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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

Jersey Considers Tougher Laws on Dangerous Dogs Jersey’s constables have signaled plans to tighten laws on dangerous dogs to prevent serious injuries. One proposed change targets breeds such as the XL bully, which have been linked to attacks and deaths in other countries. Last year, Jersey banned the import of XL bullies without a special licence following a rise in dog attacks in the UK. At a scrutiny meeting on Friday, States Vet Susana Ramos said she wanted to avoid any in

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

Plans to convert a former seaside restaurant into self-catering accommodation have once again been rejected. Jersey’s Environment Minister, Deputy Steve Luce, dismissed an appeal against the refusal of updated proposals for the former Nude Food Dunes site at St Ouen’s Bay. The building has remained unused since the restaurant closed in late 2023. Initial plans to redevelop the property into self-catering holiday accommodation were turned down last year, with revised designs a

According to Jersey Fire and Rescue, crews were called to assist an English Bulldog named George Bullfrog , who had fallen onto a ledge about 15 metres (49 feet) below the cliff top on the island’s north coast at Bouley Bay . Using a drone to pinpoint the dog’s exact location, rescuers then hiked roughly 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) to reach the spot before carefully climbing down to retrieve him. The service said George was “very friendly and happy to see us,” adding that he w

Jersey Cows Helping Nepalese Farmers Boost Milk Quality and Income A project involving Jersey cows is transforming dairy farming in Nepal, with local farmers seeing major improvements in milk quality and yield. The initiative has been hailed as a “real success story” in tackling poverty, according to Jersey Overseas Aid. Under the four-year program, genetic material from Jersey cows is being sent to Nepal to allow cross-breeding with local cattle. This process aims to enhance

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’s Chief Minister will officially open a new £8 million sports complex in St Saviour this Thursday. Deputy Lyndon Farnham will welcome sports enthusiasts to the Oakfield Sports Centre, alongside Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan and Jersey Sport Chief Executive David Kennedy. The new facility features three multi-sport arenas, a 3G pitch, martial arts studios, and a purpose-built gymnastics hall. It will cater to a wide range of sports, including basketball, netball, a

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

Red Weather Warning Issued for Channel Islands as Severe Winds Approach A red weather warning has been issued for the Channel Islands, with forecasters warning of severe gale-force winds expected to hit from Thursday morning. According to the Jersey Met Office , south-easterly winds of force seven  are forecast to shift west to south-west, bringing gusts of up to 65 knots  across the Channel Islands shipping area. On land, Jersey and Guernsey  are expected to face gusts of ar

Government to Proceed with New Primary School at Former Gasworks Site Despite Calls for More Green Space Jersey’s government has confirmed it will move forward with plans to build a new primary school on the former gasworks site in St Helier, despite renewed efforts to have the land added to the Millennium Town Park instead. Constable Simon Crowcroft had urged the States Assembly to ask ministers to rethink the project, arguing that residents in the island’s capital deserve m

Government Open to Reviewing Freight Pricing if Costs Rise for Islanders The government is willing to revisit Jersey’s freight pricing structure if it is shown to be driving up the cost of goods for islanders, according to Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham . Deputy Farnham said he remained confident that the current flat-rate system —under which all freight operators pay the same charge per metre of space used on ships bringing goods to the island—was beneficial in the lon