Category: CSP

Investing in Jersey: Housing as our first priority 

Access to affordable, suitable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing our Island.  Too many Islanders – particularly young people and families – are struggling to find homes that meet their needs and are within reach financially. High property prices, limited supply, and a mismatch between what’s available and what’s needed has placed growing pressure … Read more Investing in Jersey: Housing as our first priority 

The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors

This blog is a conversation between the three independent advisors supporting the Minister for the New Healthcare Facilities Programme in Jersey. Their diverse expertise brings transparency, informed oversight, and a balanced representation of Islander voices to this significant infrastructure project. Dr Nigel Minihane is a retired General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in … Read more The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors

Jersey’s Battle of Flowers blossoms in the heart of St Helier for 2025 

The iconic Jersey Battle of Flowers is evolving – and this summer, it’s blooming and spreading right into the heart of St Helier with the inaugural Town Takeover until Friday 12 September.  The shopfronts of 16 local businesses have been transformed into floral showcases, celebrating the rich heritage of this Island tradition while bringing a … Read more Jersey’s Battle of Flowers blossoms in the heart of St Helier for 2025 

Driving international competitiveness through a future-focused tax strategy

In this article, Cora O’Brien, Deputy Comptroller of Revenue Jersey, outlines how theIsland’s international tax strategy is evolving as part of the Financial ServicesCompetitiveness Programme, ensuring Jersey remains a stable, reputable, andattractive jurisdiction for global investment in an increasingly complex tax landscape. Jersey’s international finance centre (IFC) is the powerhouse of our economy, generating 40% … Read more Driving international competitiveness through a future-focused tax strategy

Quick wins and improving the business environment

Through a series of targeted workstreams, the Financial Services Competitiveness Programme is helping to streamline Jersey’s business environment. Helen De La Cour, Director of Financial and Professional Services at the Government of Jersey, shares what’s happening behind the scenes, and why the impact could reach beyond the financial services sector. Helen, you’re leading Workstream 2 … Read more Quick wins and improving the business environment

Future-proofing Jersey’s competitiveness

The Island’s financial services sector operates in an increasingly competitive global environment. A cross-agency team – bringing together government, the regulator and industry – is working to ensure Jersey is taking decisive steps to protect and grow its financial services sector. Tom Le Feuvre, Director of External Relations at the Government of Jersey, shares the … Read more Future-proofing Jersey’s competitiveness

Opportunities like this don’t come every day

Government is supporting businesses with a £20 million package of measures designed to improve skills, promote productivity and protect competitiveness as part of its priority to implement the living wage. Many of these will be delivered through the Better Business Support Package which will enable businesses to access productivity and skills training grants via Jersey … Read more Opportunities like this don’t come every day

How Jersey’s Government is bringing new life to town and the visitor economy

Jersey’s Government has recognised the importance of revitalising the town centre and supporting the visitor economy as part of its strategic priorities. But what steps are being taken to turn those policy decisions into action? Olivia Chaplin, Head of Visitor Economy, and Charlotte Howe, Head of Retail Economy, explain the work that is in progress … Read more How Jersey’s Government is bringing new life to town and the visitor economy

Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Jersey: Progress, challenges, and the role of community  

Kate Wright, chair of the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce and CEO of FREEDA, explains how the findings and recommendations of the report are being implemented.   The publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Taskforce report in Jersey marked a significant turning point in the Island’s approach to tackling gender-based violence. Yet, … Read more Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Jersey: Progress, challenges, and the role of community