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A major redevelopment of Fort Regent could see a new multi-use arena, bowling alley and six-screen cinema open by 2029, subject to planning approval and funding, government officials have confirmed.

Visitor numbers at Jersey Museum almost doubled in the first year after entry was made free, according to a new report. The government began covering admission costs in July 2024, resulting in a 97% rise in footfall by July 2025, the arts, culture and heritage delivery report found. Louise Downie, director of curation and experience at Jersey Heritage, said free access was important to ensure everyone could engage with the island’s heritage, regardless of their financial circ

Travellers from Jersey will be able to visit Bordeaux - often dubbed “The Sleeping Beauty” thanks to new direct summer flights launching in June.

More passengers travelled abroad from Jersey in early 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to official figures.

Islanders are being invited to view revised proposals for the future of Fort Regent at a public exhibition later this month. The Government of Jersey, alongside the States of Jersey Development Company (SoJDC), will present the updated designs at the Pomme d'Or Hotel on 14 April at 17:30. The latest plans follow extensive public consultation. An independent survey in 2021 gathered feedback from more than 2,500 people, while a further consultation last year attracted responses

Barclays customers in Jersey will be unable to deposit cash for more than a week this summer as Barclays prepares to temporarily shut its only island branch for refurbishment work.

Visitors to Jersey spent £24m less in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to a government progress report reviewing its £20m living wage support scheme.

Politicians in Jersey have raised concerns that the island’s current work permit system leaves seasonal migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation, prompting calls for reform.

A daily freight ferry linking Jersey and Guernsey could be under threat due to falling newspaper demand and rising fuel costs.

A new survey has highlighted growing frustration among Channel Islanders over the cost and reliability of travelling off-island.

iPhone users in Guernsey and Jersey are reporting problems verifying their age following the release of Apple’s latest software update.

A leading fee-paying school in Jersey has warned that a forthcoming rise in tuition charges will still leave it short of covering day-to-day expenses.

New guidance aimed at helping Jersey’s business community navigate the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been issued by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Jersey. The organisation says the framework offers practical support for directors and senior executives as they respond to fast-moving technological changes affecting every sector of the economy. It is intended to address common concerns among leaders who remain cautious about adopting AI. IoD Jersey chair Ian Webb hi

A visit to Portelet Bay this summer could soon offer more than sun and sea, with proposals that may allow visitors to enjoy pizza, drinks, a swim - and even a sauna.

Plans for a new hotel at Strive in St Peter have been unanimously approved by the Planning Committee following a lengthy and challenging approval process.

A new tax on vape products is being introduced in Jersey as part of efforts to address rising e-cigarette use among young people. The measure, approved in the most recent Budget, will add £2 to every 10ml of vape liquid. Officials say the move is designed to discourage uptake while maintaining vaping as a lower-cost alternative for smokers trying to quit. Recent figures show that more than half of adults aged 16 to 34 have experimented with e-cigarettes at least once. This fo

Ports of Jersey has announced it will assume control of the Shipyard café at St Helier Harbour, marking a shift in how food and drink services are delivered at the Elizabeth Terminal.

Plans for a major solar farm in St Mary have been put on hold, according to Jersey Electricity, as the company reassesses its wider renewable energy strategy.

Plans to clamp down on unlicensed taxi operations in Jersey have moved a step closer to becoming law, as proposals to introduce fines and criminal penalties gain political backing.

Employees in Jersey who report wrongdoing in their workplace could soon be safeguarded under proposed new legislation designed to prevent unfair treatment.