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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
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
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
“I’ve visited a number of the schools during their mealtimes and had the privilege of sharing lunch with some of our children; the impact of this service shouldn’t be underestimated“ Over a year on from this Government taking office, and just ahead of the end of the summer term for our schools, I wanted to … Read more Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward
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
José Livramento has spent three decades working with members of the public in different sectors of society so taking a role with the Patient Transport Services (PTS) team was a natural move for him. He was aware of the value and importance of the transport services offered to vulnerable members of the community and this … Read more Driven to help those in need: An important cog in the health services wheel
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