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Community Split on Plans to Fund Leisure
Opinions are split over how to fund the £110m redevelopment of Jersey’s Fort Regent leisure centre. The government plans to borrow £43m in its 2026–2029 budget to begin phase one, which includes roof repairs and asbestos removal. The remaining £67m would be set out in later budgets. While many islanders support redeveloping Fort Regent, they disagree on how the project should be paid for. Plans from the Jersey Development Company include a 2,500-seat theatre, bowling alley, c
Nov 27, 20251 min read


States urged to set aside £130k for Sunday polls
Sunday voting Jersey, States urged to set aside £130k for Sunday polls
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Blue Islands: Minister Outlines Statement, Timeline, and Government Support
Blue Islands: Minister Outlines Statement, Timeline, and Government Support
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Regulations Eased for Local Businesses
Regulations Eased for Local Businesses
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Jersey Plans Stronger Cyber Security Legislation
Jersey Plans Stronger Cyber Security Legislation
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Local Shops Embrace Plan for Roadworks Compensation
Local Shops Embrace Plan for Roadworks Compensation
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Efforts Begin to Improve Safety at Seawater Pool
Efforts Begin to Improve Safety at Seawater Pool
Nov 25, 20251 min read


LGBTQ+ Families to Celebrate Landmark Law Change at St Helier Event
LGBTQ+ Families to Celebrate Landmark Law Change at St Helier Event
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Over 70 Jersey Students Gear Up for Island’s First STEM Racing UK Competition
Over 70 Jersey Students Gear Up for Island’s First STEM Racing UK Competition
Nov 25, 20252 min read


St Saviour Residents to Vote on £3.1 Million Plan for New Public Park
St Saviour Residents to Vote on £3.1 Million Plan for New Public Park
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Government Introduces Measures to Boost Financial Competitiveness
Jersey Sets Out New Measures to Sharpen Its Global Financial Edge The Government of Jersey has unveiled a package of measures intended to reinforce the island’s status as a leading player in international finance. According to Deputy Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations and Financial Services, the industry remains central to Jersey’s economy, contributing around £3bn annually, supporting 14,000 jobs, and accounting for roughly 40% of the island’s tax income. The newly l
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Minister announces major progress on hospital plans
Plans for Jersey’s new hospital have taken a “major” step forward, according to the island’s government. Two firms have now been appointed to carry out work on the £710m Overdale Acute Hospital project. Bouygues UK has been selected as the preferred contractor for the main construction phase, while Ashbe Construction has been awarded the contract to prepare the site. Figures released on Monday by the Treasury and Resources Minister show that spending on efforts to develop a n
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Amendment Filed Over Redevelopment Plan Costs
Amendment Filed Over Redevelopment Plan Costs
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Cyclists welcome Jersey’s debut mobile speed camera
Cyclists welcome Jersey’s debut mobile speed camera
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Solar panel support still out of reach for islanders
Solar panel support still out of reach for islanders
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Birth certificate update marks a ‘huge milestone’ for couple
Birth certificate update marks a ‘huge milestone’ for couple
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Hospital project costs have climbed to £204m since 2012
Hospital project costs have climbed to £204m since 2012
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Jersey Airport Departures Lounge Set for Major Transformation
Jersey Airport Departures Lounge Set for Major Transformation
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Surfer Issued Apology After False Claims
A surfer at the centre of serious allegations surrounding a recent competition has received a formal apology after the claims were confirmed to be false. The Channel Islands Surfing Federation (CISF) publicly accused Jersey surfer Ian Battrick of verbally and physically abusing fellow competitors during the GB Surf event in Thurso, Scotland, on 26 October. The federation also alleged he threatened a cameraman and forcibly dunked a female competitor—claims that contributed to
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Liberation Exhibition Brings History to Life
Liberation Exhibition Brings History to Life
Nov 22, 20251 min read
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