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Jersey Sees Inflation Edge Up to 2.8% as Costs for Food, Travel, and Leisure Climb The pace of price increases in Jersey picked up between June and September, according to the latest figures from Statistics Jersey . Its newly published Retail Prices Index (RPI) report shows that prices across the island rose by 2.8% in the year to September, marking a slight uptick in inflation over the summer months. Officials attributed the rise largely to higher costs for food, motoring, a

The Jersey data protection authority has directed the island’s financial ombudsman to strengthen its handling of personal data. The order followed a complaint concerning how the Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman managed a request for access to personal information. According to the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner, an investigation found that the ombudsman’s response “lacked clarity” and “raised questions regarding transparency and accuracy.” In a statem

Artist and holographer Rob Munday has launched legal proceedings against Chris Levine

DFDS partners with Eyecan to improve ferry travel for passengers with sight loss To mark Invisible Disabilities Week , ferry operator DFDS  has teamed up with local charity Eyecan  to explore ways of making travel easier and more inclusive for passengers with visual impairments. The collaboration forms part of DFDS’s wider Sunflower initiative , which focuses on recognising and supporting travellers with hidden disabilities across its routes. As part of the project, Mark Coxs

Jersey initiative gives sports kits a second life to support local families A new community recycling scheme in Jersey aims to ease financial pressures on families while ensuring more children can stay active in sport. The initiative, led by Jersey Sport  in partnership with social enterprise Acorn , will collect pre-loved sportswear and equipment to be cleaned, sorted, and resold at affordable prices through Acorn’s St Helier shop. Claudia Andrade, Jersey Sport’s inclusion a

Pet Groomer Blames Landlord Neglect for Major Business Loss A Jersey pet groomer says her business has suffered badly because of her landlord’s failure to repair her rented shop unit. Suzie Hazlewood, who ran Mucky Mutz  in Les Quennevais Precinct, claimed repeated leaks and damp made her premises unsafe. “Water came through the ceiling into the electrics,” she said. “It got worse with mould and fungus growing.” Ms Hazlewood said the building’s owner, UK-based High Tide Inves

Committee urges suspension of Deputy Philip Ozouf from States Assembly Jersey’s Privileges and Procedures Committee (PPC) has called for St Saviour’s Deputy Philip Ozouf to be suspended from the States Assembly while legal proceedings against him continue. The committee, which oversees members’ conduct and safeguards the Assembly’s reputation, said the move was necessary following Deputy Ozouf’s recent guilty pleas to several offences under the UK Immigration Act in the Royal

Jersey joins national joint surgery register to boost patient care Details of joint replacement operations carried out in Jersey are now being recorded on the National Joint Register (NJR), health officials have confirmed. The move means the island will contribute to and benefit from one of the world’s largest databases of orthopaedic surgery, which is used to improve patient outcomes and monitor implant performance. The NJR already holds information on more than 4.5 million

More Than 20,000 Unused Vaccines Disposed of After Low Uptake, Say Jersey Health Officials Over 20,000 doses of flu and Covid-19 vaccines were discarded last year after going unused, according to figures released by Jersey’s Health Department. Health Minister Tom Binet confirmed that 11,500 flu vaccines and 11,300 Covid-19 doses from both the spring and autumn campaigns had to be thrown away. Despite the wastage, 30,900 eligible islanders received their flu jabs, while 14,540

Jersey Zoo has announced the sudden death of Terry, a much-loved female Linne’s two-toed sloth, leaving keepers and visitors alike deeply saddened. A post-mortem examination revealed that Terry had a piece of food lodged in her airway, though further test results are still pending, zoo officials confirmed. Describing staff as “heartbroken at the sudden and unexpected death,” the zoo said the sloth house will remain closed until further notice. Terry leaves behind her 10-month

Men in Jersey Living Longer, But Women’s Life Expectancy Stalls, Report Finds Men in Jersey are now living, on average, one year and four months longer than they were a decade ago, according to new research from Public Health Jersey . However, the study found that women’s life expectancy has not changed during the same period. The latest figures show that women in Jersey can expect to live to 84.9 years , while men’s average life expectancy is 81.3 years . Public Health Jers

GB Surfing Event Halted After Alleged Abuse of Female Competitors A Great Britain surfing competition in Thurso, Caithness, was called off after several female athletes — including a 15-year-old — were allegedly subjected to verbal abuse from surfers not involved in the event. The incident occurred during the semi-finals of the GB Cup on Sunday, prompting organisers to suspend the competition for safety reasons. GB Surfing, which oversees national and Olympic-level teams, sai

Government Releases Ferry Contract After Mounting Criticism Jersey’s government has released details of its 20-year agreement with ferry operator DFDS, following growing public and industry concern over the company’s performance. Retailers have voiced frustration at DFDS’s freight charges and a series of cancelled sailings between Jersey and Guernsey, prompting a scrutiny panel to demand transparency around the long-term contract. Economic Development Minister Deputy Kirsten

New Bailiff of Jersey,

Step Into Dickens’ World: Jersey Youth Performing Arts Bring “A Christmas Carol” to Life at the Georgian House

JERSEY  – Ballet d’Jèrri will make its long-awaited debut on the main stage of the newly restored Jersey Opera House  this evening (24 October), marking a major milestone for the local dance company. The company returns with a double bill: Footsteps , an exploration of the connections that shape our lives, and Sand and Their Castles , a playful, poetic reflection on the transition from childhood to adulthood. Both works come from acclaimed international choreographers Garrett

French Racing Trimaran Recovered After Dramatic Midnight Rescue off Guernsey A French racing yacht that capsized in rough seas off Guernsey has been safely recovered, following a dramatic overnight rescue involving air and sea crews. The vessel, Koesio , was competing in an official transatlantic race from Le Havre, France, to Martinique  in the Caribbean when it overturned in the early hours of Sunday (26 October), a few miles northwest of Guernsey. Daring night-time rescue

Digital Jersey Scales Back Training After Government Funding Cut JERSEY  – The organisation responsible for promoting Jersey’s digital sector has announced it will scale back several of its training courses following a government funding reduction. Digital Jersey, which runs technology and digital skills programmes for islanders, said it faces a £400,000 shortfall  next year after the Education and Skills Department reduced its financial support. Chief Executive Tony Moretta

Jersey students have praised the island’s new £8 million sports facilities at the Oakfield Centre, describing them as a welcome boost for fitness and sporting opportunities. Officially opened on Thursday, the state-of-the-art complex sits beside Highlands and Hautlieu colleges and is already proving popular with students who are using the facilities as part of their lessons. The Oakfield Centre includes a 3G pitch, martial arts studios, and a purpose-built gymnastics hall, of

JT Group Acquires Isle of Man’s Leading Telecoms Provider Jersey Telecom’s parent company, JT Group, has announced the acquisition of Manx Telecom Group, the Isle of Man’s leading telecommunications provider. The deal makes JT Group the largest telecoms operator across the UK Crown Dependencies. The combined company will serve customers in Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man, with a commitment to investing in “resilient and secure, next-generation digital networks.” JT Grou