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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


Jersey minimum wage debate intensifies as Chamber backs review
The debate over Jersey’s minimum wage has intensified, with the Jersey Chamber of Commerce backing a review into the impact of successive increases on employment, working hours, prices, business investment and the island’s competitiveness.
Aug 192 min read


Not On The High Street Suspends Channel Islands Deliveries
Not On The High Street has apologised to customers after temporarily suspending deliveries to the Channel Islands, citing changes to international shipping and customs rules.
Aug 181 min read


Sure apologises as Jersey customers report ongoing mobile problems
Sure has apologised to customers in Jersey after a wave of complaints about mobile phone services, with some islanders reporting unreliable calls, data and internet access.
Aug 142 min read


Jersey firms eye new trade opportunities in India
Jersey businesses could benefit from new trading opportunities in India after the island was included in a UK trade agreement with the country, ministers have said.
Aug 132 min read


Fourth heatwave of 2026 puts Jersey’s scorching summer in the record books
Jersey is entering its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to climb above 30°C for three days in a row.
Aug 121 min read


Around 4,000 Islanders face £300 tax penalty after missing filing deadline
Around 4,000 Islanders are set to receive a £300 penalty after failing to submit their 2025 tax returns by the end-of-July deadline.
Aug 121 min read


Plans submitted for 57-bed care home on former Palm Springs site
A new 57-bedroom care home could be built on the site of a former nursing home in St Helier under plans submitted to Jersey’s planning authorities.
Aug 111 min read


Jersey declared in drought after more than two weeks without rain
Jersey has officially entered drought conditions after the island went more than two weeks without recorded rainfall.
Aug 111 min read


Jersey travel numbers rise as airport sees 4.5% increase in passengers
More than 158,000 passengers travelled through Jersey Airport in July, according to the latest figures from Ports of Jersey.
Aug 102 min read
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