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Five asylum applications made in Jersey over five years, minister confirms

Mobility scooters available for remote hire at Jersey's Liberation Station

Jersey’s annual inflation rate increased to 3% in September, up from 2.8% in June, according to the latest figures from Statistics Jersey. The island’s Retail Price Index (RPI) rose by 0.2 percentage points over the three-month period, with household services, alcoholic drinks and food among the main contributors to the increase. Statistics Jersey reported significant rises in fuel prices over the past year. Heating oil and other fuels increased by 47.7%, while petrol and oil

Wind gusts of up to 84mph were recorded at Jersey Airport as severe conditions continued to affect the island, according to Jersey Police.

Jersey to Create More Than a Dozen Police Roles to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

DFDS Changes Ferry Schedules as Storm Austen Approaches Jersey

Jersey farms stress commitment to better living conditions for workers

Jersey is preparing for powerful winds expected to hit the island from Thursday evening and continue overnight into Friday, with gusts forecast to reach 80mph (129km/h). Jersey Met has warned that winds could reach severe gale force nine. In response, the Government of Jersey has announced that all government schools will close on Friday, while residents have been urged to avoid outdoor activities wherever possible. For some islanders, the forecast has brought back difficult

All Government of Jersey schools will close on Friday due to strong winds forecast to hit the island as Storm Austen approaches, the Government of Jersey has announced. Winds of up to 80mph are expected to affect Jersey on Friday morning, with a red wind warning likely to be issued for the Channel Islands on Thursday. The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning decided to close schools in advance to give families sufficient time to arrange childcare. School staff have be

Jersey War Tunnels proposes museum expansion and parking changes

Jersey extends low-carbon heating grant scheme to 2030

Jersey extends low-carbon heating grant scheme to 2030

A Jersey photographer is inviting islanders from all walks of life to take part in a project celebrating the community’s diversity and multicultural identity. Connor Daly is working on Humans, a photography project being shot at the barracks at Grève de Lecq, which aims to capture the people who make up life in Jersey. He is photographing up to 280 people who live and work on the island, representing a wide range of professions, backgrounds and interests. Participants so far

Jersey ministers reject stamp duty break for homeowners looking to downsize

The government is being urged to conduct a more rigorous assessment of the benefits of Jersey’s High Value Residency Scheme, which aims to attract wealthy individuals to the island. The programme grants residency to high-net-worth individuals who are economically active and highly skilled. Those accepted pay 20% tax on the first £1.25 million of their worldwide income and 1% on income above that threshold. Reform Jersey co-leader Deputy Monty Tadier has questioned whether par

DFDS is preparing additional ferry services between Jersey, France and the UK as strong winds threaten to disrupt crossings throughout the week and into the October half-term holiday period.

Jersey athletes, coaches and sports officials are being encouraged to apply for financial support to help them develop their skills and compete at international level. Jersey Sport has opened applications for its Performance Sport Programme, with more than £100,000 available to support eligible members of the island’s sporting community. The funding is aimed at athletes who meet the organisation’s Podium, Podium Potential, Talent Performance or Talent ID criteria. It can help

The Geoff Reed Table Tennis Centre in Jersey has reopened nearly three years after it was damaged by Storm Ciarán and its 100mph winds in November 2023. Eleni Middleton, president of the island’s Table Tennis Association, said the reopening was an exciting moment after a difficult period for the local table tennis community. Players had been forced to use alternative venues, including Fort Regent and St Clement, while repairs were carried out. The centre celebrated its ret

Jersey Water has urged islanders to continue conserving water as the island’s total water storage drops to 57% and levels continue to fall rapidly. The company has confirmed that it will restart its desalination plant in response to the declining reserves, while keeping the situation under close review. The plant operated for two months earlier this year, adding more than 200 million litres to the island’s water supplies. Mark Bowden, Jersey Water’s head of water resilience a

More than 30 Jersey police officers have taken part in early-morning raids targeting suspected serious offences, including drug dealing and domestic abuse.