Author: Government of Jersey

News this week…

Launch of the All Age Mental Health StrategyThe Minister for Health and Social Services and Minister for Children and Families will launch the All Age Mental Health Strategy (2026–2030) on Thursday 19 March. Statement from the Minister for Justice and Home AffairsThe Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, issued a statement … Read more News this week…

Spotlight on Frontline: Supporting patient journeys with Outpatient Appointments Supervisor Alex Le Blancq

Every day, hundreds of Islanders rely on Outpatient Services to navigate their healthcare journey. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works tirelessly to make sure appointments run smoothly, questions are answered, and patients feel reassured. One of those people is Alex Le Blancq, Outpatient Appointments Supervisor – whose calm presence and commitment to patient care … Read more Spotlight on Frontline: Supporting patient journeys with Outpatient Appointments Supervisor Alex Le Blancq

Spotlight on Frontline: A day in Dermatology with Kelly Ahearn

News this week…

Publication of the Gender Pay Gap ReportThe Government of Jersey has released the 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report which shows the difference between the average gross hourly earnings for men and women across the public service is continuing to fall. Housing Minister proposes Rent tribunal membersThe Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, has lodged a … Read more News this week…

News this week… Men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigration, international treaties extended to Jersey and changes to social housing criteria

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

Spotlight on Jackie De Almeida – Leading, learning and lifting up Jersey’s young people 

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 

Spotlight on Bill Moore – Supporting young Islanders to thrive 

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 

News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms

Haut du Mont memorial garden work beginsWork has started on the memorial garden at Haut du Mont, which is in honour of the ten Islanders who died following the explosion on 10 December 2022.  Changes to services and support for carersThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, announced changes to services and support for carers and … Read more News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms

News this week… Funding of the Jersey Employment Trust, no change to passport requirements for UK travel and initiatives for the National Year of Reading

Joint statement on the funding of the Jersey Employment TrustA joint statement by the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, and the Jersey Employment Trust announced that Government will maintain its current level of support to JET throughout 2026, providing confirmed total funding of £2.7 million for this … Read more News this week… Funding of the Jersey Employment Trust, no change to passport requirements for UK travel and initiatives for the National Year of Reading

Supporting Islanders to thrive: A day in the life of Skills Mentor Lauren Byrne 

For many young people and adults across the Island, navigating education, work and personal wellbeing can feel overwhelming. That’s where Skills Jersey’s Skills Mentors come in – and for Lauren Byrne, it’s a role built on empathy, encouragement and a genuine passion for helping people realise what’s possible for their future and achieving those goals. … Read more Supporting Islanders to thrive: A day in the life of Skills Mentor Lauren Byrne