blog.gov.jeThe Jersey Employment Trust is a charity that has been supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to gain employment and develop their skills for the last 20 years. Its social enterprise, Acorn in Trinity, offers those they support with work and training opportunities. Last year they took Acorn, and 18 of their clients, on the … Read more Connecting Communities Through Creativity: The Acorn Project
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Connecting Communities Through Creativity: The Acorn Project
Jersey to Africa: An artist’s inspiration
Posted on — Categories Africa Awareness Week 2024, Arts, Community, Culture
We’ve partnered with Friends of Africa Jersey C.I. to highlight Africa Awareness Week in Jersey. One of our Creative Island Partnership members, Emma La Gallais, has shared her deep connection to Southern Africa, which has profoundly influenced her artistic practice.
Bringing Africa Awareness Week to Jersey for its 8th Celebration.
Posted on — Categories Africa Awareness Week 2024, Community, Culture, Tags Africa Awareness Week, The Creative Island Partnership
As we celebrate Africa Awareness Week, let’s recognise the volunteers whose contributions have helped shape what this cultural celebration is today.
Behind the scenes: Children, Young People and Families’ Plan 2024-2027
Posted on — Categories Community, Education, Engagement
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
Posted on — Categories Community, Engagement, Housing, The Cabinet Office
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
Posted on — Categories Community, Culture, Events, Lunar New Year 2024
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
Posted on — Categories Community, Culture, Events, Lunar New Year 2024
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.