2022 news

​Islanders will be able to attend a free exhibition in Jersey Museum’s Link Gallery, showcasing this year’s Jersey Design Awards winners, from 9 January until 31 January.

An update from the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Deputy Kirsten Morel on L’Ecume II

Plat Douet School has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The full report is available online.

Today the Government of Jersey published its response and policy paper on obliged entity access to the beneficial ownership register when conducting customer due diligence (CDD).

Islanders and businesses have come together to help the 30 households displaced from around the Haut du Mont area following the tragic incident.

More Islanders will be eligible to access rented social housing from January, following changes to the Affordable Housing Gateway criteria.

Work has now finished to upgrade the Community Alarm System (CAS) to a digital system as part of a drive by Health and Community Services to deliver more care in Islanders’ homes.

More than 1,000 children who are due a dental appointment with Health and Community Services are benefitting from a new scheme which was launched to tackle waiting time delays caused by Covid-19.

Yesterday the Minister for External Relations, Deputy Philip Ozouf, met with the French Minister of State for Europe, Ms. Laurence Boone, and the French Secretary of State for the Sea, Mr. Hervé Berville in Paris.

A member of the Jersey Heart Team has become a Nurse Consultant – the first time this highly specialised role has been created within the physical health field in Jersey.

The FE and Skills Actionable Agenda, which sets out the need to provide consolidated funding and support to allow Islanders to develop skills throughout their working life has been published.

The Government is to provide some additional financial support to parents who are living, working and looking after their children in Jersey, but who have been on the Island less than 5 years.

More than 100 dairy cows at a Jersey farm have fallen ill and died since Thursday, samples from the feed and the animals have been sent for analysis.

A project to develop a vision, charter and framework to make the Island’s education system more inclusive is underway, a year on from a key review.

The Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, has issued a statement of condolence following the recent tragedies on Jersey and at sea.

Two men have been sentenced in the Royal Court for tobacco and cigarette smuggling offences following a lengthy investigation by Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS).

King Charles III has sent a message of condolence to Jersey following the recent tragedies

Following a thorough recruitment process, and a year as interim leader, Rob Sainsbury has been permanently appointed as the Chief Officer for the Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) department.

Following requests from stakeholders Islanders now have until 13 January to respond to a consultation on the guidance that accompanies the Children and Young People’s Law,

Statistics Jersey have today published the final report on the 2021 Census.

Statement from the Chief of Police

At 4 o’clock this morning, our Island experienced an unexpected and unimaginable tragedy, taking the life of at least three Islanders.

Just before 4am this morning an explosion took place at a block of flats in Haut du Mont, an Andium operated property on Pier Road, St Helier.

The Minister for External Relations, Deputy Philip Ozouf, represented Jersey at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) in London on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th December.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has responded to the Picker report on patient experience in the Jersey healthcare system.

Jersey’s first Public Mental Health Profile which aims to paint a picture of the mental health and wellbeing of Jersey’s population has been published today.

Statistics Jersey have today published a report on Indicators of Deprivation by parish vingtaines.

An exclusion zone has been placed around an area of open water in St Ouen’s Bay which was the site of a collision between a fishing boat and the Commodore Goodwill.

Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, joined over 60 Emotional Literacy Support Assistants – known as ELSAs –at Highlands College last week for their annual conference.

The Public Health Department is issuing advice on the symptoms and treatment of Scarlet Fever as cases circulate locally and following a rise in case numbers and severity in the UK.

The 2022 report on the Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey has been released today by Statistics Jersey.

A project to understand the movement and behaviour of bluefin tuna in Jersey continues for a second year running.

The Minister for Social Security and the Minister for Health and Social Services have agreed to apply an above inflation 12% uplift to the weekly care rates included in the Long-Term Care Scheme from 1 January 2023.

The Government are hostinghost their next Closer to Home event on Thursday 8 December 2022, 3-6pm at the Salvation Army in Minden Place. The event will focus on the cost of living and winter pressures.

An action plan seeking to tackle the issue of vacant homes has been published by the Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr, today.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has today published her Ministerial Review into the Jersey Care Model.

The delivery of advice to Government on how Jersey can maintain financial stability is expected to be strengthened following a public consultation into proposals to strengthen Jersey’s Financial Stability Board (FSB).

La Frégate on the Esplanade, St Helier, has been awarded Grade 2 listed status, based on its architectural significance, following a recommendation from Jersey Heritage.

The Government are continuing to drive their Disability Inclusion Strategy through a campaign to raise awareness and visibility in relation to inclusion.

The Government of Jersey has today published its Engagement and Information Improvement Report.

Health and Community Services strengthens future of “home grown” workforce in partnership with Robert Gordon University.

Updated advice from Public Health, States Vets and Natural Environment has been issued to minimise the risk of Islanders coming into contact with Avian Influenza (bird flu).

Islanders will be able to exchange toys they no longer want for something new to them via an event at St Paul’s Centre next month.

​The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2022 marked the start of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

Public Health is providing the key actions that it recommends Islanders follow this winter to minimise the effects of seasonal viruses, including flu, and COVID-19.

St Martin’s Primary School has recently been reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework and the report has been published today.

Islanders who ‘Pay on Account’ are being reminded that the upcoming deadline for paying any 2021 tax owed (balancing payment) is Wednesday, 30 November 2022.

Tourism and trade with France could be significantly developed if Jersey takes advantage of France’s transport infrastructure, the Minister for Economic Development, Trade, Sport, and Culture believes.

The Governments new micro-grant scheme, Connect Me: Connecting Our Communities is aimed at funding cultural or physical activities to support Islanders whose mental or physical health may have been affected by the pandemic.

The Minister for External Relations, Deputy Philip Ozouf, has today presented the new Common Policy for External Relations (CPER) to the States Assembly, following agreement from the Council of Ministers last week.

A fixed term Chair has been appointed to support the establishment for a new Health and Care Board.

New restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products have been introduced in Jersey to help prevent the spread of African swine fever.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, has today signalled his intent to put forward proposals for introducing a licensing scheme for the regulation of private rented dwellings

The Obesity, Diet and Physical Activity report 2021 has been published by the Public Health Intelligence team

Jersey Police and colleagues from Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) are reminding motorists to check their vehicles and ensure they’re roadworthy ahead of the colder winter months.

Government Ministers met with Ambassadors and representatives from twenty-two European countries at an event in London yesterday evening.

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

The Government of Jersey has today published its Policy Inclusion Framework consultation period.

A Jersey nurse is among just seven in the British Isles who have been recognised with a national award and as part of her prize has been invited to a world-renowned conference.

Islanders are being reminded of the planning rules and required permissions for using homes for short-term holiday lettings.

Jersey has received the highest rating available in an assessment of its practical implementation of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in a report.

Jersey’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has written to local bird keepers to remind them of the importance of good biosecurity measures, and to strongly encourage separating poultry from wild birds whenever possible.

The Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, and Chief Executive Suzanne Wylie represented Jersey at the British-Irish Council (BIC) Summit in Blackpool from Thursday 10 – Friday 11 November.

Ed Jewell, Chief Librarian at the Jersey Public Library Service, has become the new President Elect of Libraries Connected, the independent charity representing public libraries.

Two strategies which set out a roadmap for Jersey’s digital future have been launched at an event today.

Treasury Minister sat stability, affordability and sustainability are all key watchwords in today’s global economic environment.

The Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) has today published its 2022 Annual Report. This report provides the Treasury Minister and States Assembly with advice on public finances ahead of the Government Plan debate in December.

​The Minister for External Relations of Guernsey, Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq, and the Minister for External Relations of Jersey, Deputy Philip Ozouf, visited Brussels on 7-8 November 2022.

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, has today published an update onher progress against the priorities she announced when taking office.

Springfield School is the first school this academic year to be reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The report can be reviewed in full online.

The U.K. Minister with responsibility for the Crown Dependencies completed a visit to Jersey yesterday, after being appointed to the role on 20 September.

The Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Deputy Hilary Jeune, will join counterparts from around the world at next week’s 27th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27).

Andy Weir, who is currently seconded to the role Director of Mental Health and Adult Social Care, has been appointed on a permanent basis.

Islanders are invited to join in a week of activities as Jersey Youth Service (JYS) celebrates its annual Youth Work Week, Monday 7 November to Sunday 13 November.

For the first time in Jersey, a nurse who has recently graduated has been given the opportunity to fast track her career to enable her to specialise in oncology.

The States of Jersey Ambulance Service (SJAS) and the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (SJFRS) have published independent reviews of their services.

Together with all States Departments the Law Officers’ Department took part in the Be Heard employee engagement survey in the summer of 2020.

For the second consecutive year, as part of the Government’s Disability Inclusion Strategy, an ‘Embrace our difference’ event is being held on Friday 4 November 2022 at the Jersey Town Library from 17:30-20:30

The review of the Our Hospital Project has issued its report and recommendations to the States Assembly

It is it’s a review that was very much required, particularly in light of recent global events, that are already having a major effect on us, here in Jersey.

Following a review of the Jersey Aircraft Registry (JAR), the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Deputy Kirsten Morel, has concluded that it should cease to operate in its current form.

A report analysing bat recordings logged over the past decade in Jersey has been published by the Government of Jersey and the Bat Conservation Trust.

Any Islander who is the non-professional trustee of a privately-administered trust is being asked to contribute to a Government’s assessment of the risk of financial crime posed by legal persons and arrangements (LPAs).

​Statistics Jersey have today published the June 2022 Labour Market report.

The Minister for Children and Education has announced that student finance maintenance grants will increase by a total 10.1% this academic year, to keep up with the cost of living.

​The ministerial team at Health and Social Services has been strengthened with the appointment of a second Assistant Minister.

​The increasing importance of open and consistent dialogue with French partners has been agreed following yesterday’s conclusion of a three-day Ministerial visit to France.

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

​Jersey’s first Participation Standards, setting out how to involve children and young people in Government decision-making has launched today.

​A report looking into potential sites for two new primary schools in St Helier has been published.

​The Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, has written to two States-owned entities in relation to using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in two key upcoming housing developments.

We have reached the end of the Council of Ministers' 100 Day Plan and I am delighted to report that we have completed, or made significant progress, on all 18 actions.

​As part of the Council of Ministers 100 Day Plan, the Government has launched its scheme to provide free period products to Islanders.

​As part of the Government’s 100 Day Plan, the Chief Minister has tannounced the launch of the International Cultural Centre Steering Group, which is being led by the Minister for Children and Education.

The Government of Jersey has published proposals to establish an independent Public Services Ombudsperson to help resolve complaints about public services in Jersey in a timely and transparent manner.

​New planning guidance has been published for consultation, which if adopted would restrict the development of new large homes in Jersey.

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

​The Government of Jersey has today published a simpler, clearer funding formula setting out how budgets are established for the Island’s schools.

​Women in Jersey are being encouraged to discuss the menopause and to ask their GP for advice and support as part of World Menopause Day.

​Islanders who have had their blood tested for PFAS are due to receive their results this week.

​Islanders are being invited to take part in the next phase of the public consultation on Assisted Dying which will run for 12 weeks from Monday 17 October.

​A 30cm-high granite wall, stretching more than 200 metres, is to be built along a section of the promenade just outside St Aubin to improve public safety.

​Jersey’s Government intends to build on the success of the 2022 Corn Riots Festival to develop cultural and trade links with Normandy.

​The Government of Jersey has formed a Population and Skills Ministerial Group to address the Island’s critical labour shortages in the public and private sectors.

The Government has committed £1.6 million to funding an Island-wide expansion of school meals for primary school children in Jersey.

​The Older Persons Living Forum has been launched by the Chief Minister and Social Security Minister at this week’s Closer to Home event.

The Assistant Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Louise Doublet, has confirmed that legislation to secure the rights of all parents is proceeding at pace and will be lodged by the end of this year.

​The Government of Jersey has launched an assessment into the risk of financial crime posed by all companies, partnerships, trusts and other similar vehicles available in Jersey.

​The Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Tom Binet, who is responsible for the review into the Our Hospital project has released an update on the review and the timeline for the publication of the final report.

Islanders with diabetes are being urged to come forward to check if they are at risk of losing their sight to one of the leading – but largely preventable – causes of blindness in the developed world.

More than 100 representatives from Jersey’s construction industry gathered at The Grand for today’s Sustainable Construction Summit.

​Jersey’s Opera House building is to be fully, rather than partially, restored – following the allocation of £11.5 million in funding over two years.

The Council of Ministers has presented its new Ministerial Code of Conduct and Practice (“the Ministerial Code”) to States Members.

The Jersey Independent Covid-19 Review has published its final report into the response to the pandemic.

Justice and Home Affairs has released details of a new Ambulance Response Programme (ARP) that will improve patient care and enable the service to deal with peaks in demand and unexpected events.

Today, Statistics Jersey have released the latest Actively Seeking Work (ASW) figures, which show there are now 810 jobseekers registered as actively seeking work.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr, has published a report on the role Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) can play in Jersey to speed up the delivery of new homes for Islanders

Three couriers have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison for the attempted importation of cocaine into Jersey.

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

Avian influenza (bird flu) restrictions will be lifted in Jersey from Thursday 13 October, following no new outbreaks in the past six weeks.

The Government of Jersey has published the 2023 Ministerial Plans, as part of its actions to make Jersey a community where everyone thrives.

An independent taskforce has been launched today, 10 October, to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Jersey, under the direction of the Home Affairs Minister.

Following a successful initial engagement event earlier in the year, Islanders who have experience of using Jersey’s adult mental health services are being encouraged to help shape and develop them.

To mark World Homelessness Day, the government is raising awareness of the local services available for Islanders who find themselves, or someone they know, needing support.

The States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS) is celebrating National Prisons Week from the 9 to 15 October 2022.

On World Mental Health Day, children, young people, and parents were reminded of the onIsland services available to support their mental health and wellbeing.

The Chief Minister has announced the launch of the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme Appeals Process (CFPS). This meets a commitment of the Government’s plan for the first 100 days in office

Social Work graduates from University College Jersey (UCJ) are celebrating a 100% pass rate, with almost half of those graduates receiving a First-Class Honours.

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr, has published a formal definition of homelessness in Jersey

The Public Health Department within Government is launching Jersey’s first Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation and all Islanders are invited to join the conversation.

Students deciding their next steps for employment or education, and Islanders considering a career change are encouraged to attend the Jersey Skills Show next week.

A study of the “blue carbon” resources in the sea around Jersey has been published by the government’s Marine Resources team.

Following the success of the last Closer to Home event focusing on families and children, the Government are delighted to host their next event on Tuesday, 11 October, 11:00-15:00 at Age Concern, Plaisant Place, Val Plaisant, Jersey.

Public Health is calling on Islanders to come forward now to receive their annual flu vaccination and COVID-19 Autumn Booster, which is now available for all eligible Islanders

The latest report presenting estimates of the size and performance of Jersey's economy in 2021 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

Jersey Youth Parliament (JYP) has agreed the three campaigns they will be working on during their 18-month term: Housing, The Right to Play, and Diversity and Inclusion.

The Government of Jersey is today lodging and launching the proposed Government Plan 2023 to 2026 and Common Strategic Policy 2023 to 2026.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has unveiled initial proposals in response to a report which raised concerns about clinical governance and assurance on the quality and safety of care in the hospital and related services.

Revenue Jersey is announcing the launch of its “Personal Tax Community Helpdesk which will be located across the island to provide face to face support to taxpayers.

The Jersey Immunisation Statistics report for 2021 has been published covering childhood, teenage, and adult immunisations.

Two reports have been published on Seasonal Influenza (flu) for the winter period 2021-2022.

The Corn Riots Festival 2022, which begins today (Friday 30 September) is Jersey’s annual celebration of our cultural and historical identity through live music and arts.

Jersey Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against the Attorney General’s application seeking the forfeiture of approximately £1.9 million deposited into Jersey numbered bank accounts in a false identity between 1989 and the late 1990s.

The Bailiff of Jersey, Sir Timothy le Cocq, will formally open a new youth and community centre at First Tower at 10.30 on Saturday October 1.

Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Tom Binet has appointed Mr Alan Moore as the Principal Expert Adviser to support the Our Hospital review team.

Islanders will be able to book ‘same day’ confidential sexual health checks from Monday 3 October after similar clinics proved to be successful during Sexual Health Awareness Week.

Two key documents have been published which set out Jersey’s approach to combatting financial crime:

Over 14 Islanders have started the process to become a foster carer, following an Island-wide appeal.

Deputy Hilary Jeune has been appointed as Jersey’s first Minister for Energy and Climate Change, and will represent the Island at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27)

Stoptober, the challenge which actively encourages people to quit smoking, celebrates its 11thbirthday this October.The Stoptober challenge allows people who want to quit smoking a dedicated time to concentrate on quitting smoking for good.

A book which aims to teach children about Jersey’s unique history and heritage has been published simultaneously in both English and Jèrriais.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, has published an updated framework for Conservation Areas in Jersey, setting out the basis for introducing the new areas.

The process of replacing Jersey notes and coins in circulation will be a gradual one and is likely to take several years.

The Government has announced £400,000 of urgent additional funding to help Jersey’s dairy sector

A student exchange programme between Jersey and the US has been taking place this month.

Every child starting Reception will receive a Jèrriais translation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book Monkey Puzzle.

The Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, announced major new Government initiatives today as she set out her vision for Jersey beyond the Council of Ministers’ 100 Day Plan.

The Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, has confirmed that he will not call a public inquiry into the planning application for the redevelopment of the former Water’s Edge Hotel in Bouley Ba

The Jersey Mortality report for 2021 has been published today. The report shows that 820 Jersey residents were recorded as having died last year.

The Child Measurement report for 2022 has been published today by Public Health Intelligence. This report presents information on the levels of obesity in children in Jersey in academic year 2021/22.

Chief Ministers speech to the Institute of Directors outlines success of 100 Day Plan

Hundreds of children, young people and those who work with them have been invited to help shape how they will be involved in future decisions made by the Government of Jersey.

We are pleased announce the commencement of the policy professional apprenticeship that begun on Monday 19 September 2022.

As part of the government’s commitment to provide Islanders with support with the cost of living and as part of the 100-day actions, the Community Costs Bonus will increase from an annual payment of £258.25 to £516.50. E

An extensive package of measures to address the cost-of-living crisis, which formed part of the Chief Minister’s 100 day plan has been passed.

Islanders are being given information this week on how to prevent falls by a dedicated team in Health and Community Services.

A 24-hour support service for vulnerable families is celebrating its first anniversary by raising funds for Brightly Jersey today.

The Government has announced that Jersey’s minimum wage is to rise directly to £10.50 per hour from 1 November.

Ahead of autumn and winter, the Government’s COVID-19 strategy has been reviewed to ensure a proportionate response to expected waves of infection in the coming months.

Proclamation of the King

Statement on the death of Her Majesty The Queen by the Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore

The Minister for Housing and Communities, Deputy David Warr, wishes to recruit one additional volunteer to join Jersey’s Rent Control Tribunal.

All birdkeepers in Jersey must house their birds from this Wednesday (7 September 2022) to help prevent further outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu).

The public consultation and business survey to help shape the development of the Government of Jersey’s Export Strategy close at the end of this week.

Islanders are being asked for their views on how the proposed extension to Coronation Park should look.

Samples sent for testing, after six chickens died at a property in St Lawrence, have proved positive for avian influenza (bird flu).

The Government of Jersey is today publishing the scope and process for the review into the Our Hospital Project. This follows significant work by the Minister for Infrastructure and officers, including site visits to the current General Hospital.

Government registered holiday clubs and activity clubs welcomed over 2,000 children over the summer holidays. Around 1,160 children attended holiday clubs and around 1,200 children attended activity clubs.

Eligible Islanders will be able to book their Autumn Booster from tomorrow (Thursday 1 September) with appointments available from Tuesday 6 September.

These actions are a set of 18 priorities aimed at improving Government decision-making, increasing transparency and engagement, and addressing some immediate concerns of Islanders.

Statistics Jersey have today published additional data tables from the 2021 Census.

A new Director of Civil Aviation has been appointed for the Channel Islands and will take up post in mid-September. This is a pan-Island role, covering Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney.

Organisations, parishes, and landowners have the opportunity to bid for funding to create countryside paths as part of a new Countryside Access and Wellbeing project.

Chief Minster Kristina Moore has completed her Assistant Ministerial team with the appointment of Deputy Lucy Stephenson as ACM overseeing Government communications.

The Foundations Through Back to Work programme, run by Customer and Local Services, supports people who have been out of work or claiming Income Support for at least six months.

In response to international and local changes, Public Health will be taking the lead on future messaging around illegal drug use.

The Government is to establish an independent health board in response to a review which found serious issues of governance at the hospital.

Statistics Jersey have today published the latest Index of Average Earnings and the Preliminary Income Distribution reports.

Students in Jersey have once again been very successful in their GCSE examinations, achieving higher results compared to students in England, with 81.6% of GCSE/IGCSEs graded at 4-9 (or C and above), and 32.0% at the highest grades 7-9 (or A/A*).

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, is inviting children and young people to shape how they will be involved in future decisions made by Government.

Actress Linda Bassett and President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Mr Eddie Morris are due to attend Jersey’s General Hospital on Wednesday 24 August.

Large sections of the cycle path along St Aubin’s Bay promenade have been widened, and new markings and signage have been introduced, to make the route safer and encourage more people to cycle.

Students in Jersey have achieved high grades in their A levels this year, once again achieving a higher pass rate than students in England. 502 Jersey pupils were entered for 1407 A-Level examinations.

A doctor has swum, cycled and ran around Jersey – in a back-to-back challenge never thought to have been undertaken before – to raise awareness for a charity that supports former intensive care patients.

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

Samples taken from the birds which died suddenly at a farm in St Peter at the weekend have all proved positive for Highly Parthenogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu).

Following the tremendous success of the Jersey Children’s Day in July, the Government are delighted to host their next Closer to Home event, on 20 August from 09:00-13:00 focusing on families and children.

The new Minister for Children and Education is urging Islanders to come forward to help change a child’s life, as Jersey faces the biggest foster care crisis in ten years.

A new unit dedicated to caring for premature or sick babies opens today, Monday 15 August, in Jersey General Hospital.

Five Non-Clinical Services Staff for Health and Community Services (HCS) have celebrated a total of 133 years’ service between them.

Parents and carers are being urged to check the vaccination status of their children following more reports of polio being found in London sewage.

Following last week’s launch of the Mini-Budget we havehad lots of questions from the public and Deputy Steve Ahier, Assistant Treasury Minister answered some of them.

A review into a dispute that resulted in the removal of the RNLI St Helier lifeboat in 2017 has now concluded

Students at Haute Vallée School are taking part in a two-week Summer School to boost their English and Maths skills, and develop their self-confidence and educational engagement.

The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (SJFRS) is urging Islanders to take action to prevent wildfires in the island.

​The Energy Trends report for 2021 has been published today by Statistics Jersey.

A new cohort of 18 foundation doctors have started their two-year training programme at the Hospital.

Public Health is once again issuing hot weather advice as temperatures are expected to rise over the coming days and peak on Saturday.

A 40-year-old woman has today [8 August] been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for attempting to import a Class A drug, cocaine, into the island.

Following the completion of the project to restore Howard Davis Hall, in Howard Davis Park, the Government of Jersey is proud to announce a public open day.

Jersey welcomes five international cricket teams to the Island for the start of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Challenge League B tournament.

New figures from the home birthing team show that the rate of homebirths rose in the first six months’ of this year and was more than double the rate of the UK’s.

As the finale to its first ever wellbeing week, the Government of Jersey’s Justice and Home Affairs department has announced a range of fitness challenges in Broad Street, to raise funds for charity.

The States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS), and Probation and Aftercare Service have made a number of developments in their ongoing strategy to reduce re-offending amongst prison leavers.

The Government has approved a project to build 169 new affordable homes in St Helier.

An extensive package of measures to address the cost of living crisis has been lodged.The package will put almost £15 million back into Islanders’ pockets this year and almost £42 million in 2023.

School leavers and graduates are encouraged to drop-in to the free event at Highlands College Great Hall on Thursday 4 August, between 4pm and 6pm for information on local employment opportunities, internships and careers advice.

New parents in the Maternity Ward and in the community will receive homemade fruit boxes to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (Monday 1 to Sunday 7 August).

A free online platform has launched in Jersey allowing schools to connect with representatives and volunteers from local industries.

A herring gull found dead at Long Beach, Gorey, has tested positive for Avian Influenza (bird flu).

The Learning at Home website now includes a range of activities for children to do over the summer and deals from local eateries alongside offers from organisations such as Jersey Heritage and Jersey Sport.

Ministers will be supporting Jersey athletes at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the largest multi-sport event to be staged in the United Kingdom for a decade.

Twelve student nurses and a midwife have celebrated their final day of lessons after three years of on-Island study.

Statistics Jersey have today published three further census bulletins from the 2021 census.

Islanders encouraged to report signs of bat roosts

Recruitment is open for Islanders wishing to become members of the Independent Prison Monitoring Board (IPMB).

Jersey's Children's Commissioner is leaving her post after four and a half years

Statistics Jersey have today published the 2021 Telecommunications Statistics and Market Report.

The programme is aimed at Islanders, aged 16 to 25, who are not in employment, education, or training. It is designed to help them learn new skills from editing to acting.

Employment forum consultation on the minimum wage

Connect Me: Connecting Our Communities Super Heroes programme

Grouville school pupils trained as peer mediators

The Attorney General has worked with the U.S. Department of Justice to repatriate just under $529,000 to the United States in the case of Florida resident Anthony Gignac.

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

Contact tracing is based on possible transmission and is nearing completion

Creative spaces launched

Grainville students appoint trainee teachers

Single use bag ban begins

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

Deadline reminder for vountary independent taxation

The Chief Minister announces which States Members will serve as Assistant Ministers in the new government

Advice for Islanders in extreme weather

Keep doing the right thing to reduce COVId over the summer

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

On their first Ministerial visit, Deputy Moore and Deputy Gardiner will speak to children and staff about the importance of early years education

While many welcome the hot summer weather, it is also an appropriate time to remind Islanders of the sensible precautions that should be taken to minimise any risk to health.

Chief Minister Senator John Le Fondré, Chief Minister-designate Deputy Kristina Moore and Deputy Ian Gorst represented Jersey over the two-day event. Chief Executive and Head of the Public Service Suzanne Wylie was also in attendance.

The offices are based in the newly refurbished Piquet House, near to the Royal Courts, and will be the base for support workers at Victims First Jersey, which launched in January 2021.

Graduates who wish to apply for a new bursary for on-Island teacher training in secondary schools and colleges must apply by Monday, 11 July

Islanders are being reminded that Jersey’s new Single Use Plastics Law comes into effect two weeks from today, on Thursday 21 July 2022

Chief Executive congratulates Chief Minister designate on her election by the States Assembly

Jersey's first public Children’s Day celebrations attracts thousands

School students offered online maths tuition as part of Covid-19 recovery programme

This year's Summer Reading Challenge is launched

Jersey Ambulance Service introduces a new Community First Responder scheme.

The deadine for filing your personal tax return online is 31 July

​A new bursary for graduates to do on-Island training to become secondary school teachers has been introduced by the Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) Department today.

​Age group awards have been presented to 22 Jersey students in a national competition that promotes careers in engineering.

​From Saturday 2 July, Islanders aged 5 and over will be able to get any dose of their COVID-19 vaccine at selected parish halls around the Island as the Government's rock-up clinics return.

Parents are reminded to get their children vaccinated against polio, after the virus was detected in London sewers.

Support for upcoming Jersey Children's Day

​Islanders are being reminded of the potential dangers of Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars, which have been found at St Andrew's Park, a private garden, and a number of other locations in the area.

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week (20-26 June), women and people with a cervix aged 25-64 are being encouraged to opt-in to the free cervical screening programme.

Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ivan Muscat, issues a statement on the rise in COVID cases

Islanders who are eligible for a COVID-19 Spring Booster are being reminded that the offer will expire on Thursday 30 June.

While many people welcome the hot summer weather, it is also an appropriate time to remind Islanders of the sensible precautions that should be taken to minimise any risk to health as the Island could see highs of 31°C.

Islanders preparing for a career in digital technologies can now study for a degree through University College Jersey (UCJ) at Highlands College.

​More than 300 children, young people and their families have shared their views on how Jersey should celebrate its first public event for Children's Day on 3 July

From Monday 6 June, the Government’s COVID-19 PCR testing lab at the Hospital will be offering PCR test processing to on-Island private providers

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has signed an Order to make monkeypox a notifiable disease in Jersey. The Order was signed on 31 May and will come into effect today.

The Student Finance offices will move from Bermuda House to Eagle House from Monday 6 June.This relocation follows Student Finance’s move from the department for Children Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) to Customer and Local Services.

For World No Tobacco Day 2022, smokers in Jersey are being urged to consider one more reason to quit

Mawdsley confessed in interview that she had imported the Class A drugs into the island.

Islanders who are eligible for the COVID-19 spring booster vaccine have until the end of June to receive their next dose if they have not already done so.

The Government of Jersey is launching a new grant scheme, ‘Connect Me: Connecting Our Communities’, to help fund cultural or physical activities for those whose mental and physical health may have been affected by the pandemic.

The drive aims to attract Islanders to complement their existing teams, and to support the department's vision of making it easy for customers.

Today, in celebration of the United Nation’s World Day for Cultural Diversity and Dialogue (21 May), the Jersey Employer Group network (JEG) launches the Island’s first ever cultural diversity map

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) have expanded their current home fire safety checks to offer further safety advice to islanders in their homes.

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 Director of Public Health, Professor Peter Bradley, is reassuring Islanders that no cases of monkeypox have been identified in Jersey, after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed 9 cases in England.

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

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

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

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.

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