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Standard and Poor’s credit ratingThe Government of Jersey welcomes Standard & Poor’s, S&P, latest credit rating for Jersey which remains consistently strong at AA-, with a Stable Outlook. S&P is a leading independent international credit rating agency that checks the financial reliability of countries and companies. Intention to bring forward modern slavery legislation confirmed The Government of … Read more News this week…
The sentencing of former External Relations Minister and current States Member Philip Ozouf and business owner Roberto Lora for assisting unlawful immigration has brought renewed attention to the vulnerabilities faced by temporary migrant workers in Jersey. The investigation by the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) – the first of its kind – found that Rwandan nationals were employed in roles and locations … Read more Workers in Jersey: The recent landmark court case, how the work permit policy operates and what proposed new legislation means for the Island
Two men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigrationTwo men have been sentenced by the Royal Court for assisting unlawful immigration. Philip Ozouf received 120 hours community service and a £5,000 fine, while Roberto Lora received a £5,000 fine. The case is the first of its kind for the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service. PFAS standards in drinking waterThe Minister … Read more News this week… Men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigration, international treaties extended to Jersey and changes to social housing criteria
When you ask Jackie De Almeida, Team Leader at Jersey Youth Service (JYS), what a typical day looks like, she laughs. “If two days look the same, something’s probably gone wrong.” After 14 years in youth work – and two in her leadership role – she knows unpredictability isn’t a hurdle; it’s part of what makes the job meaningful. Jackie’s … Read more Spotlight on Jackie De Almeida – Leading, learning and lifting up Jersey’s young people
Every weekday evening, behind the doors of First Tower Youth and Community Centre, young people gather to talk, laugh, create, learn and – most importantly – be themselves. Leading this vibrant, everchanging space is Bill Moore, Senior Youth Worker at the First Tower Youth Project, part of the Jersey Youth Service. With a career shaped by empathy, curiosity, and a … Read more Spotlight on Bill Moore – Supporting young Islanders to thrive