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Ten local organisations are being offered free cyber health checks as part of a new initiative aimed at strengthening Jersey’s defences against cyber crime. The Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) has launched a pilot programme to provide tailored guidance and advice, helping businesses and charities assess their cyber resilience and identify potential vulnerabilities. As part of the scheme, participating organisations will complete a detailed survey examining existing protec

Jersey firms say staff shortages are holding back growth, survey finds A growing number of Jersey businesses say skills and staff shortages are hampering their operations, according to the latest Business Tendency Survey  from Statistics Jersey . The quarterly report, which tracks economic sentiment among local firms, found that 70% of businesses operating at or above capacity  cited a shortage of skilled workers as their biggest constraint. Meanwhile, more than half of under

Telecoms operator Sure by Beyon has announced plans to invest £48 million

Jersey Post Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Siviter, has been elected to the Board of Directors of PostEurop, the association representing postal operators across Europe. His appointment follows a vote held during PostEurop’s General Assembly in Albania. Mr Siviter will begin his two-year term on 1 January 2026 , joining a board made up of senior representatives from some of Europe’s leading postal organisations, including Deutsche Post and DHL (Germany), Swiss Post, Po

Les Quennevais Parade and Precinct in west Jersey may be one step closer to regeneration, as the Council of Ministers prepares to back a proposition calling for the area to be prioritised. The initiative, put forward by St Brelade Deputy Helen Miles, asks for the shopping precinct to be included in the Future-Fit Retail Roadmap and the West of Island Planning Framework, both key guides for Jersey’s development. It also requests that Les Quennevais be considered in work by the

St Martin Residents Voice Fears Over Belle Fontaine Solar Farm Proposal Plans for a large solar farm at Belle Fontaine, St Martin, have sparked opposition from residents who fear the project could disturb the parish’s peaceful countryside and harm local wildlife. The proposed 5.2-megawatt development would span roughly eight hectares of Crown land and form part of Jersey Electricity’s (JE) Solar 5000  initiative, which aims to produce 25 megawatts of solar energy locally by 2

Finance and retail executives in the Channel Islands are urging companies to make environmental responsibility a central part of their business strategies. The call came during the Business Sustainability Conference held in Jersey on Wednesday, where local and regional business leaders gathered to discuss climate and environmental challenges. Andrew Mitchell, founder of Jersey-based finance consultancy Equilibrium Futures, said: “Money makes the world go around, but it also d

Family-Run Portuguese Restaurant to Close After 30 Years in Jersey Barros’ Tropical Bistro is set to close its doors in December 2025, marking the end of three decades serving the island’s community. The family-run Portuguese restaurant first opened on Colomberie in 1995 before relocating to its current spot on the corner of David Place, where it has remained ever since. Manager and chef Michelle de Barros has confirmed that the closure comes as a result of the building’s lea

The Times Jersey  will launch The Journal next week, a new dedicated section focused on business and finance, offering sharp insight into Jersey’s evolving economic landscape and key industry developments. Designed for the island’s business leaders, investors, and professionals, The Journal  delivers in-depth coverage of local enterprise, professional services, and the sectors shaping Jersey’s future. Regular features include: Business and economic news Legal and financial an

Co-op Boss Reassures Shoppers: New Age-Check Tech Doesn’t Store Photos The Channel Islands Co-op has assured customers that its new in-store age verification technology does not  store or retain any customer data. The system, which uses facial age estimation software, has been rolled out across 10 Jersey stores  as part of a pilot scheme designed to make buying age-restricted products such as alcohol, tobacco and vapes faster and more secure. Co-op chief executive Mark Cox  s

Carey Olsen partner Robert Milner has been appointed as a Commissioner of the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), strengthening the regulator’s leadership team with his extensive industry experience. A highly regarded Jersey funds lawyer , Robert has been an active figure in shaping the island’s financial services landscape for over a decade. His contributions through the Jersey Funds Association  and various industry working groups have helped to inform key developm

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The Government of Jersey will take over the management of AquaSplash from October 2026, as part of plans to bring the leisure centre under the island’s Active programme. The move means that Serco (Jersey) Ltd, which has managed AquaSplash for almost 25 years, will hand over operations to the government following a review into the facility’s efficiency. Infrastructure Minister Constable Andy Jehan said the change would deliver better value for taxpayers and help secure the poo

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Hospitality leaders have warned that Jersey risks losing more businesses unless urgent action is taken to tackle rising costs and...

Liberation Brewing Co has confirmed it will cease brewing in Jersey next year, ending more than 150 years of beer production on the...

he Channel Islands Coop is introducing new facial recognition-style software in 10 of its Jersey outlets from Monday in a bid to...

The Jersey Royal Company has submitted plans to convert the vacant Talana Hotel on Bagot Road into accommodation for its workers. The...

A ferry link between Jersey and Guernsey has carried more than 25,000 passengers in its first summer of operation, according to operator...

Ferry operator DFDS has rejected claims that its freight pricing is driving up costs for Islanders after a sharp attack from...