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Information and public services for the Island of Jersey
L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri
From bracing snowstorms at the airport, to informing farmers on whether to cover their potatoes, Senior Forecaster, Bryan de Gruchy, has seen it all in his three decades in the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Meteorological Section. Bryan said: “A lot of what people see is just a basic weather forecast telling us whether it’s going … Read more More than just rain or shine: keeping the Island running
As we reflect on the achievements of the Government of Jersey over the past year, we can take pride in the significant strides made towards enhancing public services, curbing growth in the public sector, and delivering on the priorities of the Council of Ministers (approved in May 2024 as part of the Common Strategic Policy … Read more Performance Report 2024, Dr Andrew McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer
Jersey’s strength has always been built on prudent financial management, a commitment to living within our means, and making sure that we protect our reserves for the future. Unlike many other jurisdictions, we have low levels of borrowing and by making responsible financial decisions, we continue to provide stability and security for Islanders. The 2024 … Read more Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Elaine Millar
We often hear about climate change in terms of global headlines describing distant disasters, so we asked Jane Burns, Climate Change Engagement Manager, and Lisette Jones, Head of Environment and Climate, to explain what climate change looks like for our Island and what’s being done about it. By extending the UK’s ratification of the Paris … Read more Playing our part in the Climate Change Global challenge
