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Mini-libraries bring free books to Jersey’s rural parishes
Small community libraries are appearing in Jersey’s countryside, offering Islanders a free and simple way to discover new books.
Aug 251 min read


Search called off after lost wingfoil sparks fears for missing kitesurfer
A major air and sea search was launched off Jersey after a wingfoil spotted near Seymour Tower raised concerns that a kitesurfer could be missing at sea.
Aug 251 min read


Jersey earnings rise 1.2% after inflation
Average earnings in Jersey increased by 1.2% in real terms in the year to June 2026, according to the latest figures from Statistics Jersey.
Aug 251 min read


Jersey lands first locally caught bluefin tuna
Jersey’s fishing industry has reached a landmark moment, with locally caught bluefin tuna now being sold at the Jersey Fish Market for the first time.
Aug 243 min read


Jersey Airport recognised for progress on carbon reduction
Jersey Airport has received international recognition for its work to improve sustainability and cut carbon emissions.
Aug 241 min read


Jersey full-time workers earn median £930 a week as pay rises 4.1%
The typical full-time worker in Jersey earned £930 a week in June 2026, equivalent to annual earnings of £48,360, according to new figures from Statistics Jersey.
Aug 241 min read


Jersey Airport unveils new signs to give travellers a local welcome
Jersey Airport has introduced new signage across its arrivals areas as part of an upgrade designed to give passengers a stronger sense of the island from the moment they land.
Aug 241 min read


Jersey parishes urged to raise rates when needed
The chair of Jersey’s Constables Committee has defended parish rate increases, saying authorities must raise charges when necessary to keep services financially sustainable.
Aug 242 min read


Jersey ambulance service handles almost 1,200 calls in July
Jersey’s ambulance service responded to 1,194 calls in July - around 300 more than its usual monthly average.
Aug 211 min read


Voisin apologises after minimum wage comments spark government concern
Jersey’s Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Gerald Voisin, has apologised for publicly commenting on the future of the minimum wage without first discussing his views with fellow ministers.
Aug 212 min read


Medicinal cannabis prescriptions rise by 35% in Jersey
Doctors in Jersey prescribed more than 72,000 medicinal cannabis products in 2025, a 35% increase on the previous year, according to figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request.
Aug 211 min read


Jersey GCSE pass rate rises to 77.1%
Jersey students are celebrating their GCSE results, with the island’s overall pass rate rising to 77.1%, up from 76.3% last year.
Aug 211 min read


Police appeal after man injured in St Helier assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 61-year-old man was injured during an alleged assault in St Helier in the early hours of Saturday, 15 August.
Aug 211 min read


Dementia Jersey launches ‘Find Your Groove’ campaign to get Islanders moving
Dementia Jersey has launched a new campaign encouraging Islanders to make movement part of their everyday lives, highlighting the benefits of physical activity for both overall wellbeing and long-term brain health.
Aug 202 min read


Thousands of Jersey families receive first Back to School Bonus
More than 2,500 Jersey schoolchildren are set to benefit from the government's first Back to School Bonus, designed to help families meet the rising cost of school essentials.
Aug 202 min read


Jersey water supplies remain under pressure despite end of drought
Jersey may still face hosepipe restrictions despite recent rainfall bringing an end to the island's officially declared drought.
Aug 202 min read


Rain brings end to Jersey’s 22-day dry spell
Rain falling across Jersey today has brought an end to a 22-day period without measurable rainfall.
Aug 191 min read


Jersey schools introduce five-item cap on branded uniforms
Families in Jersey are set to benefit from a new school uniform policy limiting the number of compulsory branded items to five per pupil.
Aug 192 min read


States told to repair Brise de Mer seawall after complaint upheld
A States complaints panel has ruled against the government over responsibility for part of a seawall at Brise de Mer in St Clement.
Aug 192 min read


Jersey Zoo celebrates arrival of new adder snakelets
Jersey Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new generation of adders as its summer breeding season continues.
Aug 191 min read
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