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Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mezec, December 2025 As 2025 draws to a close and we approach the end of my second year in office as Minister for Housing, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on some key achievements and what I intend to deliver for Islanders before the end of this Government term. My three key priorities have been to: Housing touches every … Read more Housing in Jersey: Building on Progress
Travelling over Christmas? Biosecurity remindersIslanders are reminded that personal imports of fresh meat, dairy, and live animals from the EU and other regions remain banned to protect livestock. Pet owners travelling to the EU with their pets should check their EU pet passport or Animal Health Certificate is valid before travelling. Helmet safety boost: New … Read more News this week… Draft Licensing Law lodged, and advice to owners travelling with their pets over Christmas
The return of Bergerac to our screens brought a wave of nostalgia for many Islanders earlier this year, alongside fresh interest and a renewed sense of pride in what Jersey has to offer. Even for those living elsewhere, Jersey’s appeal continues to hold firm – as a special screening of the new series in London … Read more External Relations: Strengthening global connections
By Deputy Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations As we move through the final quarter of 2025, it is timely to reflect upon the work undertaken so far this year to strengthen Jersey’s international reputation, promote our economic interests, and deepen our relationships with key partners. The Government of Jersey’s external relations strategy continues to focus on competitiveness, connectivity, and confidence on … Read more Strengthening Jersey’s international reputation
From 1 January 2026, Jersey will complete one of the most significant reforms to its tax system in nearly a century: the move for remaining married couples and civil partners to Independent Taxation. If you’re affected, you’ll have received a Change Guide in November with a checklist to highlight what will be different every step of the way. The first step for many people, is receiving their first ITIS … Read more Moving to Independent Taxation in 2026? Popular questions answered…
Strengthened support for carers announcedThe Government is delivering on its commitment to improve support for individuals receiving care and carers across the Island. Following the urgent review announced last month, good progress has been made to ensure there is practical, fair, and sustainable assistance. Planning permission granted for 42 sheltered homesThe Minister for the Environment, … Read more News this week… Hospital Winter Plan launched, strengthened support for carers announced and permission granted for sheltered homes
Megan Davies: Jersey’s 2026 budget tries to strike a tricky balance between supporting Islanders and grappling with a public purse under pressure. As the budget debate gets started, I sat down with Social Security Minister Deputy Lindsay Feltham to talk about planning ahead for future generations. Now, one of the budget’s more controversial aspects is … Read more Transcript of a Bailiwick Podcast with the Social Security Minister, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, interviewed by reporter Megan Davies
What is an ITIS Rate? If you work in Jersey, you’ll pay your income tax through the Income Tax Instalment System (ITIS). Instead of paying your tax in one lump sum at the end of the year, ITIS spreads the cost across 12 months – making it easier to manage. Your ITIS rate is the percentage of your income that … Read more ITIS made simple: How to review your rate and estimate
Major steps taken toward new hospital at Overdale Three key milestones have been achieved towards the Government’s priority to build a new hospital at Overdale: a Preferred Tenderer has been selected, the planning permit has been received, and a local contractor appointed for development works. These steps mark significant progress toward starting construction. Bird Flu … Read more News this week… Reaction to Blue Islands going into liquidation, major milestones in new acute hospital project and school staff survey results
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society places inclusivity and accessibility at the heart of its customer experience. Across Jersey and Guernsey, the Co-op supports people with disabilities through thoughtful store design, adaptive services, staff training, digital access, and community partnerships. As a community-owned organisation, it recognises the importance of adapting to diverse needs – physical, sensory, or digital – so … Read more Embrace the Difference: Inclusive customer engagement at the Channel Islands Co-op