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Jersey’s Children and Education Minister has confirmed that up to 30 funded hours will be offered to nursery children, aged 3 to 4, through the Nursery Education Fund (NEF).

A planning application for the proposed Les Quennevais skatepark has been submitted today (Friday 26 February), and one for the proposed South Hill skatepark is expected to be ready for submission within the next week.

Following announcements by Department for Education in the UK on the re-opening of Universities, the Government of Jersey is advising university students of the guidance.

Jersey’s Superintendent Registrar has published her Annual Statement for 2020 which provides insights into Islanders’ key life events.

From Monday 1 March, singing, brass, and woodwind music will be allowed in outdoor settings only, for up to 10 adults.

The Hospital Catering Facility, HMP La Moye, and Caring Cooks, are all taking part in the Island’s Green Kitchen Standard. This pilot project is part of the Government’s response to becoming carbon neutral.

The latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics (as at Sunday, 21 February) show that 29, 312 doses have been administered to Islanders.

From September, students in Jersey will be able to study for an A-Level and BTEC-equivalent qualification in digital engineering.

Ministers respond to Director of Civil Aviation’s decision to rescind instruction to remove airport arrivals hall

Islanders aged 60-64 will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments from tomorrow, Thursday, 25 February, as part of the next eligible group outlined by the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JVCI).

A summary of responses to a consultation has been published, setting out the retail industry’s views on the minimum price for bags for life

​On Tuesday 23 February, a consultation with over 100 individuals from sports clubs and associations around the Island was held to discuss the re-connection of sport and exercise.

Services across Health and Community Services will re-open to visitors from Wednesday 24 February.

More Islanders will have access to the COVID Alert App, including Islanders using older iPhones, and young people aged 13 and older.

Islanders at Moderate Risk who are aged 45-54 are to receive letters inviting them to receive their vaccination

Individuals known to GPs and Learning Disability services, who have learning disabilities, are able to access their COVID-19 vaccine at the day service centre, Le Geyt, as part of a joint initiative with the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.

A new independent report has been published as part of a number of appraisals helping to shape the Island Plan.

A small Covid outbreak has been identified and contained

Following the announcement that certain hospitality services will open on Monday 22 February, the Government has issued guidance for Islanders and businesses to follow.

On Friday 19 February 2021, the Royal Court imposed a fine of £550,000 on LGL Trustees Limited (LGL), and awarded costs of £50,000, for failing to comply with the requirements of the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008.

The Government, Jersey Trees for Life, Earthwatch Europe and Jersey Electricity have joined forces with Hautlieu School to plant the Channel Islands’ first tiny forest as part of Jersey’s Climate Conversation.