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By Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, Minister for Social Security As Minister for Social Security, I want to take a moment to clear up some confusion surrounding the entitlement to the minimum wage. I know there’s been a lot of discussion, and it’s important to make sure everyone has the correct information. What is the minimum wage? … Read more Clarifying the Minimum Wage increase
Jersey’s government has been in office for just over a year now, and we are using each month this year to focus on one of the priorities we set when we took office. This month, the focus is on ‘Building a Future in Jersey’, which housing is a crucial part of. Since taking office, responding … Read more Housing: One Year On
Inspired by his colleagues and the lives they touch As a Leading Ambulance Paramedic, Gary Vibert has administrative and line-manager responsibility for paramedics, ambulance technicians and emergency care assistants but maintains a front-line role by attending serious incidents. His route to the career with the States of Jersey Ambulance Service came via a mid-life career-change … Read more Ambulance: Ready to Respond
Charlotte Sutcliffe has been a paramedic for ten years having been inspired to join the ambulance service after witnessing emergency responders during the events of 9/11. She joined the Yorkshire Ambulance Service in 2014 after completing the Paramedic Practice Degree and then worked on a double-crewed ambulance in Leeds city centre before joining the … Read more A rewarding and fulfilling career responding to those in need
Serving more than just meals. Meet Thyme Out West’s Halil Metushev HOW a passion for catering and customer service drives Halil Metushev’s role in the heart of Jersey’s new healthcare facilities. The Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre stands as the first milestone in a transformative project reshaping healthcare across Jersey. The former Les … Read more Taking Care of Jersey’s Health
Imagine a world where the simple joy of swimming is accessible to everyone. EYECAN, Jersey’s charity supporting visually impaired individuals, is bringing this vision to life through its Accessible Swimming project.
Futsal Jersey began as an initiative to introduce a new sport to the island, aiming to get everyone involved. While establishing leagues has been challenging due to competing sports and commitments, the project quickly found its niche. Members discovered that futsal offered a unique space for players to hone their technical skills, build confidence, and … Read more Changing the Game, One Goal at a Time
The launch of Jersey Connections on 5 December in London marked an exciting milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with the Jersey diaspora. The journey to Jersey Connections The concept of Jersey Connections began as a recommendation outlined in the Island Identity report: to build a stronger sense of belonging among those with … Read more Jersey Connections: Bringing our global communities together
As Assistant Minister for External Relations, with responsibility for growing Jersey’s ties with the state of New Jersey, I have just returned from a very productive first official visit. One of the highlights was meeting the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, with whom I had the opportunity to discuss how we can grow our … Read more Old Jersey Meets New
What happens when creativity meets community? Prisoners in Jersey are teaming up with local artists to craft skateboard ramps and design custom decks for young people. This project not only provides practical support for the skateboarding scene but also offers a pathway for prisoners to reconnect with society.
