCVI advice on Covid vaccinations for 16-17 year olds

The Home Birth Service in HCS is seeing a big increase in the number of babies being born at home.

Business support schemes are being extended and garden restrictions relaxed

The Government of Jersey will introduce an interim solution for Islanders who are travelling to France in August and require a ‘Pass Sanitaire’ to enter certain venues.

A survey asking for feedback on plans for sports and wellbeing facilities across the Island saw more than 1,000 people share their views – making it one of the Government’s most successful public consultations.

Islanders have until Wednesday 29 September to offer their views on a proposed new Legal Aid scheme, which would help to ensure legal representation is available to all Islanders.

Our Hospital funding proposal is lodged with the States Assembly

The Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Susie Pinel, has lodged an Amendment Law, which will mean all taxpayers are treated fairly by the tax system.

Fort Regent has extended walk-in appointments throughout August for both first and second doses but the Centre will be closed for a few days this month to prepare for the booster programme.

A series of pedestrian courtesy crossings (raised tables) will be put in place in Havre des Pas early next year to make it easier for pedestrians to cross safely and to slow traffic.

Walkers, runners and cyclists will now be able to access a popular St Brelade spot more safely after a new toucan crossing was opened