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L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri
As we reflect on the achievements of the Government of Jersey over the past year, we can take pride in the significant strides made towards enhancing public services, curbing growth in the public sector, and delivering on the priorities of the Council of Ministers (approved in May 2024 as part of the Common Strategic Policy … Read more Performance Report 2024, Dr Andrew McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer
Jersey’s strength has always been built on prudent financial management, a commitment to living within our means, and making sure that we protect our reserves for the future. Unlike many other jurisdictions, we have low levels of borrowing and by making responsible financial decisions, we continue to provide stability and security for Islanders. The 2024 … Read more Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Elaine Millar
We often hear about climate change in terms of global headlines describing distant disasters, so we asked Jane Burns, Climate Change Engagement Manager, and Lisette Jones, Head of Environment and Climate, to explain what climate change looks like for our Island and what’s being done about it. By extending the UK’s ratification of the Paris … Read more Playing our part in the Climate Change Global challenge
ITV Channel Weather Presenter Lily Carter reflects on how the Jersey Bursary helped her secure her dream job Government support for those considering extending further education studies does not end at undergraduate degree level, with funding available for courses that fill skills shortages in the Island. Student finance is available for professional qualifications required by … Read more Charting a brighter future by degrees
Tom Holvey could be said to specialise in island economies. Before he came to Jersey, he worked for a time on a rather more remote island, as Chief Economist for the government of St Helena. “There’s definitely something about an island mentality,” he says. “You feel you’re that bit more independent, more reliant on yourself. … Read more Building a Future in Jersey: the Economy
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
Mr. President, members, guests, thank you for inviting me back to address the Chamber. It’s been a few years now since I last spoke here, so I was delighted to accept this opportunity to update you all on what’s happening inside what some might view as the “poison chalice Ministry”….Perhaps surprisingly, I don’t see it … Read more ‘Planning Matters’ – Deputy Steve Luce speaks at Chamber Lunch 12 February 2025
2025 will be a landmark year for Jersey as we begin the transition towards a living wage. This is one of the Government’s 13 Common Strategic Policy priorities, and will help to deliver affordable living while building our economy. The minimum wage will rise to £13 an hour from 1 April in the first step towards a … Read more Jersey begins the transition towards a living wage
