This week, the Government of Jersey shared several updates reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusion, climate change, community wellbeing, and public health. Government response to Digital Harms ReportThe Government of Jersey welcomes the report from the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel on Digital Harms, with its particular focus on the risks to children … Read more News this week… update on support for carers, CI Cancer Report published, Children and Civil Status Reforms, and more
Category: Environment
News this week… update on support for carers, CI Cancer Report published, Children and Civil Status Reforms, and more
The Heat Is On: Why now is the time to switch to Low-Carbon Heating in Jersey
As stewards of the community and the environment on this beautiful Island we are fortunate enough to call home, each of us have the opportunity to make meaningful impact. As luck would have it, you do not have to go far to contribute, you can start from the comfort of your own home. It is … Read more The Heat Is On: Why now is the time to switch to Low-Carbon Heating in Jersey
News this week… Carers support review, new operator for Lido, orthopaedic registry and tenancy deposit scheme renewed
This week, the Government of Jersey shared several strategic updates reflecting its commitment to public service, community wellbeing, and long-term development. Government confirms new operator for Havre des Pas Lido The Government has confirmed its intention to appoint a new operator for the Havre des Pas Bathing Pool which secures the future of the Lido … Read more News this week… Carers support review, new operator for Lido, orthopaedic registry and tenancy deposit scheme renewed
Highlights from the Government of Jersey
Here’s your weekly round-up of last week’s news, long-reads (blogs), and updates on important initiatives from the Government of Jersey. 📰 News Reminder: Draft Heritage Law consultation Islanders are invited to share their views on the proposed Heritage Law, which aims to protect archaeological finds and align Jersey with international heritage standards. Read more Draft … Read more Highlights from the Government of Jersey
Highlights from the Government of Jersey
Here’s your weekly round-up of last week’s news, long-reads (blogs), and updates on important initiatives from the Government of Jersey. 📰 News Public realm improvements begin in St Helier Work has officially started on the first phase of the Public Realm Enhancement Scheme in St Helier. This initiative will transform key areas of the town centre, making … Read more Highlights from the Government of Jersey
Highlights from the Government of Jersey
As summer progresses, the Government of Jersey continues to deliver updates and insights across key areas including employment, infrastructure, environment, and community development. Here’s a round-up of the latest news, blogs, and key messages from August 2025. 📰 News Trainee Minimum Wage Rates reintroduced The Government of Jersey has announced the reintroduction of Trainee Minimum Wage Rates to support access to … Read more Highlights from the Government of Jersey
Higher-than-average sea surface temperatures around Jersey
If you are a sea swimmer, surfer, snorkeler or diver, you may well have noticed how warm the sea has been through most of 2025. The sea around Jersey is quite shallow and due to our local currents, a lot of the water remains swirling around the Islands, with cooler water to the north and … Read more Higher-than-average sea surface temperatures around Jersey
There’s a Heatwave in the Jersey Forecast
The official definition of a heatwave differs from place to place and, in any one location, it has differed over the years. The reason for having a precise definition is that we don’t want to call every unusually warm episode a ‘heatwave’, but only the ones which have notable impact. If we simply defined it … Read more There’s a Heatwave in the Jersey Forecast
Playing our part in the Climate Change Global challenge
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
‘Planning Matters’ – Deputy Steve Luce speaks at Chamber Lunch 12 February 2025
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