News this week…

Standard and Poor’s credit rating
The 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 Jersey has confirmed its intention to bring forward dedicated modern slavery legislation for Jersey, strengthening protections against exploitation. The legislation will be developed through careful and inclusive consultation. 

Minister’s statement following the incident at Haute Vallée School

A Statement from the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward

Innovations by Jersey’s Computer Readable Legislation Project

Jersey has taken a major step forward in modern legislative drafting with the publication of the Computer-Readable Legislation Project report. The report was lodged with the Assembly (Jersey’s parliament) as R. 24/2026.

Independent review of Jersey’s criminal justice system published

An independent review of Jersey’s criminal justice system has taken place as part of the Government of Jersey’s work to implement the recommendations of the Taskforce on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

Criminal Justice (Procedures) Amendment Law lodged

The Minister for Justice & Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, has lodged the Criminal Justice (Procedures) Amendment Law.

Superintendent Registrar’s Annual statement for 2025 published
13 February 2026

The Superintendent Registrar has published her annual statement for 2025​.  

The annual statement from the Superintendent Registrar provides insights into the key life events of Islanders, as well as social and lifestyle trends. These include births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships over the 12-month period.   

Speech by the Chief Minister to the Jersey Chamber of Commerce
As we approach the end of this term, I would like to provide some reflections of the last 2 years in government, but first, I would like to talk to you about four important subjects:

Investing in Jersey – our new, co-ordinated plan for renewing the Island’s infrastructure and public assets

The Cost of Living

The Public Sector

The Competitiveness of the Economy

Investing in Jersey 

Community Engagement
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