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Plans Unveiled for Multimillion-Pound Business Expansion
A £30 million investment plan has been announced to support businesses in Jersey, with the Government of Jersey introducing three new...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Condor Granted Seven-Month Extension on Contract
The Government of Jersey has extended Condor Ferries’ current contract for an additional seven months to continue operating freight and...
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Revised Waterfront Development Plan 'Addresses Key Issues'
The developer leading the project to transform St Helier's waterfront, Jersey Development Company (JDC), has opened its revised proposal...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Room Dedicated to First Female States Greffier
A room in the States of Jersey building has been named in honour of Mary Newcombe, the first woman to serve as Greffier of the States....
Nov 2, 20241 min read


Jersey Raises Income Threshold for Maintenance Grants
Starting in 2025, more families in Jersey will qualify for the largest available government grant to help cover university living costs,...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Hundreds of Low-Income Workers to Receive £250 Payment
Approximately 900 lower-income workers in Jersey will receive a £250 lump sum payment as a temporary measure until a living wage is...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Lack of Choice for Jersey Ferry Operator Deemed 'Embarrassing'
The Jersey government’s failure to select a ferry operator after ten months has been labelled “deeply embarrassing” by political...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Plans for Bilingual Schools Rejected by States
Jersey's politicians have voted against the creation of bilingual schools. The proposition, entered by Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache, asked...
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Minister Announces Budget Increase to Support Care Leavers
Jersey's children's minister has announced plans to increase the budget for the care leavers offer, a program that supports islanders...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


EU postpones biometric border scheme just five weeks ahead of planned rollout
The European Union's entry-exit system (EES) has been postponed once again, just ahead of its planned rollout on November 10th. The...
Oct 13, 20241 min read


Citizenship rule for politicians could be removed
The requirement for constables and deputies to be British citizens could be removed if a proposition is approved. Deputy Montfort Tadier...
Oct 13, 20241 min read


New Hourly Wage Suggested for Carers in Jersey
Jersey ministers are considering introducing a standardised hourly rate for carers who provide in-home care services. A Ministerial...
Oct 11, 20241 min read


Channel Islands to Provide Subsidies for Ferry Service to France
The governments of Jersey, Guernsey, and Sark have reached an agreement to subsidize a passenger ferry service to France through the end...
Oct 11, 20241 min read


Consultation launched for proposed new banking legislation
The Jersey government is seeking public feedback on draft legislation aimed at changing the system for reclaiming money if a bank closes....
Oct 11, 20241 min read


Public consultation launched for upcoming banking legislation
The government in Jersey has asked for views on its draft legislation to change the system people use to claim money back if their bank...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


"Government Spending on External Staff Rises in 2023"
The States of Jersey reported an increase in spending on consultants, agency workers, and other external staff in 2023 compared to the...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


People oppose pedestrian zone plan in St Helier
The Government of Jersey is considering future road closures around Broad Street in St Helier as part of a plan to make the town centre...
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Housing Minister Revises Eligibility Criteria for Social Housing and Assisted Home Ownership Programs
The Minister for Housing has announced changes to social housing and assisted home ownership eligibility policies, aimed at making it...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Students Explore Politics During Democracy Week
As part of Democracy Week, Jersey students have been learning about local politics through visits from politicians at schools across the...
Sep 29, 20241 min read


Public spending statistics report published
Statistics Jersey has published the "Public Spending Statistics 2023" report, which details government spending in Jersey. The report...
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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