Here’s your weekly round-up of last week’s news, long-reads (blogs), and updates on important initiatives from the Government of Jersey. đź“° 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
Category: Infrastructure and Environment
Highlights from the Government of Jersey
Investing in the backbone of Island life – Our infrastructure and utilities
Every day, we rely on infrastructure we rarely stop to think about – the roads that take us to work and school, the pipes that deliver clean drinking water, the drains that prevent flooding, and the sea walls that protect us from the force of the Channel. These are the systems that keep Jersey running … Read more Investing in the backbone of Island life – Our infrastructure and utilities
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. đź“° 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
Transforming Jersey’s Sports Infrastructure From Fort Regent to Oakfield and Beyond Â
Progress Update  With Oakfield’s much anticipated opening approaching, especially with schools returning for their autumn term, it’s vital that the centre and its schedule are prepared. As of the first day of term, schools have had access to the studio, gym and 3G pitch, before the rest of the centre in mid-September. Upcoming Milestones  Week … Read more Transforming Jersey’s Sports Infrastructure From Fort Regent to Oakfield and Beyond Â
Keeping the Island Running: From vehicle inspections to swimming pool deliveries
When Islanders think of Driver and Vehicle Standards, better known as DVS, chances are they picture a driving examiner with a clipboard or someone sorting a vehicle logbook in the office. While that is a valuable part of DVS, there is also a highly skilled, tight-knit team of traffic officers whose work ranges from inspecting … Read more Keeping the Island Running: From vehicle inspections to swimming pool deliveries
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
From schools to beach kiosks: keeping Jersey’s property portfolio running
Whether you’re going to the markets for your groceries, exercising at Les Quennevais Sport Centre, or meeting your friends at a local cafĂ© on the beach, each of these spaces are part of Islanders’ daily lives, and spaces that are managed by Jersey Property Holdings (JPH). JPH act as the corporate landlord for all publicly … Read more From schools to beach kiosks: keeping Jersey’s property portfolio running