2013 news

Jersey's States primary schools will get 3 new head teachers this year

Parking charges start on 2 April at a number of car parks that have been free during the winter months

12 beaches passed the highest quality standard in the Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide

Registered unemployment figures for February 2013 have been released by the Statistics Unit

Latest labour market report for December 2012 published

Mario Lundy, who has been Director of Education since 2008, will retire next year

Free aviation themed play area opens in the arrivals terminal

Islanders advised to ensure suppliers comply with regulations before buying online or by mail order

Discussions held as part of consultation on future of sport in Jersey

Islanders urged to check roofs and take preventative action against nesting gulls

Household cap removed for people claiming benefits to care for someone full-time

Islanders who want to give their views on the planning appeals process now have until April 26 to make a submission

Vet authorities across the Channel Islands work together to publish updated information on pet travel requirements

The Better Life Index 2013 has been released by the States of Jersey Statistics Unit

From 8am on Saturday 23 March, the westbound carriageway of Victoria Avenue will be closed as Transport and Technical Services carry out emergency repair work

Motivated jobseekers with an eye for business are invited to apply for new scheme.

Transport and Technical Services are asking the public's views on plans to improve pedestrian facilities in the Parade and Gloucester Street

Public sector employees' pensions are being reviewed to ensure they are sustainable for the future

Jersey College for Girls Preparatory School has announced the appointment of a new head teacher

Register to vote - referendum on States Reform is in five weeks

Youth Centre launches new song-writing competition

The Railway Walk has been reopened after work to clear damage caused by recent snow and blizzards

Two speakers announced for conference on free access to law in a changing world

Islanders encouraged to switch lights off as part of a global initiative to show concern for climate change

The Chief Minister has announced that Jersey has signed a package of tax measures with the UK Government

80 new life long homes are being developed in St Saviour for social rented use

The Department of the Environment has launched a public consultation to find out what people think about planning appeals in Jersey

Passport office is asking people to apply for passports early to avoid long waiting times in peak travel months

The Environment Department is looking for new volunteers to help record butterfly sightings

Five new bus routes will operate over the spring

His Excellency Eduards Stiprais is due in the Island next week

Fuel storage procedures tightened up after oil spill in St Ouen

Two new appointments strengthen Locate Jersey team

Chief Minister issues statement following Bishop of Winchester's withdrawal of Dean of Jersey's commission

No Smoking Day 2013 follows a 'Swap Fags for Swag' theme, encouraging people to think about financial benefits of quitting smoking

Education Minister proposes parents should pay for extra-curricular instrument tuition

Tourism Development Fund finances archeological research in Jersey

A million square feet of ‘pipeline’ office space now approved by Planning

International conference on small islands will be hosted in Jersey next year

Jersey and Guernsey ministers discuss joint projects for 2013

Jersey Finance gives Advance Plus trainees the chance to meet employers and take a tour of finance industry

Students design a "Come Dine With Me" style event to improve cooking skills

Islanders have chance to cycle on Jersey Airport's runway and raise money for charity

Jersey's latest retail sales figures have been published by the Statistics Unit

Concerns over number of commercial vehicles impounded with defective brakes and worn tyres at a St Martin road check

Volunteers learn new skills and provide a boost to conservation work for the National Trust for Jersey

The Council of Ministers confirms commitment to 'Housing the Community'

A new website designed for smartphones provides easy access to the latest travel information, weather forecasts and job vacancies

Research commissioned by the Jersey Community Relations Trust will focus on education and community groups

Planning Applications Panel rejects second boatyard development application

The Economic Development Minister will meet Israeli Government officials and business leaders in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv next week

Ambulances will promote life-saving messages about strokes

Islanders have until 30 April to share their views about housing conditions in Jersey

A record number of universities will attend this year's Higher Education Fair at Hautlieu school next week

A law designed to stop so-called 'vulture funds' from using Jersey's courts has been adopted

Improving premises is the focus of this year's Youth Service conference at Hautlieu school

The Department for Education, Sport and Culture has published a report that summarises the public's responses to its consultation on the future of education in Jersey