blog.gov.jeWorld Homeless Day is observed internationally on the 10th of October. A day used to draw attention to the needs of those who experience homelessness and to provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, something which many islanders may think isn’t an issue here in Jersey. Yet every night The Shelter Trust provides accommodation, food, support, and encouragement for around 125 people across their eight sites.
Year: 2023
World Homeless Day & The Shelter Trust
The Prospects for Growth
Posted on — Categories Economy, Productivity
The IMF and OECD have forecast the future economy – what do they mean for Jersey?
Minister for Social Security Chamber Speech 04/10
My ministerial responsibilities run across both Social Security and financial services. Although I have had contact with many individual businesses across all sectors over the last year, it is great to have this opportunity to set out some of my key priorities for next year as well as updating you on some existing projects that I know will be of interest to you.
Celebrating and recognising neurodiversity
Posted on — Categories Community
Toni Cooper is Service Manager for the Neurodevelopmental Service at Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). October marks ADHD Awareness Month, as well as Dyslexia Awareness Week (2 – 8 October) and Dyspraxia Awareness Week (October 9 – 15). This gives us an opportunity to talk about each of these conditions, and neurodiversity more … Read more Celebrating and recognising neurodiversity
Tax package to boost tech investment and support staff mobility
Last week’s Government Plan contained a unique package of tax measures that we are rolling out from 2024. The package has two important aims:
To boost business productivity by promoting investment in Regulatory Technology, through a 150% super-deduction for RegTech spend.
To remove tax barriers that currently create uncertainty and cost for businesses with staff moving into and out of the Island.
Moneyval: A summary
Posted on — Categories Combatting Financial Crime, Economy, External Relations
Today (Wednesday 27 September), an independent assessment begins of Jersey’s capability to combat financial crime. The assessors are from MONEYVAL – but what is MONEYVAL and why is this so important? This blog provides the background information
Celebrating and supporting languages in Jersey
Posted on — Categories Community, Education, Engagement
Today, we celebrate European Day of Languages. This day was founded by the Council of Europe on 26 September 2001 to promote awareness of the importance of language learning and protecting linguistic heritage. As Languages Adviser for Jersey Education, I support schools to promote a range of languages. Research already demonstrates the linguistic, cognitive and … Read more Celebrating and supporting languages in Jersey
Building a new hospital: understanding the costs
Posted on — Categories Health
With the lodging and publication of the Proposed Government Plan (2024-2027) last week, Islanders will want to understand the full costs of developing the new healthcare facilities that Jersey urgently requires. Spend to date and value across all hospital schemes Our focus now is to take advantage of the knowledge and assets acquired in previous … Read more Building a new hospital: understanding the costs
Cyber Security Awareness Month: What’s it all about?
Posted on — Categories Combatting Financial Crime, Digital, Economy, Engagement, Events, Information Services, Safety
In a guest blog, Matt Palmer, Director – Cyber Emergency Response Team looks ahead to Cyber Security Awareness Month
Making long-term care easy to understand on gov.je
The Web Services Team and Customer and Local Services have worked together to deliver a new long-term care section on gov.je that aims to make long-term care easier to understand. About long-term care The long-term care scheme provides financial support to Jersey residents who need long-term care for the rest of their life, either at … Read more Making long-term care easy to understand on gov.je