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By Jersey’s Minister for International Development, Deputy Carolyn Labey Jersey’s Overseas Aid programme continues to advance in leaps and bounds, and it is a privilege for me to be the Minister responsible for one of the Island’s great success stories. As the year since our government was established has been packed with achievements, I have … Read more Translating the generosity, skills and compassion of the people of Jersey
Year: 2023
Translating the generosity, skills and compassion of the people of Jersey
World Water Week: Interesting facts and tips to reduce your use and bill
Posted on — Categories Environment, Tags carbon neutral roadmap, climate emergency, sustainability, water, world water week
Earth Overshoot Day was marked on 2 August – the day when our demand for ecological resources and services in the year exceeded what Earth can regenerate in that year. The day fell during my second week as an Earthwatch intern with the Sustainability and Climate Change Engagement team, and we have been focusing on … Read more World Water Week: Interesting facts and tips to reduce your use and bill
Showcasing the Sisters of Sound
If you’re eager to experience a new and different evening on Jersey’s music scene this weekend, look no further than Sisters of Sound.
Influencing behavioural change through health improvement campaigns
Posted on — Categories Health
Supporting people to adopt healthier behaviours to improve their health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly important, and one way to do this is through health improvement campaigns. These help people gain the knowledge and skills to change existing habits, so they can stay healthier throughout their lives. This year, Public Health and other government departments … Read more Influencing behavioural change through health improvement campaigns
Economy: What has been done for you?
Posted on — Categories Agriculture, Careers, Combatting Financial Crime, Community, Culture, Digital, Economy, Education, Employment, Engagement, Events, Finance, Retail, Sport, Tourism
During the first year of Government, there has been an enormous amount of work undertaken to support Jersey’s economy across every sector. This list shows some of things that have happened so far: For all sectors Arts Digital Financial Services Maritime Rural Sport Visitor
Jersey Youth Choir: Take a chance on us!
Thanks to receiving a grant from the Connect Me: Connecting our Communities Grant Scheme, The Jersey Youth Choir has been able to minimise costs to its participants so that money isn’t a barrier for those interested in getting involved.
Delivering Jersey’s hidden infrastructure
Posted on — Categories Infrastructure
Back in 2013, the Waste Water Strategy identified an urgent need to replace the existing Sewage Treatment Works (STW) at Bellozanne, many elements of which dated back to its original construction in the late 1950s. The principal contractor (nmcn PLC) was appointed in 2018 and was initially due to complete the STW by December 2022. … Read more Delivering Jersey’s hidden infrastructure
The future is digital…. and human
In the second in the series of blogs on the future Visitor economy for Jersey, we explore the potential of digital for the sector. I spoke to business leader and industry ambassador Matt Falla about how he sees the industry in 2030. Click to watch the video here. Whilst human interactions and experiences will always … Read more The future is digital…. and human
A Jersey model that provides a stable home
Posted on — Categories Housing
This week, I announced changes to the Gateway, which will allow more Islanders to access social housing. It is not only the most impoverished or vulnerable in our society who need social housing. At a time when cost of living is so high, the reality is that many Islanders could – and should – benefit … Read more A Jersey model that provides a stable home
Artists In Residence: Transform Young Minds
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.