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Safety Upgrades Planned for St Aubin’s Tunnels to Secure Tenants’ Future Plans have been submitted to improve safety at the former railway tunnels in St Aubin, allowing long-term tenants – including two shooting clubs and the Le Petit Train – to remain on site. The proposal includes installing fire screens, fire doors and security gates to bring the tunnels up to safety standards. The move follows earlier concerns that tenants might have to relocate amid safety risks, prompti

Opening of La Pulente’s Permanent Toilets Still on Hold Plans to open permanent public toilet facilities at the Nude Dunes development in La Pulente, St Ouen, have been further delayed, according to Jersey’s Infrastructure Minister. In a written response to a question from Deputy Montfort Tadier, Minister Andy Jehan confirmed that the property owner is still liaising with their insurance provider to ensure they have adequate public liability cover to operate the toilets. Depu

Jersey to Maintain Use of Glyphosate Despite Global Concerns A widely used weedkiller ingredient linked to cancer in a US court case will remain approved for use in Jersey, the government has confirmed. Environment Minister Steve Luce said the island would continue to “follow the lead” of the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which currently permit the use of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides. The decision follows renewed debate over the chemical’s safet

Emergency Repairs Planned for Historic Victoria Marine Lake Emergency works are set to begin on Jersey’s historic Victoria Marine Lake to address serious safety concerns, including risks of “potential rip tides and whirlpools” linked to changes in tidal flow through breaches in the sea wall, officials have confirmed. The 128-year-old seawater pool, located on St Helier’s waterfront, has been closed since 2023 following damage to its protective wall. The site, built in 1897 to

Sir Tim Le Cocq Concludes Six-Year Tenure as Jersey’s Bailiff Sir Tim Le Cocq has stepped down as Jersey’s Bailiff, marking the end of a six-year term at the head of the island’s judiciary and civic life. Appointed in 2019 by the late Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Tim served as the island’s 90th Bailiff and presided over his final sitting in the Royal Court this week. His tenure officially concludes exactly six years to the day since his appointment — a timeframe he had committed t

Jersey Lifeboat to Get Engine Upgrade for Greater Speed and Endurance One of Jersey’s key rescue vessels is set to receive a major boost next year as it undergoes a full engine refit. The Sir Max Aitken III, operated by the Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA), will be fitted with two new Baudouin engines supplied by French manufacturers and installed by local marine engineering firm DK Collins. A recent technical assessment found the Tyne-class steel lifeboat to be in “excellen

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

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The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, has reassured Islanders that Jersey’s pension funds are in a strong and secure position, with reserves exceeding £2.5 billion — enough to pay pensions for more than seven years without further contributions. Responding to public concerns, Deputy Feltham said claims that the Government is misusing the Social Security Reserve Fund are “simply not true.” She emphasised that the funds are growing and will continue to do so

A new report has highlighted that significantly fewer older islanders received the shingles vaccine in 2024 than health experts recommend. According to the Public Health Jersey Immunisation Report 2024 , fewer than 30% of 70-year-olds were vaccinated against shingles — well below the Department of Health and Social Care’s 60% target. Health officials warned that around one in four people are likely to contract shingles at some point in their lives. The condition, which causes

Durrell Trust to Host Royal Celebration Marking 100 Years Since Gerald Durrell’s Birth The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust has unveiled plans for a special royal event celebrating the life and legacy of its founder, Gerald Durrell, on what would have been his 100th birthday. Widely regarded as a pioneer in wildlife conservation, Durrell’s passion and groundbreaking vision reshaped global approaches to protecting endangered species. To commemorate his centenary, the Trust

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

250 Islanders Join Former Rugby Star in Jersey MND Fundraiser A total of 250 runners  took part in a 5km fun run along St Helier’s waterfront on Wednesday, alongside former Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain rugby league player Kevin Sinfield , to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Sinfield, who has raised over £10 million  for MND since 2019 in honour of his late friend Rob Burrow, said he was “really honoured” to be in Jersey. “To see so many people an

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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Jersey Reports Continued Improvements in Air Quality for 2024 Jersey’s Natural Environment Water and Air team, part of the Infrastructure and Environment Department, has released its 2024 Annual Air Quality Report, produced in partnership with Ricardo Ltd. Monitoring throughout the year included automatic measurements of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅) at sites across St Helier and other locations, as well as diffusion tube sampling for NO₂ and

The former St Saviour’s Hospital site has been earmarked primarily for affordable housing, according to new development guidance published by the government. The 36-page development brief  provides direction for future plans on the site, which was originally designated for housing in 2021 after it was deemed no longer suitable for modern healthcare use. The site has now been vacated, following the closure of Orchard House in June last year and the transfer of patients to the