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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

The JSPCA Charity Shop is asking islanders for support ahead of 15 months of major roadworks set to begin on St John’s main road.

Les Quennevais Parade and Precinct in west Jersey may be one step closer to regeneration, as the Council of Ministers prepares to back a proposition calling for the area to be prioritised. The initiative, put forward by St Brelade Deputy Helen Miles, asks for the shopping precinct to be included in the Future-Fit Retail Roadmap and the West of Island Planning Framework, both key guides for Jersey’s development. It also requests that Les Quennevais be considered in work by the

Mark Temple Appointed Jersey’s Deputy Bailiff Attorney General Mark Temple has been appointed as Jersey’s new deputy bailiff, a move approved by King Charles III and formally announced in the States Assembly. Mr Temple succeeds Robert MacRae, who welcomed the appointment, noting that his successor “has served the island as a law officer for 10 years and I have every confidence that his experience and attributes will serve him well as a judge of the Royal Court and a presiding

Minister Pressed for Clarity on French Rejection of Jersey Scallops Jersey’s Environment Minister has been urged to explain reports that French authorities recently refused consignments of island-caught scallops because they were packed in ice made from local tap water. The Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel has asked Minister Steve Luce to provide further information on the incident and to clarify what paperwork or certification is currently required for

Independent Review of Inclusion in Jersey Schools Published An independent review into inclusion and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been published. Commissioned by the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning and the Interim Chief Officer of CYPES, the review assessed inclusion practices across Jersey, identifying strengths, areas for improvement, and actions for change. The Government has accepted all find

Jersey Shelter Seeks New Homes for Abandoned Snakes A Jersey animal shelter is appealing to reptile lovers to open their homes to six snakes currently in its care — including Ivy, a ball python who has been waiting nearly a year to be adopted. The Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA)  says it is reaching capacity, with a mix of corn snakes, ball pythons, a Texas rat snake, and a Nicaraguan dwarf boa  all in need of new homes. According to animal car

Safety Upgrades Planned for St Aubin’s Tunnels to Secure Tenants’ Future Plans have been submitted to improve safety at the former railway tunnels in St Aubin, allowing long-term tenants – including two shooting clubs and the Le Petit Train – to remain on site. The proposal includes installing fire screens, fire doors and security gates to bring the tunnels up to safety standards. The move follows earlier concerns that tenants might have to relocate amid safety risks, prompti

Opening of La Pulente’s Permanent Toilets Still on Hold Plans to open permanent public toilet facilities at the Nude Dunes development in La Pulente, St Ouen, have been further delayed, according to Jersey’s Infrastructure Minister. In a written response to a question from Deputy Montfort Tadier, Minister Andy Jehan confirmed that the property owner is still liaising with their insurance provider to ensure they have adequate public liability cover to operate the toilets. Depu

Jersey to Maintain Use of Glyphosate Despite Global Concerns A widely used weedkiller ingredient linked to cancer in a US court case will remain approved for use in Jersey, the government has confirmed. Environment Minister Steve Luce said the island would continue to “follow the lead” of the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which currently permit the use of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides. The decision follows renewed debate over the chemical’s safet

Emergency Repairs Planned for Historic Victoria Marine Lake Emergency works are set to begin on Jersey’s historic Victoria Marine Lake to address serious safety concerns, including risks of “potential rip tides and whirlpools” linked to changes in tidal flow through breaches in the sea wall, officials have confirmed. The 128-year-old seawater pool, located on St Helier’s waterfront, has been closed since 2023 following damage to its protective wall. The site, built in 1897 to

Sir Tim Le Cocq Concludes Six-Year Tenure as Jersey’s Bailiff Sir Tim Le Cocq has stepped down as Jersey’s Bailiff, marking the end of a six-year term at the head of the island’s judiciary and civic life. Appointed in 2019 by the late Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Tim served as the island’s 90th Bailiff and presided over his final sitting in the Royal Court this week. His tenure officially concludes exactly six years to the day since his appointment — a timeframe he had committed t