As Assistant Minister for External Relations, with responsibility for growing Jersey’s ties with the state of New Jersey, I have just returned from a very productive first official visit. One of the highlights was meeting the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, with whom I had the opportunity to discuss how we can grow our … Read more Old Jersey Meets New
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Skate, Create, Rehabilitate: Building Community Through Boards and Bars
What happens when creativity meets community? Prisoners in Jersey are teaming up with local artists to craft skateboard ramps and design custom decks for young people. This project not only provides practical support for the skateboarding scene but also offers a pathway for prisoners to reconnect with society.
Keeping 355 miles of underground pipes running
Beneath the streets of Jersey, lies an intricate network of drainage pipes and tunnels that are keeping our waste treatment processes running smoothly and our homes safe from floods. Paul Jacklin started his career as a young worker laying drains, before joining the Infrastructure and Environment Department almost two decades ago. Now a chargehand for … Read more Keeping 355 miles of underground pipes running
Keeping Winston Churchill Park running all year round
For more than 25 years, Stuart Matthews has been at the heart of maintaining some of Jersey’s parks and gardens, and now he is the Head Gardener at St Brelade’s Winston Churchill Park. Stuart’s passion for gardening, inspired by his grandad during his school days at Les Quennevais, keeps the park colourful for both Islanders … Read more Keeping Winston Churchill Park running all year round
An interview with Lead Youth Worker Joshua Twohig-Jones
We recently caught up with Joshua Twohig-Jones about his role as a Youth Worker, his Jersey Youth Service journey and what the service had planned for National Youth Work Week 2024. Can you tell us how you got involved with Youth Work? As a teenager I attend St Peter’s Youth Club on a Wednesday night for their Intermediate … Read more An interview with Lead Youth Worker Joshua Twohig-Jones
Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended D
Neil Sontakke answered Question 2: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that global inflation increased to 8.8% in 2022, driven by rising food and energy prices. What does economic theory tell us about what actions and initiatives the Government of Jersey might introduce to deal with the consequences of high inflation and cost of living?
Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended C
Saesha Chohan answered Question 1: The UK Dasgupta Review of Economics and Biodiversity states that ‘Our unsustainable engagement with nature is endangering the prosperity of current and future generations’. What economic policies could Jersey introduce to protect and restore the natural environment?
Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended B
James Douglas answered: Question 2: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that global inflation increased to 8.8% in 2022, driven by rising food and energy prices. What does economic theory tell us about what actions and initiatives the Government of Jersey might introduce to deal with the consequences of high inflation and cost of living?
Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended A
Casey Espiritu answered Question 3: “Small businesses are a driver of innovation and economic growth. What does economic theory and evidence tell us about the role of small businesses in driving innovation and economic growth, and, the factors, relevant to Jersey, that would enable small businesses to grow and flourish?”
Perspectives on the Middle East
Deputy Elaine Millar, Jersey’s Minister for Treasury and Resources, looks at her recent visit to the Middle East