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Are you an artist who speaks French? Find out about a residency programme that could enable you to work with French students in St Malo.
Month: July 2023
Artists In Residence: Transform Young Minds
Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information
Posted on — Categories Combatting Financial Crime, Community, Consultation, Finance, Information Services, Tags Credit Reference Agencies, People Directory
The below Q&A relates to a Consultation on improving the information made available to credit reference agencies, which can be found here: Credit reference agency access to information (gov.je) Why does Government want to give credit reference agencies access to personal information? Government is proposing to provide UK credit reference agencies (“CRAs”) with information on … Read more Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information
Better understanding Jersey’s vacant homes
Posted on — Categories Housing
The impact of a high rate of empty homes is far reaching. Not only does it put unnecessary pressure on the need to build more homes, but it also diminishes the quality of neighbourhoods and our environment. Not all vacant homes are visible, or indeed in a state of dilapidation, but they have no less … Read more Better understanding Jersey’s vacant homes
Squashing barriers in participation…
Every Saturday morning, large numbers of enthusiastic youngsters gather at the squash courts in St Clement’s ready to develop their skills and play with, and against, their peers. These young people are members of the Jersey Squash Academy and are amongst the 20 million people who play squash regularly world-wide in over 185 countries.
A whole-system approach to improving housing in Jersey
Posted on — Categories Housing
This month, we mark the first year of this term of Government, and the first year of Deputy David Warr’s tenure as Minister for Housing and Communities. In this busy twelve months a lot has changed, particularly as a result of the Bank of England base rate increases, trying to bring inflation under control. In … Read more A whole-system approach to improving housing in Jersey
Independent Taxation: to B or not to B?
The recent debate in the States Assembly on mandatory independent taxation generated an interesting discussion; real food for thought; and also created a good deal of confusion.
How French are you?
An insight into Bastille Day and Le French Festival that took place in Jersey
Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs
What’s the difference between cost of living and inflation? The cost of living refers to the amount of money required to sustain a certain standard of living, including expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and healthcare. It varies depending on location, lifestyle, and individual preferences. While the cost of living considers specific expenses, inflation reflects … Read more Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs
The Island Games: More than just sport performances
Posted on — Categories Community, Education, Events, External Relations, Sport, Tags NatWest Island Games
The Guernsey 2023 NatWest International Island Games XIX was a week when sport took over the front pages, as well as the back. Throughout the week, triumphs and disappointments were reported at pace. But off the pitches, courts, and tracks, there was work going on behind the scenes which didn’t make the papers. For Jersey, … Read more The Island Games: More than just sport performances
Economic Notes: July
This month’s economic note considers the link between population and economic growth in a Jersey context.