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Food Businesses Must Meet New Safety Standards
Food businesses across Jersey will soon be required to follow tighter safety regulations aimed at improving protection for consumers, particularly those living with food allergies.
Mar 112 min read


Museum Seeks Artist to Create New Mural for Building Exterior
A charity is inviting artists to help transform a 26-year-old mural that is ready for a fresh look. Jersey Heritage plans to commission a new artwork on the side of the Jersey Museum and Art Gallery to replace the existing mural painted by Jason Butler in 1999. The large painting, located between the Ordnance Yard and Pier Road, has stood up well over the years. However, the charity said the effects of time and weather mean it is now ready to be replaced. Project organiser Ni
Mar 112 min read


Jersey Opera House to Stage First Professional Pantomime
The historic Jersey Opera House has announced it will stage its first-ever professional pantomime as part of its Christmas programme.
Mar 102 min read


Guinea Pigs Seen Roaming Along Jersey’s North Coast
A group of guinea pigs has been discovered roaming along the north coast of Jersey, with animal welfare officers unsure how the pets ended up in the wild.
Mar 102 min read


Jersey Monitoring Economic Impact of Middle East Conflict, Says Chief Minister
Jersey’s chief minister has said the island does not expect shortages of goods or essential products as officials monitor the potential effects of the war in the Middle East.
Mar 101 min read


Jersey Falling Behind on Climate Targets
Jersey is currently off course to achieve its 2030 climate targets, according to an independent panel of experts, which warns that the time available to take effective action is quickly running out.
Mar 102 min read


Inter-Island Passenger Numbers Fall Over the Past Decade
The number of people travelling between the Channel Islands has fallen significantly over the past decade, according to newly released figures.
Mar 91 min read


Marine Protection Target Still Considered Possible
Politicians examining proposals to safeguard waters around Jersey say the island could still meet its goal of protecting roughly 30% of its seas by 2030, despite concerns about aspects of the current plan.
Mar 92 min read


Minister weighs introducing fee to dispose of certain household appliances
The Infrastructure Minister is exploring the possibility of introducing a charge for the disposal of certain household items, including fridges and televisions.
Mar 61 min read


Measures Approved to Reduce Feral Geese Population
Measures aimed at controlling the number of feral geese at a popular Jersey nature site have been given the go-ahead.
The proposals were put forward by the Government of Jersey Department of the Environment’s biosecurity team and focus on reducing the breeding success of geese nesting at Grouville Marsh.
Mar 61 min read


Fire Service Faces ‘High Volume of Critical Risks’
Jersey’s fire and rescue service does not currently have the resources needed to safely fulfil its legal responsibilities, according to a new report by the island’s audit office.
Mar 62 min read


Young Students Build and Race Their Own Mini Formula 1 Cars
About 200 children aged nine to 11 have designed, built and raced miniature Formula 1 cars in a new primary school initiative led by STEM Racing UK and Digital Jersey.
Mar 41 min read


Islanders Invited to Shape a New Vision for Gorey Pier
Residents in Jersey are being encouraged to share their ideas on the future appearance of Gorey Pier as plans move forward to create a unified design for the popular coastal spot.
Mar 32 min read


LibertyBus raises fares again - adult tickets up 8% and children’s 10% less than a year after previous hike
LibertyBus has raised single bus fares for contactless payments, with adult tickets increasing by 20p to £2.75 and children’s fares rising to £1.40 from £1.27.
Mar 21 min read


Jersey philanthropist Sir David Kirch passes away aged 89
The British businessman and noted art collector passed away on Saturday morning at Jersey General Hospital.
Mar 22 min read


EYECAN Marks 140 Years of Supporting Islanders with Sight Loss
This June, EYECAN — Jersey’s only charity dedicated to supporting people with sight loss — will celebrate its 140th anniversary, marking more than a century of service to the island community.
Mar 22 min read


Jersey War Tunnels to Open New Exhibition Space
Jersey War Tunnels has revealed proposals for a new exhibition facility along with upgrades to its visitor amenities.
Mar 21 min read


Coin hoard discoverers back stricter treasure regulations
Two metal detectorists who uncovered nearly 70,000 Iron Age coins in Jersey say new legislation will make it simpler to declare and assess important historical finds.
Mar 22 min read


Police Advise Motorists to Secure Cars Following Spike in Thefts
Police are calling on motorists to secure their vehicles following a recent series of thefts across the island.
Mar 11 min read


Government Issues New Update on “Forever Chemicals”
The Government of Jersey has issued a progress update on its strategy to address PFAS contamination, a group of highly persistent chemicals detected in several parts of the island.
Feb 262 min read
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