blog.gov.jeITV 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
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Charting a brighter future by degrees
Building a Future in Jersey: the Economy
Posted on — Categories Careers, Community, CSP, Economy, Employment, Finance, Retail, The Cabinet Office, Travel, Visitor Economy, Tags Shaping Our Future
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
Clarifying the Minimum Wage increase
Posted on — Categories Careers, Community, CSP, Economy, Employment, Living Wage, Tourism, Visitor 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
New Healthcare Facilities: Construction and Supplier Forum – exploring opportunities for the local sector
Posted on — Categories Economy, Employment, Engagement, Events, Health, Infrastructure, Tags construction, Hospital, NHFP, Procurement
The New Healthcare Facilities team gives an update on construction industry engagement. The New Healthcare Facilities team has been keen to make an early start on engaging with the local construction sector, as we hope they will all have a role to play in delivering infrastructure and buildings for vital healthcare services. Last week we … Read more New Healthcare Facilities: Construction and Supplier Forum – exploring opportunities for the local sector
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
Why we can’t give teachers a 15.4% pay rise
Vice-chair of the States Employment Board, Andy Jehan, explains the facts behind the teachers’ dispute and why their 15.4% pay demand is unreasonable.
Control of Jersey’s borders
Posted on — Categories Brexit, Economy, Employment, External Relations, Housing, Tags Immigration, Population
For centuries many Jersey people have left the Island to live elsewhere. Conversely, others from many countries have come to Jersey to work in different industries, or to seek refuge. Thousands of French Protestant Huguenots came here in the late 17th and early 18th centuries to escape persecution in France. Then Irish workers came, to … Read more Control of Jersey’s borders
Social Security Minister on doing more with less
Posted on — Categories Employment, Social Security
Priorities As Minister for Social Security my priorities are to ensure that the department can meet the needs of an ever changing population, to stress that work pays and to introduce policies that promote fairness and financial independence. Sustainability As with every department we are trying to do more with less. An aging population and … Read more Social Security Minister on doing more with less
Promoting economic growth
Posted on — Categories Agriculture, Economy, Employment, Public Sector Reform, Sport, Tourism, Tags Productivity
The Economic Development Department (EDD) oversees a large portfolio of activity which will be enhanced by the transfer of Sport and Culture later this year – subject to States approval. I am delighted to be working with my new Assistant Ministers: The Constable of St Brelade, Steve Pallett, who has responsibility for Sport, Liquor Licensing … Read more Promoting economic growth
Education Minister on digital learning
Posted on — Categories Economy, Education, Employment
A thirteen year old boy recently convinced the head and teachers of Haute Vallée School to virtually let him run the school for a day. His idea was to provide a taster of what the digital community can offer young learners by creating a Digital Learning Day. If you examine his route to achieving this, … Read more Education Minister on digital learning