2022 news

The Government, in partnership with an independent survivors’ steering group, is asking children, young people and their families to share their views to help plan the first public event for Jersey Children’s Day this year.

The Attorney General argued the accounts were created to hold and conceal proceeds of corruption received by Lieutenant General Useni while he held political office in the Abacha regime

The house price report for the first quarter 2022 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

The Environment Minister has decided to grant conditional approval for the Our Hospital planning application

Activities to mark Foster Care Fortnight (9-22 May) are continuing this week

​A 2.9% cost-of-living uplift will be applied to Higher Education maintenance grants, with effect from September 2022.

Les Landes has become the first school in Jersey to launch an official cycle to school initiative.

Digital Covid Status Certificates (CSC) evidencing up to 5 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be available for Islanders to generate on the CSC self-service portal or upon request to the Coronavirus Helpline

Foster carers in Jersey will be publicly recognised for the dedication and quality of care that they offer this Saturday (14 May).

Forty young people aged between 12 and 18 are needed for the project which has been spearheaded by the Jersey Youth Service. The application window opened on May 1st and closes on election day (22nd June 2022).

A new headteacher for Jersey College Prep. School has been appointed.

The Government of Jersey is now entering an election period and will be conducting its public affairs differently to maintain an impartial election

​Jersey welcomed a visit by the Ambassador of Thailand to the Court of St James', His Excellency Mr. Pisanu Suvanajata, the weekend of Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May.

A report on the work of the Children and the Digital World project has been published

A newly formed Strategic Advisory Panel (SAP) made up of young people, parents, carers, and professionals, to offer advice and support on mental health, will be launched during Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May.

Invasive Species Week aims to raise awareness of threats to biodiversity

The Government of Jersey has signed the 51 Employers Pledge, launched by the Island’s Diversity Network, as a commitment to being a workplace where employees experiencing the symptoms of menopause receive the understanding and support they need.

A vision for Jersey to become a consistently high-performing, environmentally-sustainable and technologically-advanced small island economy by 2040 has been set out in a strategy which has been published today (Friday 6 May).

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, has outlined proposals to bring forward a new policy to support local first-time buyers.

Support agreed to improve services and access to General Practices

Islanders are reminded that they have until Tuesday, 31 May if they intend to file a paper tax return.

Statistics Jersey have today published the income distribution analysis from the 2019/2020 Living Costs and Household Income Survey.

4,500 patients in Jersey who were eligible for Jersey's retinal screening programme have now had their appointments

Report from Comptroller and Auditor General recognises pace of response to Covid-19 pandemic

An assessment of Japanese Knotweed in Jersey has confirmed the presence of the invasive, non-native weed in 270 sites across the Island

A report on the first phase of public engagement on assisted dying is published

Jersey’s on-Island greenhouse gas emissions statistics for 2020 have been published as part of the UK’s annual inventory

There is a new process for Islanders who have received a positive COVID-19 PCR test and are unable to work.

Jersey's rent control tribunal is re-appointed by the Minister for Housing and Communities

A vision for Jersey's heritage has been unveiled today

Work has started on the plan for the Technology Accelerator Programme following the States Assembly approval for its creation.

Statistics Jersey have today published two further census bulletins.

The Paris Agreement on climate change has been extended to include Jersey.

The Minister for the Environment’s Jersey Architecture Commission has launched the Jersey Design Awards for 2022.

The new cost of living payment scheme is now up and running, and payments for April have been sent to low income and 'just about managing' households

The first Language Policy for all Government schools and colleges will be launched this week (Thursday 5 May) as part of the major reform of Jersey’s education system.

Statistics Jersey have today published the December 2021 Labour Market report.

The States of Jersey today priced a £500 million rated public listed sterling bond to re-finance the employee past-service pension liabilities

A new agreement will allow Hautlieu School students to spend a month studying in Oregon.

From today, Islanders who have completed an assessment determining whether they are eligible for free PFOS testing will begin to receive letters from Public Health confirming whether their referral has been approved.

The Government of Jersey is aware of a website that is claiming to report side effects from COVID-19 medicines, vaccines and medical devices on behalf of the Channel Islands.

Three defendants sentenced to terms of imprisonment of up to four years following money-laundering investigation by Jersey authorities.

From 00.01 on Friday 29 April, Islanders who receive a positive PCR test result will no longer be required to isolate by law, as agreed by Competent Authority Ministers.

Public Health have confirmed that there are no cases of the recently described acute hepatitis in children in Jersey.

Statistics Jersey have today published the March 2022 Retail Prices Index report.

The States Employment Board has published its Annual Report for 2021

A new book launched today will teach children about Jersey’s history.

Fishing will no longer be permitted in Portelet Bay, after States Members voted to create Jersey’s first No Take Zone.

Taxpayers who previous paid their tax on a Prior Year Basis (PYB) will receive more information on the different ways they can pay.

The Polish Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Piotr Wilczek is visiting Jersey on Tuesday 26 April in what will be one of the first diplomatic trips of his term.

Broad Street in St Helier will remain closed to motor traffic until a review into the expected long-term impact of its closure is completed.

Bird flu restrictions and associated biosecurity measures will end in Jersey on Liberation Day (9 May) unless the situation suddenly deteriorates, the Island’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed.

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Statistics Jersey have today published the results of the March 2022 Business Tendency Survey.

From Monday 25 April, Public Health guidance will see the removal of mask wearing and class/year group bubbles in all education and childcare settings.

​The Back to Work team has today released the results of their #RecruitLocal campaign which shows that 72% of eligible candidates who started a subsidised role have sustained their employment.

Islanders aged 16-25 can take part in a range of free courses offered by the Prince's Trust

A new programme offering apprenticeships, internships and professional apprenticeships in Government is now open for applications.

33 Islanders have been offered jobs in the care sector after a campaign to recruit more home carers

The Community Alarm System is being upgraded to support more Islanders to live independently at home.

The Government has been working to improve the handling of feedback received from Islanders, and has made it easier for complaints, compliments, and suggestions to be submitted.

Two fire engines are being donated by the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue (SJFRS) to help firefighters in Ukraine deal with the impacts of the Russian invasion.

​The latest unemployment report has been released today and shows that unemployment figures in Jersey are at their lowest since records began in 2011.

Statement from the Law Officers’ Department regarding asset freezing order

Statistics Jersey have today published the first results from the 2021 Census.

The registered unemployment report for the first quarter 2022 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Four areas of Les Ecréhous have been designated as Areas of Special Protection under Jersey’s Wildlife Law.

The States Employment Board (SEB) has welcomed the publication of the Jersey Appointments Commission’s (JAC) annual report for 2021.

The Government has published a policy paper on how Jersey can remain an attractive place to do business.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources has approved changes to Revenue Jersey’s rules about donating regularly to charity

Statistics Jersey have today published the 2021 Jersey Better Life Index report.

Islanders can now request a digital COVID-19 Recovery Status Certificate to evidence that they have recovered from COVID.

Jersey’s Chief Vet has thanked Islanders for their efforts to date to help stop the spread of avian influenza (bird flu).

Votes for the Foster Carer Awards are open from today

The Government’s first Closer to Home event of the year will be held at the Library on Wednesday 13 April.

The list of common COVID-19 symptoms has been extended to include new symptoms, including a runny nose, headache, and sore throat.

The results of the Teachers' Survey and on Student Characteristics have been released today.

The Government has published the States of Jersey Annual Report and Accounts for 2021. The report covers the Government’s achievements over the last year, its continued response to Covid-19, and its financial performance.

A vision for the future of Jersey’s native language will be unveiled at Jersey Museum today with the launch of the Jèrriais Language Strategy 2022-2025.

Jersey students studying at Welsh universities from 2022-2023 will be charged the same fees as UK students

Parents and carers of children aged 5 to 11 will be able to book their children’s COVID-19 vaccines from Thursday 7 April

A new research report on Financial Wellbeing in Old Age has been published by the Government to help establish what needs to be done to help Islanders remain financially independent later in life.

​The Government has released a report providing the progress made in supporting children and young people to recover from the loss of learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Customer and Local Services (CLS) has recently launched new support for former members of the Armed Forces.

​Islanders can enrol on free courses to improve their basic English, maths and English as an Additional Language (EAL) skills at Highlands College, following additional Government funding.

​More than 40% of all eligible Islanders have received their spring booster since it became available two weeks ago

A series of public events will allow Islanders to find out more about the Jersey Care Model

Amendments to the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012 have been adopted by the States Assembly

A number of La Moye prisoners have taken part in a crocheting project to support local charities.

Students will take part in a series of cyberworkshops to develop their digital skills

​Eligibility rules for accessing rented housing through the Gateway are being updated this week.

Jersey's Attorney General has signed an Asset Recovery Agreement with the Government of the Republic of Kenya in London

Bridging Island Plan is approved

​Women in Jersey are being urged to know the five main symptoms associated with ovarian cancer as part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

​Islanders now have greater legal protection when they are receiving retail advice on their pension arrangements.

​The Government of Jersey, in collaboration with the Best Start Partnership organisation, is launching a free app for families with children under the age of five, as part of the COVID-19 recovery plans.

Two new appointments in Public Health Directorate

Senator Lyndon Farnham makes a speech at a Chamber of Commerce lunch, to brief members on the Our Hospital Project

Representatives from Ghana visited Jersey last week to finalise a Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Gareth Hughes has been appointed as Headteacher of Victoria College

Extension for Springfield spectator improvements

Competent Authority Ministers have taken the decision to extend the mandatory isolation requirement by a further month, until the end of April 2022.

More than 60 representatives from a range of health and social care providers have met for the first Island-wide Health and Care Partnership Group.

Jersey is suspending all forms of tax cooperation with Russia, with immediate effect, following a similar announcement by the UK Government.

A new scheme will allow businesses to train existing and new employees in digital skills while they work.

The Minister for External Relations and Financial Services and the JFSC have issued a joint statement to the financial services industry on customer relationships associated with Russia and Belarus.

From today, Islanders who submit a positive lateral flow test (LFT) result onto the online portal will be given a code they can use in the Jersey COVID Alert app to anonymously alert close contacts.

The Disability and Inclusion team’s annual report for 2021 has been published.

Tomorrow, the Government will join a national campaign to raise awaress of Child Exploitation

The Governments of Jersey and Antigua and Barbuda signed a partnership to support both islands' hospitality sectors.

Social work staff and students are meeting at Highlands College today to celebrate World Social Work day.

The Minister for the Environment has published a framework to set out how conservation areas may be designated in Jersey.

This week, colleagues from the Coronavirus Helpline will be marking two years of service.

Higher education leavers and Islanders looking to change their careers will soon benefit from a range of career opportunities within Government.

​This week, Higher Education Fair - now in its 30th year - will return to Fort Regent for the first time since 2019.

The Carbon Neutral Roadmap, which sets the policies to put Jersey on a pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, has been published and lodged with the States for approval.

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment for attempting to import MDMA tablets into the island.

The final two members of an independent board, which will review the delivery of the Jersey Care Model, have been appointed.

Jersey implements sanctions announced today by the UK

Three men from Liverpool have been sentenced to a total of 28 years following charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine and offences relating to money laundering

Vulnerable Islanders will be able to book a spring booster from today, for appointments from tomorrow Friday 11 March.

The referral deadline for Islanders seeking blood tests for PFAS has been extended until Wednesday 6 April.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy John Young, has lodged proposals to regulate social work and mental health services for children and young people.

Islanders are invited to take part in meetings and online engagement to discuss assisted dying

Statistics Jersey have today published the results of the Children and Young Persons Survey (CYPS) 2021.

The contract of the chair of the Jersey Appointments Commission (JAC) has been extended by six months.

The Food Dudes programme will luanch today in St Luke's and Janvrin schools, with more schools to follow later in the spring.

This No Smoking Day (Wednesday, 9 March), smokers in Jersey are urged not to give up on giving up

Four headteachers have been appointed to lead four primary schools.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources has approved funding of up to an initial £250,000 to support Ukrainian nationals who may be eligible, through family connections, for a visa to come to the Island.

Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre will visit the US for his first official visit since the outbreak of COVID-19

Jersey's Chief Veterinary Officer, Alistair Breed, is introducing formal restrictions and biosecurity measures requiring keepers to prevent their birds from having contact with wild birds.

Jersey's Chief Vetenary Officer, Alistair Breed, has introduced new biosecurity measures to prevent domestic and wild birds coming into contact.

CYPES has confirmed the range of support services available for children and young people who are affected by the Ukraine crisis.

The Government is giving a kickstart contribution of £1 million to the Island’s Ukraine effort

The Government is encouraging Islanders to get involved in conversations about the menopause, as part of events marking International Women’s Day on Tuesday 8 March.

Bird keepers are being urged to house their birds after a further positive case of bird flu was identified.

From Wednesday 16 March, the workplace lateral flow testing (LFT) programme will end.

Today, the States Assembly has passed laws governing marriage, civil partnerships, the minimum age of marriage, marriage locations and the naming of children.

Jersey's long-term objectives for arts has been launched today

On World Book Day (Thursday 3 March), Jersey Library will officially become ‘fine free’.

States Members voted in January to reinstate rehabilitation services at Samarès Ward on the Overdale site or at another suitable location.

Statemeny by Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst, given in the States Assembly

Jersey has been included in a newly-signed free trade agreement between the UK and New Zealand

A new consultation asks young people to share how COVID-19 has changed their online habits.

The Government of Jersey today welcomes an official delegation from Rwanda for a-five day working visit.

A proposed fee structure to allow the regulation of children's care services has been proposed

PCR testing staff are being congratulated for their hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and for having administered one million PCR swabs since March 2020.

Islanders are being reminded of the difference they could make in someone’s life with a rewarding and flexible role as the Government’s ‘Help At Home’ campaign continues.

Ministers monitor developments in Ukraine

A strategy outlining Jersey’s COVID-19 de-escalation and recovery plans as the Island comes out of the emergency phase of the pandemic has been published today.

Self-employed businesses who have overclaimed Co-Funded Payroll Scheme money and have yet to reach an agreement to repay the funds, can now spread their repayments over two years rather than one.

Two cases of bird flu have been identified in Jersey

Following JCVI advice, children aged 5-11 will be offered two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Students from Victoria College have met with the Minister for Children and Education to discuss food poverty in Jersey.

Services from the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) department have completed the first on-island joint services Emergency Response Driving Instructor course, between 7–18 February.

From today, Islanders with a positive PCR test result will no longer be routinely called by the COVID Safe team when they test positive. This follows the de-escalation of COVID-19 measures as announced by Ministers last month.

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

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin, has lodged a Proposition to give further protection to employees on zero-hour contracts.

A consultation to move the current corporate income tax return filing deadline of 31 December has been opened today (Wednesday) by Revenue Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has today launched a major campaign to urgently recruit foster carers.

​The Superintendent Registrar has published her annual statement for 2021.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has lodged a proposition to extend the COVID-19 (Enabling Provisions) (Jersey) Law 2020 until December 2022.

Hundreds of Islanders have taken up professional re-training courses at Highlands College.

Nursery children at St John have recieved a Jèrriais dictionary, with support from Soroptimist International Jersey.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy John Young, has called a public inquiry into the recently-lodged plans to further develop Jersey’s Waterfront area.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy Russell Labey, has launched a survey to further understand the future needs of homeowners in Jersey.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen more young people seeking support with their mental health

The testing centre at the Elizabeth Terminal will be moving to the Airport drive-through from Monday 14 February.

The latest online exhibition for the Our Hospital project – which allows Islanders to virtually visit and enter the proposed new hospital at Overdale – has been visited more than 2,000 times.

The final version of the Government Plan 2022-2025 has been updated and published, after the States Assembly adopted a number of amendments in December 2021.

The Government of Jersey is partnering to review the support available for children and young people in schools.

School-based counselling is the most commonly-accessed form of mental health support for young people in Jersey.

​First, second and booster doses will be offered to eligible students in secondary schools and colleges, from Friday 11 February.

Jersey’s Sexual Health team to offer PrEP (Pre-Exposure prophylaxis) to Islanders at risk of HIV

Staff are working to reduce the waiting times for CAMHS service

Islanders affected by historic use of PFOS at Jersey Airport are invited to have a blood test

Play facilities at La Sente have been upgraded following a visit from the Minister for Children and Education

The Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy has been launched today.

From 00.01 on Monday 7 February, all the current requirements under Jersey’s Safer Travel policy will be suspended, with a return to unrestricted, pre-pandemic inbound travel arrangements.

​A new clinic to support Islanders living with Long COVID will be launching on Monday 7 February at the Outpatients department in the Hospital.

Revenue Jersey has opened a consultation on proposals to change the way it works with partnerships and their partners.

From Monday, all children and young people from pre-school age (3 to 4 years old) and above are being asked to take a lateral flow test before going to nursery, school, or college. School-led contact tracing has now ceased.

Two men have today [03 February] been sentenced to a total of 22 years imprisonment, following the importation of Class A drugs into the island last year.

Two sentenced after postal drugs importation

A chair has been appointed to the Independent Oversight Board, which will review the delivery of the Jersey Care Model.

A Ceira leaver has thanked staff who have supported her through her Alevels, leaving care, to studying at University.

External Relations Minister says Jersey will respond swiftly to international developments and aligns with the UK and other international partners on sanctions

A new timetable for the Opera House refurbishment has been agreed, due to the complexity of the restoration

The Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) has been extended to additional sectors for claims for January 2022 (to be made in February).

Health Minister reminds Islanders to remain vigilant as pandemic is not over

This Friday marks World Cancer Day, an international day led by the Union for International Cancer Control.

The public inquiry into the planning application to develop the Overdale site for the Our Hospital project will be delayed by one week.

Following advice from the JCVI, children in clinical at-risk groups will be offered a primary course of COVID-19 vaccination.

This afternoon (Friday 28 January), at a press conference announcing the relaxation of COVID-19 measures, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the officers and staff who have worked throughout the pandemic response.

Competent Authority Ministers have announced a phased approach to the de-escalation of Jersey’s COVID-19 measures

The Chief Minister discusses the de-escalation of COVID-19 measures

The Health Minister discusses the de-escalation of COVID-19 measures

The Deputy Chief Minister discusses the de-escalation of COVID-19 measures

Visiting restrictions for visitors on adult wards at the Hospital will be lifted in time to allow visitors to see patients

​The independent planning inspectors reviewing the draft Bridging Island Plan have submitted their report to the Minister for the Environment, following the recent Examination in Public.

Statistics Jersey have today published the latest results from the Business Tendency Survey.

Thomas (Tom) Holvey, a senior executive in the UK Infrastructure Bank, has been appointed Chief Economic Advisor by the Government of Jersey.

Two Jubilee Jersey £5 coins and a set of British Isles coins (from Jersey Guernsey and the Isle of Man) are now available to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

A report outlining the vaccination status of Islanders admitted to Jersey General Hospital with Clinical COVID between July and December 2021 has been published today.

Kelly Whitehead has been appointed as the government’s Group Director for Regulation.

Statistics Jersey have today published the December 2021 Retail Prices Index report.

A multi-agency neglect strategy has been launched to identify early signs of neglect.

More children have access to hot nutritionally-balanced meals as a school meals pilot is extended to two more primary schools.

​Competent Authority Ministers have agreed to update the isolation policy for positive cases which will allow Islanders to start lateral flow testing earlier in their isolation:

​Emails are being sent to Islanders who filed their tax return online last year to let them know that the online form is ready to use. Paper returns are also being delivered starting from today to those who completed a paper form in 2021.

Standard & Poor's (S&P) credit rating for Jersey is unchanged at AA-/A-1+.

The Island of Jersey has been given land at Millbrook Playing Fields by a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous

The Social Security Minister is lending her support to a new campaign which encourages people not to delay having their cervical screening (“smear”) test.

More businesses will be able to receive financial support from the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) for December 2021 and January 2022.

​Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, confirms a report on vaccination status of hospital patients will be available next week

A consultation is launched on proposals to establish a new appointments commission which is independent of government

​The Fire Kills campaign and Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) are encouraging people in Jersey to have a think about the number and location of smoke alarms in their home.

All Islanders aged 12 and over can walk into Fort Regent to get their COVID-19 vaccines without a booked appointment until the end of January.

Islanders who recovered from a confirmed COVID-19 infection in the past 28 days will be classed as a Recently Recovered Previous Positive (RP).

Hospital visits are being restricted on some wards for at least a week, after visitors came into the hospital with Covid symptoms.

​The Back to Work quarterly report has been released today and shows that unemployment figures in Jersey are at their lowest since 2018 due to various campaigns within the Back to Work strategy.

The registered unemployment report for the fourth quarter of 2021 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

​A Registered Mental Health Nurse with two decades' leadership experience across a range of healthcare and prison settings has been appointed to lead Jersey's Mental Health and Adult Social Care.

​A report identifying the vaccine status of positive COVID-19 cases in Jersey has been published today.

Parents and carers are now register online for their children to take part in the Lateral Flow Testing home testing progrmame.

Competent Authority Ministers receive COVID-19 update from Government departments, and utility and infrastructure partners.

Two men have been sentenced for drug trafficking and money laundering offences at the Royal Court.

Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Scott Wickenden, has thanked students and staff for their “tremendous efforts” in making the return to school COVID safe in the face of challenging circumstances.

The Children and Education Minister has thanked all education staff for working hard to prepare for students returning back to the classroom today for the new term.

​A series of targeted policies to improve the rental market in Jersey have been published