2021 news

The latest statistics as at Sunday 26 September show that 23% of over 80-year olds have received their booster dose within one week of being eligible.

New family rooms for vulnerable children and families are opening tomorrow in memory of a ‘passionate and driven’ family support worker who passed away this year

​The year marks the 10th anniversary of Stoptober, a campaign that encourages people to stop smoking throughout October.

Environmental experts and conservationists from the Channel Islands will be meeting virtually to share ideas and collaborate on projects at a two-day meeting.

​A report has been published outlining proposals that aim to give all children the best possible start in life

The results of a Future Fort consultation has been published online.

Jèrriais is now live on an online language learning platform which is used by hundreds of thousands of schools worldwide.

The Government of Jersey has informed the EU which French vessels it will soon be issuing with fishing licences, and giving 30 days’ notice of the ending of current transitional arrangements.

The Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, has issued the following statement in response to global fluctuation in the energy market.

The new Strategic Housing Partnership Board will meet for the first time today.

Jersey ministers meet their Normandy counterparts and discuss the Island’s new fishing licensing scheme

DVS have clarified that Jersey registered vehicles will not be changing the GBJ distinguishing sign on their vehicles when travelling abroad, despite changes coming into force in the UK.

The Government is launching an Autumn Employer Incentive which will work alongside the current Back to Work initiatives.

From Tuesday 28 September, Jersey will accept negative pre-departure PCR tests from all countries. Previously only negative PCR tests from the UK were accepted.

Updated designs for Jersey’s new hospital have been published following months of extensive engagement and feedback.

The Planning Inspectors examining the draft bridging Island Plan have issued a draft hearings programme.

This week the Vaccination Centre opened its doors for eligible Islanders to get their booster dose.

Health and Community Services is encouraging diabetic Islanders to look after their eyes this National Eye Health Week.

A Jersey official is playing a leading role in an international working group tasked with helping governments around the world improve tax transparency

Ministers from the Channel Islands are tomorrow joining French politicians in an annual summit that explores opportunities to work closely together

Islanders are being asked for their views on a new strategy for the development and safekeeping of Jersey's heritage.

Islanders registered on the Band 5 waiting list for assisted purchase have until Friday 1 October to return a consent form.

​On Tuesday 28th September 2021, the Legislation (Jersey) Law 2021 will come into force.

From today, Thursday 21 September, randomly selected households in Jersey will receive a letter to say they have been chosen to be part of the Jersey Living Costs and Household Income Survey.

The draft bridging Island Plan inspectors have confirmed their public examination will start on Monday 15 November at 10am for two weeks

The Public Health Intelligence team have published five reports.

The Government Plan 2022-2025 meets the commitments made in the Common Strategic Policy, which was developed by the Council of Ministers in 2018.

A consultation has been launched on proposals to improve the operation of an independent panel which assesses and advises on the risks to Jersey’s financial stability.

A new Chief Executive for the Government of Jersey and Head of the Public Service has been appointed.

Ministers announce Jersey’s winter vaccination programmes

Speech by the Education Minister, Deputy Scott Wickenden on schools and vaccinations.

Speech by the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre

Speech by the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf

World Patient Safety Day was set up in 2019 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to increase public engagement in the safety of health care.

Young Islanders are encouraged to get their Covid-19 vaccine as the Rock Up clinics end tomorrow

States Members have approved the first phase of the move to Independent Taxation, by 41 votes for and 2 against.

Islanders are being encouraged to quiz their political leaders next Tuesday, from 7pm to 8.30pm, during the first ‘Ask the Ministers’ event since the States Assembly returned from summer recess.

The final report on assisted dying has been published.

Households that were randomly selected in August to take part in a one-off Health, Activity and Wellbeing Survey will have until 30 September to complete the survey.

Islanders who have recently recovered from a confirmed COVID-19 infection will now be classed as a Recently Recovered Previous Positive for 90 days.

The Interim Chief Executive of the States, Paul Martin, delivered a speech today (15 September, 2021) to members of Jersey's Chamber of Commerce.

Jersey Youth Service has celebrated 15 years of delivering The Prince’s Trust programmes in Jersey.

Jersey has agreed a new work programme with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC).

The Government’s temporary solution for France’s ‘Pass Sanitaire’ has been given an extension as work to establish a permanent solution is progressed.

As of Wednesday 8 September, over 150,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered to Islanders.

Carers or companions of eligible Islanders in the AvanchiAccess scheme will be able to travel on the bus for free, following an extension of the scheme by the Infrastructure, Housing and Environment (IHE) department.

​Islanders aged 16 and over who have yet to receive their COVID-19 vaccination will be able to receive their vaccinations at various locations around the Island from Monday as the Government's 'Rock Up' campaign returns.

Health and Community Services (HCS) is reminding Islanders of the Sexual Health services that are available this Sexual Health Awareness Week (Monday 13- Sunday 19 September).

A project to understand the movement and behaviour of bluefin tuna in Jersey waters by using electronic tagging started last week.

A four-day festival will take place from Friday 24 to Monday 27 September to mark the 250th anniversary of the major legislative reform that transformed society in Jersey, as a result of the Corn Riots.

​A report on how much greenhouse gas the Island emitted in 2019 has been published.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day which aims to raise awareness of suicide, improve education, and decrease the stigma.

Nearly half of the Island’s 16- and 17-year-olds heading back to school and college this week have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

The Department for the Economy will be launched in the new year

Islanders wishing to purchase a home with financial assistance from the Government will be managed by Andium Homes, moving away from the current team in the Affordable Housing Gateway, by 30 September 2021.

Jersey’s emergency services have marked the National Emergency Services Day for the second year.

All Islanders aged 12 and above, who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, will now be offered lateral flow test (LFT) kits to take home.

Islanders who are living with COPD, Heart Disease, Diabetes, or asthma can now access the my mhealth app by using an online self-referral form.

The Government of Jersey has launched a back-to-school campaign to raise awareness of the COVID safety steps that will be taken in schools, colleges and nurseries.

​Islanders have until 30 September to share their views on proposed legislative changes which will provide better protection for people seeking advice on their pension arrangements

As part of the childhood vaccination programme, children in nurseries, primary and secondary schools across the Island will be offered the annual nasal flu vaccination.

More than 2,000 secondary students have registered for the free Lateral Flow Tests ahead of starting school next week.

Jersey Library has been awarded the Accès Accreditation for demonstrating to employees and customers that accessibility for the disabled community is taken seriously.

Islanders with severely weakened immune systems should have a third vaccine dose as part of their primary COVID-19 vaccination schedule.

Islanders are being encouraged to enter a competition that aims to capture Jersey’s diversity and vibrancy.

A proposition has been lodged to allow the Minister for Social Security to increase the minimum wage in Jersey in January 2022

The majority of schools are due to return on Tuesday, 7 September and secondary students are being offered Lateral Flow Tests before starting school.

The Minister for Environment has published a report responding to comments received during the consultation on the draft bridging Island Plan