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Removing Jersey's goods and services tax (GST) from food would reduce government revenue by an estimated £14.4 million each year, according to Treasury and Resources Minister Senator Alan McLean.

Jersey's volunteer lifeboat crews responded to a series of incidents across the island on Saturday, with the RNLI describing it as an exceptionally busy day for its teams. One of the largest operations began after a paddleboard washed ashore at Archirondel in St Martin, prompting fears that two children could still be in the water. Lifeboat crews carried out an extensive search of the surrounding area before police confirmed there had been no reports of any missing children.

A loggerhead turtle rescued from a Jersey beach after being left stranded during Storm Goretti is preparing to return to the wild following months of specialist care.

Families in St Aubin are set to enjoy a newly refurbished playground after the popular play area officially reopened following a programme of improvement works.

The Government of Jersey will begin securely sharing basic personal information with UK credit reference agencies later this month, unless islanders choose to opt out, in a move designed to improve access to financial products such as credit cards.

Spending on consultants, agency staff and temporary workers in Jersey has fallen by nearly £45m over the past three years, according to the Government of Jersey. A new report shows external workforce costs dropped from £82.8m in 2023 to £38m in 2025. The largest savings came from a £13.3m reduction in consultancy fees and an £18m decrease in spending on agency staff in health and social care. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said the figures demonstrated the progress being made

The number of registered sex offenders in Jersey rose to 211 in 2025, according to the latest annual report from the Jersey Multi‑Agency Public Protection Arrangements. The figure marks an increase from 202 recorded in 2024.

Public toilets described as “dirty” and “broken” are set to be refurbished after parishioners approved a £250,000 upgrade at Elephant Park.

Politicians in Jersey have raised concerns that the island’s current work permit system leaves seasonal migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation, prompting calls for reform.

A States member has urged ministers to pause the proposed sale of a former government property in Jersey, arguing the site could be put to better use for the local community.

Plans to convert reversing bays in St Helier into a new skatepark have been given the green light by planning officials.

Schools across Jersey are set to undergo a significant restructuring as the government prepares to introduce a new partnership model following a year-long review of the education system.

Food businesses in Jersey will soon be required to provide clear information about ingredients that could trigger allergic reactions under new legislation approved by the States Assembly. The updated laws support proposals from the environment minister aimed at improving safety for people with food allergies. The measures are designed to ensure that customers can easily access details about potential allergens in the food they buy. According to the government, the regulations

A new operator has officially been confirmed for Jersey’s 130-year-old Havre des Pas Lido in St Helier. Jersey Business, which managed the tender process, announced that Lido Jersey has agreed to the lease terms for the popular seaside site. Operating under the trading name of First Point Property Services, the company will take over full responsibility for managing and maintaining the lido from 1 April, including the swimming pool. Marcus Troy, director of Lido Jersey, descr

The British businessman and noted art collector passed away on Saturday morning at Jersey General Hospital.

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.

Police are calling on motorists to secure their vehicles following a recent series of thefts across the island.

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.

New official forecasts suggest the population of Jersey will hold steady at around 104,540 until mid-century before gradually declining to about 96,460 by 2080.