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Appeal Rejected for Ship Officer Jailed Over Fatal Jersey Collision
A ship officer jailed after a ferry collision that killed three fishermen has lost his appeal against his sentence.
Apr 31 min read


£250,000 Upgrade Approved for “Unusable” Jersey Park Toilets
Public toilets described as “dirty” and “broken” are set to be refurbished after parishioners approved a £250,000 upgrade at Elephant Park.
Apr 21 min read


Travel Disruption Blamed as Jersey Visitor Spending Falls £24m Short
Visitors to Jersey spent £24m less in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to a government progress report reviewing its £20m living wage support scheme.
Apr 22 min read


Independent Review Ordered Into Jersey Work Permit Rules Over Worker Exploitation Concerns
Politicians in Jersey have raised concerns that the island’s current work permit system leaves seasonal migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation, prompting calls for reform.
Apr 11 min read


Channel Islands Set to Launch New Digital Visa Programme
Visitors travelling to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man from outside the UK and Ireland will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 23 April, authorities have confirmed.
Apr 11 min read


St Helier Restores Historic Shipyard Garden After £1 Purchase
Work is underway to restore the former Allix Shipyard gardens after the Parish of St Helier took ownership of the site earlier this year for £1.
Mar 311 min read


Falling Newspaper Sales Put Ferry Service in Jeopardy
A daily freight ferry linking Jersey and Guernsey could be under threat due to falling newspaper demand and rising fuel costs.
Mar 311 min read


Thousands Raised as Jersey Swimarathon Sees Hundreds of Teams Take the Plunge
This year’s Jersey Swimarathon has raised £72,527.77 so far, with further donations still being counted following another successful event.
Mar 301 min read


Historic Savoy Hotel Sold to New Owner but Will Continue Trading
The Savoy hotel has been sold to an unnamed buyer, with assurances that the property will continue operating as a hotel despite previously being marketed as a potential residential development.
Mar 301 min read


Ferry Damaged After Berth Collision in Jersey, Evening Sailing Cancelled
A passenger ferry operated by DFDS sustained damage after colliding with a harbour berth while arriving in St Helier on Sunday.
Mar 301 min read


Community Hub Plan for Les Creux Pavilion Could Open Within Weeks
The woman behind the successful bid to take over Les Creux Pavilion says the site could begin hosting local groups within two months.
Mar 302 min read


Full-Fat Milk Makes a Comeback as Channel Islands Consumers Turn Away from Low-Fat Options
Full-fat milk is growing in popularity across the Channel Islands, with dairy producers reporting a significant shift away from low-fat options.
Mar 302 min read


Majority of Jersey Adults Overweight as Exercise Levels Fall Short, Report Finds
More than half of adults in Jersey are overweight or obese, while many are not getting enough exercise, according to a new public health report.
Mar 301 min read


Government Set to Require Businesses to Accept Cash by 2028 After Assembly Vote
The next government will be expected to introduce measures requiring businesses to accept cash payments by January 2028, following a States Assembly decision on Friday. Politicians backed a proposal from Deputy Montfort Tadier aimed at preserving cash as a payment option for islanders. The motion passed with 31 members voting in favour and eight against. Tadier told the Assembly there was an “important window of opportunity” to safeguard the continued use of cash. In his prop
Mar 272 min read


Islanders Frustrated by High Costs and Unreliable Travel, New Survey Finds
A new survey has highlighted growing frustration among Channel Islanders over the cost and reliability of travelling off-island.
Mar 272 min read


Animal Charity Urges Owners to Surrender Pets After Goldfish Found Abandoned in Jersey Pond
An animal charity in Jersey is urging pet owners to hand over unwanted animals to its shelter instead of abandoning them outdoors, after three goldfish were discovered dumped in a pond without food or proper shelter.
Mar 272 min read


Furniture Dealer on Trial Accused of Trying to Halt Abuse Investigation
A prominent furniture dealer has appeared in court accused of attempting to interfere with a historical abuse investigation involving a Catholic priest.
Mar 272 min read


Channel Islanders Face Age Verification Problems After Latest iPhone Update
iPhone users in Guernsey and Jersey are reporting problems verifying their age following the release of Apple’s latest software update.
Mar 261 min read


States staff count falls after recruitment freeze
Government workforce numbers in Jersey have fallen by 181 in non-frontline roles as a recruitment freeze on back-office positions remains in place.
Mar 261 min read


Jersey Approves Limited Bluefin Tuna Fishing as Species Returns to Island Waters
Jersey’s government has approved a limited programme allowing recreational fishing of Atlantic bluefin tuna, following what officials described as a “remarkable recovery” of the species.
Mar 261 min read
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