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September is upon us, which means the Jersey Festival of Words is just around the corner. The Creative Island Partnership is thrilled to support this year’s Festival. Recognising the significant impact this event has on the growth of the island’s creative community and its inspiration for the younger generation, this event plays a crucial role … Read more A New Chapter for the Jersey Festival of Words
Category: Culture
A New Chapter for the Jersey Festival of Words
Diving into the Jersey Surf Film Festival
The Creative Island Partnership are delighted to be supporting this year’s Jersey Surf Film Festival, taking place this coming weekend, featuring the Jersey premiere of the feature-length documentary ‘POINT OF CHANGE’.
Showcasing the Sisters of Sound
If you’re eager to experience a new and different evening on Jersey’s music scene this weekend, look no further than Sisters of Sound.
Economy: What has been done for you?
Posted on — Categories Agriculture, Careers, Combatting Financial Crime, Community, Culture, Digital, Economy, Education, Employment, Engagement, Events, Finance, Retail, Sport, Tourism
During the first year of Government, there has been an enormous amount of work undertaken to support Jersey’s economy across every sector. This list shows some of things that have happened so far: For all sectors Arts Digital Financial Services Maritime Rural Sport Visitor
Artists In Residence: Transform Young Minds
Are you an artist who speaks French? Find out about a residency programme that could enable you to work with French students in St Malo.
Opportunity through Connectivity
Posted on — Categories Culture, Economy, External Relations, Ports of Jersey, Retail, Tourism, Transport
Last Saturday, for the first time since Brexit, a Condor ferry and a Manche-Iles Express ferry arrived from Granville carrying passengers who didn’t all have French passports. This didn’t stop them enjoying the day in Jersey, however, as those French citizens travelling only with their national ID cards were able to take advantage of a … Read more Opportunity through Connectivity
Eid Mubarak
Posted on — Categories Culture
I have been blessed to observe Ramadan for many years of my life. Staying up with family through the night, spending the hours before sunrise eating and laughing in a delirious state of sleep deprivation, trying to pray in prostration with a full stomach, fasting through the workday and eagerly awaiting sunset for a glass … Read more Eid Mubarak
Why an Espresso is good for everyone in Government
In a changing world, learning and development keeps employees up to date, inspired to learn and promotes a culture to thrive in. This is really important when those employees serve taxpayers who rightly expect a civil service that is driven towards continual improvement and excellence. As an organisation focused on how we can continue to … Read more Why an Espresso is good for everyone in Government
Jersey celebrates St Patrick’s Day
Interim Associate Director of CYPES, Elaine Walker, explains how Jersey will join the global green festival this weekend to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Growing up in my hometown of Dublin, St Patrick’s Day was very much celebrated, like it is around the world, featuring parades, pubs and plenty of partying. St Patrick’s Day falls on … Read more Jersey celebrates St Patrick’s Day
How do we shape a long-term vision for Jersey
Posted on — Categories Culture, Economy, Education, Environment, Finance, Health, Home Affairs, Housing, Tags MyJersey, Shaping Our Future
In my last blog post, I looked at why we need a long-term vision for Jersey – an addition to the four year plans set by each Council of Ministers and which would be the guiding document by which all other policies across government would be guided and informed. How though do we begin the process … Read more How do we shape a long-term vision for Jersey