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Government of Jersey 3 February 2026 —

When you ask Jackie De Almeida, Team Leader at Jersey Youth Service (JYS), what a typical day looks like, she laughs. “If two days look the same, something’s probably gone wrong.” After 14 years in youth work – and two in her leadership role – she knows unpredictability isn’t a hurdle; it’s part of what makes the job meaningful. Jackie’s … Read more Spotlight on Jackie De Almeida – Leading, learning and lifting up Jersey’s young people

Government of Jersey 3 February 2026 —

Every weekday evening, behind the doors of First Tower Youth and Community Centre, young people gather to talk, laugh, create, learn and – most importantly – be themselves. Leading this vibrant, everchanging space is Bill Moore, Senior Youth Worker at the First Tower Youth Project, part of the Jersey Youth Service. With a career shaped by empathy, curiosity, and a … Read more Spotlight on Bill Moore – Supporting young Islanders to thrive

Government of Jersey 30 January 2026 —

Haut du Mont memorial garden work beginsWork has started on the memorial garden at Haut du Mont, which is in honour of the ten Islanders who died following the explosion on 10 December 2022. Changes to services and support for carersThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, announced changes to services and support for carers and … Read more News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms

Paul Aked, Head of Jersey Met 27 January 2026 —,

We at Jersey Met can now confirm that 2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record, with an average annual temperature of 13.3°C; 0.9°C above the 30-year long-term average. Despite a colder end to the year, the year overall was one of the warmest on record for Jersey, which will be reflected in the addition of a further dark red stripe to the Jersey … Read more 2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record

Government of Jersey 23 January 2026 —

Joint statement on the funding of the Jersey Employment TrustA joint statement by the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, and the Jersey Employment Trust announced that Government will maintain its current level of support to JET throughout 2026, providing confirmed total funding of £2.7 million for this … Read more News this week… Funding of the Jersey Employment Trust, no change to passport requirements for UK travel and initiatives for the National Year of Reading

Government of Jersey 21 January 2026 —

For many young people and adults across the Island, navigating education, work and personal wellbeing can feel overwhelming. That’s where Skills Jersey’s Skills Mentors come in – and for Lauren Byrne, it’s a role built on empathy, encouragement and a genuine passion for helping people realise what’s possible for their future and achieving those goals. … Read more Supporting Islanders to thrive: A day in the life of Skills Mentor Lauren Byrne

Government of Jersey 16 January 2026 —

Statements from the Minister for Social Security on the Jersey Employment TrustThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, issued updates on the funding of the Jersey Employment Trust on Friday 16 January 2026 and Wednesday 14 January 2026. Minister for Housing publishes Jersey Homelessness Strategy progress reportThe Minister for Housing has published an update on … Read more News this week… Island Construction and Engineering programme, Jersey Employment Trust funding and Jersey Homelessness Strategy

Government of Jersey 19 December 2025 —

Support service for mental health carers launchedHealth and Care Jersey has awarded the Listening Lounge a three-year contract to work in partnership with Dementia Jersey, Focus on Mental Illness and Jersey Eating Disorders Support to provide support specifically for carers who support loved ones with mental illness. PFAS testing for food and environment results publishedThe … Read more News this week… PFAS food and environment testing results published and support service for mental health carers launched

Government of Jersey 18 December 2025 —

When you meet Alex Burnouf, one thing becomes clear: his work in mental health isn’t just a job – it’s a calling rooted in lived experience. Before stepping into his current role as Peer Support Coordinator, Alex navigated his own journey through mental illness and recovery. That experience didn’t just shape him; it gave him … Read more Walking beside, not ahead: Alex Burnouf’s journey in Peer Support

Government of Jersey 16 December 2025 —

Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mezec, December 2025 As 2025 draws to a close and we approach the end of my second year in office as Minister for Housing, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on some key achievements and what I intend to deliver for Islanders before the end of this Government term. My three key priorities have been to: Housing touches every … Read more Housing in Jersey: Building on Progress

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