As we celebrate Africa Awareness Week, let’s recognise the volunteers whose contributions have helped shape what this cultural celebration is today.
Category: Community
Bringing Africa Awareness Week to Jersey for its 8th Celebration.
Behind the scenes: Children, Young People and Families’ Plan 2024-2027
By Elaine Walker, Associate Director, Participation and Engagement (CYPES) Having a clear vision of what you want in life can help you to make better decisions and can even have profound benefits for your health, happiness and financial security, according to research. There’s a lot going on in the world right now and with so … Read more Behind the scenes: Children, Young People and Families’ Plan 2024-2027
Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward
In this blog post, Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, explains his “way forward” regarding a new Residential Tenancy Law for Jersey. Jersey faces a severe housing crisis which poses an existential threat to our future prosperity. It is vital that the government acts swiftly and decisively to implement policies aimed at resolving this crisis. … Read more Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today, on International Women’s Day, the Government of Jersey proudly stands alongside women across the globe. It’s a day to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the journey ahead towards a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
Connect Me: Dreaming Trees, Immersive Bracelets
The Connect Me initiative have distributed 1,000 illuminated wristbands to several charities to share.
Embarking on an Artistic Odyssey: Victor’s Experience at the Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous in China
Victor’s experience of participating in the “Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous – China Tour for Foreign Artists”.
A taste of Asia with Stars Noodle Bar this Lunar New Year
Last year’s Lunar New Year festivities introduced a different kind of celebration to Jersey’s Central Market. One of the businesses that participated last year was Star Noodles Bar, who are delighted to be involved again in the upcoming 2024 Lunar New Year Festival.
Celebrating Lunar New Year the Korean way, with JEJU
With Lunar New Year 2024 just around the corner, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming festivities taking place at the Central Market on Sunday 11th February.
The Tale of the Dragon of La Hougue Bie
Local Illustrator, Jamie O’Neill shares her journey on creating an art piece linking together Jersey Folklore to the Lunar New Year.
Nobody likes a quitter, or do they?
With the start of a new year, we normally see the influx of well-intentioned hopes for the year ahead. It’s a reflective time for many people, bringing new possibilities, resolutions to conquer, healthier choices to make, and targets to hit, both personally and professionally. Giving up on any of these ‘new year, new me’ incentives … Read more Nobody likes a quitter, or do they?