2023 news

An update meeting was held with residents of Grands Vaux to share some of the findings from the Flooding Incident Assessment and Future Planning Report - produced following the floods in January

Reminder to complete the Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey

Public Health is issuing advice on how Islanders can protect themselves against mosquitoes when travelling abroad this summer.

Statistics Jersey have today published the Jersey Household Income Distribution report 2021/2022.

The Justice and Home Affairs Department have submitted a planning application to relocate Dewberry House and develop a new Victim Advocacy Centre.

The licence scheme for activities that would otherwise be an offence under the Wildlife Law has been updated.

Trinity School has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework.

The Government’s Disability and Inclusion team's annual report for 2022 has been published.

A three-month trial, making the lower part of St John’s Road one-way, will run from the end of this summer as part of an initiative to make the area safer for residents and pedestrians

All school and home-educated children and young people in Jersey will receive an invitation this week to this year’s Children’s Day, which will take place at Howard Davis Park on Sunday, 2 July

Dr Andrew McLaughlin has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer of the Government of Jersey.

This Tuesday, 27 June, is National HIV Testing Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage HIV Testing. T

The Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, has issued a response to the Jersey Evening Post headline on 23 June, 'No additional budget for cost of living'

At the recent British-Irish Council Summit, the Chief Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey agreed to work closer together on key issues in the interests of both Bailiwicks

The Minister for Social Security has published her response to the Employment Forum’s recent report on the operation of zero-hour contracts in Jersey, together with its review of specific employment protections

Islanders who haven’t yet had their COVID-19 Spring Booster or their first and second doses have until Friday 30 June to book their appointment.

Women and people with a cervix who are aged between 25 and 64 are encouraged to book their screenings this Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

Statistics Jersey have today published the 2022 Telecommunications Statistics and Market Report.

Centrepoint will launch a new Child Contact Centre from 2 July.

The Minister for Health and Social Services is confident that the new advisory Board for the Health and Community Service Department will play a critical role in helping drive up the standards of care provided to Islanders

The Government of Jersey has published an update on its Engagement and Information Improvement Review.

Samples of sea water from various sites in St Aubin’s Bay, taken on Friday 16 June, have confirmed the quality to again be “excellent” on the EU Bathing Water Directive scale.

Samples of sea water from St Aubin’s Bay, taken on Tuesday and Thursday this week, have found the water quality to be “excellent”, the Minister for the Environment has confirmed.

Statistics Jersey are today releasing updated population and migration statistics for the period 2011 – 2021.

The Minister for Children and Education is calling on the entire community to work together with the Government to make our Island the best possible place for children, young people and their families to study, play, grow and thrive.

Following the success of the pilot programme, Revenue Jersey is relaunching its Community Helpdesk scheme this year. The first Community Helpdesk will be taking place at St John’s Parish Hall this Friday (16 June)

Around 90% of respondents to a Government survey have rated the new skatepark at Les Quennevais Sports Centre as a ‘welcoming place’ for all.

The Infrastructure and Environment department is currently, as a precaution, advising Islanders not to swim in St Aubin’s Bay.

The Minister for Home Affairs has brought to the States Assembly an Appointed Day Act, which brings into force the Domestic Abuse (Jersey) Law 2022 and creates a new legal framework for addressing domestic abuse in Jersey

The States of Jersey Prison Service is proud to present "Inside Out," a unique exhibition featuring a collection of art created by Prisoners from HMP La Moye.

Final preparations are underway for the second public family event for Jersey Children’s Day on Sunday 2, July

The British-Irish Council (BIC) will hold its 39th summit in Jersey, on Friday 16th June 2023. It is the fifth time a BIC summit has been held in Jersey.

Jersey children are invited to write letters to the tooth fairy in a new initiative being organised by the Community Dental Team in Health and Community Services and Jersey Post.

School and college leavers, graduates, and Islanders who are looking for a new career direction can attend the ‘Where Do I Start?’ Careers Fair today, Tuesday 13 June, at the Radisson Hotel.

Proposals to reduce the speed limits on specified roads in Trinity, St John, St Mary (and adjoining areas of St Lawrence and St Peter) have gone out to public consultation.

The Government has released its first annual report on the common population policy with the overarching aim of balancing the needs of Jersey’s current population with the future needs of Islanders’ children and grandchildren.

Victoria College Prep has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework.

Guernsey has hosted the annual political summit with the departmental council of Ille-etVilaine, and for the first time has hosted a meeting with the regional council of Brittany.

A free exhibition of art and design by children aged from one to five years old will open at the Link Gallery at Jersey Museum today, Thursday 8 June.

The first stage to select an interim Chief Executive Officer for Government of Jersey has taken place, with 27 candidates being considered for the role.

Islanders are being advised of the preventative actions they can take to reduce disruption and the potential costs of their rooftops becoming home to nesting gulls

Local industry professionals will join with educators and parents to celebrate the design skills of hundreds of Jersey children and young people during two days of activities at Highlands College on 8 and 9 June.

Today sees the launch of this year's Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (JOLS).

The Government has released independent actuarial reports which show the Social Security Funds continue to be in a good position

Islanders who are interested in getting involved with the Jersey Youth Service (JYS) are invited to volunteer for youth projects which cater for young people aged between 9 and 25

An invasive sea-squirt, which originates from Japan but has spread to other parts of the world in recent decades, has been discovered at Jersey’s Elizabeth Marina.

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down its judgment today in a landmark financial crime case regarding the scope of two saisies judiciaires (freezing orders) granted by the Royal Court of Jersey.

Parents whose child has yet to receive the MMR vaccine, or who missed out when their child was offered, will be receiving letters inviting them to attend a catch-up clinic.

The Government of Jersey is funding a new venture aimed at providing job opportunities and workplace training for those who have experienced abuse.

The PFAS Scientific Advisory Panel has now been formed, following a global search

An independent review of sport policy and strategy which began last month is now moving online

Public Health and Environmental and Consumer Protection have issued food safety advice ahead of barbecue season and the summer.

The Government has launched a public consultation ahead of proposed law changes designed to make Jersey’s inshore territorial waters safer