2026 news

Revenue Jersey is reminding Islanders that there are now just two weekends remaining before the deadline for submitting 2025 personal tax returns online.

Islanders are being encouraged to take part in the Living in Jersey Survey, a major piece of research designed to understand people's experiences of life in the Island

Chief Fire Officer highlights work of firefighter colleagues in other Channel Islands and reminds Islanders to remain vigilant as hot weather continues

Statistics Jersey is reminding Islanders who have received an invitation to take part in the 2026 Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey to complete the survey by Friday 17 July.

The Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham attended the 45th British-Irish Council Summit in Guernsey today.

Jersey’s assisted dying law has now been granted Royal Assent, a critical step in ensuring that the assisted dying service can begin operating on schedule late next year.

The Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham, has announced further appointments of Assistant Ministers within the Ministerial team.

Children and young people across Jersey have played a key role in shaping major Island projects through the School Council Network

Contractors and officers from Infrastructure and Environment are carrying out additional safety works at the Victoria Marine Lake

The public is being urged not to swim in, enter, or walk around the Victoria Marine Lake at West Park under any circumstances.

Jersey's new Council of Ministers held its inaugural meeting today, with the full team of newly-elected Ministers in attendance together with their Assistant Ministers.

The Government of Jersey has launched a powerful campaign to recruit staff for residential children’s homes, as part of a wider transformation of Children’s Services.

The Government of Jersey is taking action to help improve Islanders' access to financial products, including credit cards.

Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are moving from Liberté House to Bermuda House on Green Street, St Helier from Monday 6 July.  

The Chief Minister-designate has announced his nominations for a new Council of Ministers to lead the Island

The Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department has completed the recruitment of all four Partnership Leads as part of the launch of the Jersey Schools Partnership pilot.

​Jersey representatives have met the French Prime Minister at his official Parisien residence during a prestigious Franco British leadership programme.

Statement from the Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham

Following the Government of Jersey’s announcement in April, applications for the Back to School Bonus are now open.

Statement from Emma Baker, Health Protection Senior Nurse Advisor, Public Health on Meningitis B vaccinations

The States of Jersey Prison Service has successfully delivered the Find Your Voice songwriting, singing and recording project on the female wing at HMP La Moye

Islanders are being invited to take part in this year’s Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which launches on Thursday 11 June

Islanders invited to share experiences of Family Court cases involving domestic abuse with independent reviewer

The New Healthcare Facilities Programme has issued a statement on the Acute Hospital Procurement Process

Jersey will take part for the second consecutive year in European Garden Days from 5 to 7 June 2026

The Jersey Employment Forum has begun a consultation to gather evidence to support recommendations to the Social Security Minister on future minimum wage rates.

Statement from Simon West, Medical Director Health and Care Jersey

Essential refurbishment and upgrade works to Springfield Stadium will begin this summer.

Woman sentenced by the Royal Court to three years’ imprisonment for the importation of 56.28 grams of cocaine, with a street value of £14,000

The Jersey Customs and Immigration Service can confirm that the individual known as David Henry Law has been deported from the Island

The States of Jersey Police Police Community Safety Team will be working with partner agencies to deliver a Beach Safe awareness event on Friday 22 May

Benjamin Jake Bartlett Noble, aged 24 and from Stockport, was sentenced by the Royal Court to three years and four months imprisonment yesterday for the postal importation of 57.15 grams of cocaine hidden in candles.

A new fostering model is launching in Jersey to encourage more islanders to foster children and teenagers.

Health and Care Jersey's Cardiology team hosted two successful pop-up events to mark Heart Failure Awareness Week.

The Government of Jersey is continuing to work with the UK Home Office and airlines to resolve operational issues linked to the introduction of the ETA system.

Revenue Jersey is reminding Islanders that there is now one month remaining to submit their paper 2025 personal tax returns.

Islanders are being encouraged to get active this May with the launch of Love to Ride’s “Roll and Stroll” challenge.

Three Partnership Leads have been appointed as part of a two-year pilot to strengthen collaboration, inclusion, and leadership across Jersey schools.

Curtis Aubert has been sentenced by the Royal Court for the parts he played in a drugs importation into Jersey.

The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is reminding Islanders to use and dispose of barbeques safely following a bin fire.

Islanders are invited to attend pop‑up events during Heart Failure Awareness Week, offering free information along with blood pressure and heart rate checks.

A 44-year-old man has today been sentenced by the Royal Court to four-and-a-half years’ imprisonment for the importation of heroin, with a street value of £9,000.

A small number of speed limits will be reduced from tomorrow, Friday 24 April, in St. Saviour. A small number of speed limits will be reduced from tomorrow, Friday 24 April, in St. Saviour.

Fishing net handover – supporting Ukraine’s drone defence effort

Islanders are being encouraged to consider a career in healthcare and to apply for nursing degrees delivered locally by Health and Care Jersey’s (HCJ) Faculty of Health Education Centre.

The Government of Jersey is taking active steps to manage any potential impacts on the Island arising from the conflict in the Middle East.

The first Building a Safer Community, BASC, Report 2024–2025 has been published, marking a major step forward in how Jersey coordinates community safety, safeguarding and prevention across the Island.

A survey for individuals who have experience of family court proceedings in Jersey that involved allegations of domestic abuse has been launched.

The Government of Jersey has introduced a modernised Tourism Order that removes outdated regulatory requirements and gives accommodation providers greater freedom to innovate, invest, and enhance the visitor experience

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs has published the second progress report concerning Violence Against Women and Girls.

The States of Jersey recorded a net-asset increase to £8.9billion and an overall surplus of £262million in 2025

The Island's new Principal Educational Psychologist has officially started her work as part of the continued transformation and strengthening of the Educational Psychology Service.

​The first annual update of the progress made in delivering the Future-Fit Retail Roadmap has been published.

Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services on Acute Hospital Procurement Process

Young economist Hubert Libich awarded the Colin Powell Award 2025.

Planning permission granted for predator exclusion fence at Plémont.

Changes to Residential Tenancy Law come into effect.

Eligible families will be helped with the cost of preparing children for the new school year with a new Back to School Bonus this summer.  

The Minister for Housing has published the latest quarterly Homelessness in Jersey report.

Statement from the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, on recent travel issues

Performers are invited to register their interest in taking part in the Corn Riots 2026 celebration in September.

The Government has announced the second annual allocation of £1.5 million from the Jersey Reclaim Fund.

Work has officially begun on a modern, purpose-built Youth Centre on the former Ann Street Brewery site.

The Government of Jersey has published its response to a public consultation on proposed legislation to make it easier for Islanders to have illegal or harmful online content removed. 

The Minister for Housing has updated Jersey's first-time buyer policy guidance so that more Islanders can purchase FTB homes and qualify for assisted home ownership schemes.

Updated proposals to be shared with Islanders

The Government is inviting Islanders to give their views on proposed legislation designed to provide clear and consistent consumer credit protections.

Revenue Jersey is reminding Islanders that the Easter break is an ideal opportunity to complete and submit their 2025 personal tax returns.

A consultation report on the proposed plans to phase-out petrol and diesel vehicles has been published by the Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce.

An independent review has been carried out into bone densitometry scans at the Hospital between January 2017 and January 2022.

The States of Jersey Prison Service has launched the Twinning Project with Jersey Bulls Coach Paul McKay.

From next month, (April 2026) there will be some changes to Jersey’s border processes for non-visa nationals entering the Island from outside the Common Travel Area.

The Government of Jersey is expanding the Pension Plus Scheme which will benefit up to 1,300 additional pensioners.

The findings of the independent off-Island lead Reviewer, who conducted the Island SEND Review, have been published today following the first monitoring visit.

The latest independent actuarial valuation of the Public Employees Pension Fund shows the fund continues to perform well.

The Government of Jersey is joining forces with key partners across the Island’s arts, culture and heritage sectors.

Health and Care Jersey’s existing rules on access to free healthcare are to be revised to focus finite resources on residents and workers who make a social or financial contribution to our Island.

The Council of Ministers welcomes the States Assembly’s decision today to approve the establishment of the Jersey Capital Investment Fund,

The Government of Jersey has released the Public Sector Staffing Statistics report today, which shows the number of people working in the public service in 2025.

A digital atlas has been created, providing an interactive version of the maps and charts presented in the Jersey Marine Spatial Plan.

Around 50 Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs) from schools across the Island have been formally recognised for the essential support they provide to some of Jersey’s most vulnerable learners at the 2026 ELSA Conference, held on Friday 20 March.

Jersey’s Fire, Police and Ambulance Services will be tested on major incident joint working in an exercise on Wednesday 25 March.

​The Government of Jersey has published the All Age Mental Health Strategy (2026-2030).

Islanders who are affected by the modernisation of the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011 are reminded that there are two public engagement events.

A new online map and reporting form has been set up for Islanders to report Asian Hornet sightings in Jersey more easily.

The Government of Jersey has set the date for the introduction of a new excise duty on vape liquid (e-liquid) as 11 May 2026.

Public Health Jersey is aware of reports of meningitis cases affecting young people in Canterbury and the surrounding area

The Creative Island Partnership is inviting applications from Jersey-based poets to represent the Island at Transpoesie 2026.

The Minister for Social Securit has presented a Report to the States Assembly, which consists of a draft whistleblowing law.

An action plan to safeguard and grow the Island's financial and related professional services sector has been published by the Government of Jersey.

The Government of Jersey is hosting a Carers Connect Me event on Tuesday 17 March at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel.

Significant changes to the leadership structure of Jersey's education system are being introduced.

The Minister for Housing has signed an order that will next month bring in the biggest changes to Jersey’s residential tenancy law in more than a decade.

On Tuesday 10 March, the States Assembly passed new laws, secondary regulations, related to food. 

Assistant Chief Minister Deputy Malcolm Ferey has welcomed the publication of a report about Jersey’s FOI Law.

The Jersey Bank Depositors Compensation Scheme is being enhanced to make it easier for customers to access compensation.

Our thoughts remain with all those affected by the recent events in the Middle East.

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, has issued a statement.

The Minister for Health and Social Services and Minister for Children and Families will launch the All Age Mental Health Strategy (2026–2030) on Thursday 19 March.

A £3 million suite which enables doctors to treat conditions using only pinhole incisions has officially opened at Jersey General Hospital.

The School Council Network has set its agenda and priorities for 2026 following a workshop held at Jump Jersey.

Statement regarding recent events in the Middle East

The Government has published its Interim Response to the PFAS Scientific Advisory Panel’s Recommendations on Report 4 – PFAS and the Environment.

Jersey Library has been selected as an East and South-East England Regional and Country Finalist for Library of the Year in the British Book Awards.

Statement from Children, Young People, Education and Skills and States of Jersey Police.

Parents and carers can now apply online for funding to access high-quality childcare for children aged two to three.

A man from Dumfries has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment.

A landslip occurred last night on the Railway Walk, near the Jersey Water impounding pond near Mont Nicolle.

The Government of Jersey is delighted to announce the annual celebration of Jersey Children’s Day will take place on Sunday 12 July 2026.

Hautlieu School is to be reaccredited as a Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF.

The Minister for Housing has lodged a proposition seeking States Assembly approval for the appointment of new members to the Rent Tribunal.

The Government of Jersey has released the 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report.

Speech by the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, to the Jersey Chamber of Commerce

The Superintendent Registrar has published her annual statement for 2025. The annual statement from the Superintendent Registrar provides insights into the key life events of Islanders, as well as social and lifestyle trends

The Minister for Justice & Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, has lodged the Criminal Justice (Procedures) Amendment Law.

The Government of Jersey’s Educational Psychology Service has announced a number of important developments in its ongoing improvement journey.

An independent review of Jersey’s criminal justice system has taken place as part of the Government of Jersey’s work to implement the recommendations of the Taskforce on Violence Against Women and Girls.

Jersey has taken a major step forward in modern legislative drafting with the publication of the Computer-Readable Legislation Project report

Statement from the Education and Lifelong Learning Minister, Deputy Rob Ward.

Statement from the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward.

The Government of Jersey welcomes Standard & Poor's latest credit rating for Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has confirmed its intention to bring forward dedicated modern slavery legislation for Jersey.

Statement from the Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce.

Two men have been sentenced by the Royal Court for assisting unlawful immigration.

“Today’s sentencing by the Royal Court is a powerful reminder that breaches of Jersey’s immigration legislation will not be tolerated."

Innovative Islanders will soon be able to protect designs such as trademarks, patents and industrial designs in many jurisdictions worldwide using a single form.

The public consultation on the proposed 2030 phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles has now closed after a 12 week period of engagement.

More Islanders than ever before can apply for social rented housing, following changes implemented by the Minister for Housing.

The Minister for Treasury & Resources has lodged measures before the States Assembly to establish the Jersey Capital Investment Fund.

Work has started on the memorial garden at Haut du Mont, which is in honour of the ten Islanders who died following the explosion in December 2022.

The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, has today announced changes to services and support for carers and people with care needs.

Following the announcement of Bouygues UK as the Preferred Tenderer for the Acute Hospital at Overdale, a series of Meet the Buyer events will be taking place.

In recognition of World Cancer Day on Wednesday 4 February 2026, Islanders are invited to join an event from 11am to 3pm at the Jersey Library. in St Helier

Statement from Deputy Rob Ward Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning.

The Chief Minister and Assistant Chief Minister are pleased to publish the 2025 Common Population Policy Annual Report.

The Council of Ministers is strengthening safeguards to protect children and young people from online harm.

Paul Aked, Head of Jersey Met, has published a blog and video explaining how this is calculated.

Reminder for all parents with children due to start secondary school in September 2026.

The Reading Island Network has welcomed the launch of the National Year of Reading and announced two major initiatives.

From Sunday 1 February, retailers will no longer be permitted to sell remaining stocks.

An agreement has been reached by ministers and the Jersey Employment Trust to ensure JET can continue to provide support to Islanders.

The Government of Jersey has not introduced any changes to passport requirements for travel between Jersey and the UK.

Statement from the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, on the Jersey Employment Trust.

Statement from the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, on the Jersey Employment Trust.

The Minister for Housing has today published an update on progress made in supporting Islanders who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The Minister for Infrastructure today addressed representatives from across the construction and engineering sectors.

Speed limit signs will begin to be updated from Monday 19 January, in St Ouen.

Statement from the Minister for Social Security on the Jersey Employment Trust.

he Minister for Justice and Home Affairs has welcomed the lodging of key legislation.

The Minister for Housing is calling for applicants to serve on Jersey’s new Rent Tribunal.

There are a lot of reports of fallen trees and debris on the roads but our teams are out there clearing up - please travel with care.

A major incident is being declared from 7pm today. The RED wind warning remains in place with peak winds expected between 7pm and 3am.

Jersey Met has issued a RED wind warning as Storm Goretti approaches. The Government of Jersey has issued the following advice

Jersey Met is continuing to monitor Storm Goretti and how it will affect the Channel Islands

Stepbrothers from Manchester have both been sentenced today by the Royal Court.

New volunteering programme offers Islanders opportunity to contribute their time, skills, and compassion to support patients, families and visitors.