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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

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Islanders Invited to Learn Lifesaving Skills on Restart a Heart Day Islanders are being encouraged to take part in free training sessions in St Helier today to learn how to save a life using CPR and defibrillation techniques. Health professionals and members of the Ambulance Service are on hand at Charing Cross, teaching passers-by how to respond in an emergency and highlighting the vital role that bystanders play in improving survival rates. Currently, only one in 25 people

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, will visit Jersey later this week for a series of meetings and commemorative events. According to the Bailiff’s Chambers, the Labour MP will meet members of the States Assembly and government ministers to discuss Jersey’s political and constitutional ties with the United Kingdom. During his visit, Sir Lindsay will also have the opportunity to learn more about Jersey’s unique political traditions, including its parish sys

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Aqua-mar fisheries manager Nathalie Porritt has warned that new French import rules, including strict requirements on how ice is made, are making it increasingly difficult to export shellfish from Jersey. Under the new rules, Jersey tap water can no longer be used to produce ice without additional testing, and some summer shipments of scallops had to be destroyed for failing to meet temperature standards. “To maintain the required cold temperature, we now have to line scallop

The Parish of Grouville has been formally criticised by Jersey’s Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) after it mistakenly shared the personal details of the wrong individual with a debt collection agency. The breach occurred when parish staff identified the wrong person as being in arrears on their rates due to a name mix-up. Constable Mark Labey acknowledged the error, describing it as “an understandable mistake,” but said the parish had since strengthened its data-

Channel Islands strengthen regional ties at political summits in Brittany and Ille-et-Vilaine Representatives from Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark attended this week’s annual political summits with the regional council of Brittany and the departmental council of Ille-et-Vilaine. The meetings reinforced long-standing partnerships between the Channel Islands and their French neighbours, built through Memorandums of Understanding — Jersey’s dating back 15 years with Ille-et

A new patient advisory group has been formed to ensure Islanders living with or affected by cancer have a direct role in shaping Jersey’s future Cancer Strategy. The Cancer Advisory and Patient Strategy (CAPS) Group — created through a partnership between Health and Care Jersey, Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey, and Jersey Hospice Care — met for the first time on Saturday, 11 October, at Jersey Library. During the session, members shared their personal experiences and discusse

Plans to transform the long-abandoned La Folie Inn in St Helier — potentially including a 150-room hotel — have attracted “encouraging interest,” according to Ports of Jersey. The historic 18th-century pub, once a favourite among harbour workers and sailors, has stood empty since its closure in 2004. Ports launched a procurement process in July to find partners for the 3,000 sq m waterfront site, following a study into commercially viable redevelopment options. A Ports spokes

Motorcyclist Injured in St Helier Collision with Truck A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision with a truck in St Helier on Monday morning. The crash, involving a white commercial vehicle and a black moped, happened outside the ambulance station on Rouge Bouillon at around 08:45. According to police, the moped rider sustained a serious wrist injury and received hospital treatment before being discharged later the same day. Officers are appealing for witnesses o

Network of Safe Spaces to Support Vulnerable People Across Jersey A new network of “safe places” is being set up across Jersey to provide refuge and support for people who feel vulnerable, intimidated, or at risk. The Government of Jersey is inviting local businesses — including cafés, banks, and sports clubs — to register as Safe Places and open their doors to those in need. Under the scheme, anyone seeking help will be welcomed by trained staff who can respond with empathy