Category: Keeping the Island Running

The week’s news… funding for childcare, organ donors and annual vaccine campaign

Last week, the Government of Jersey shared several strategic updates reflecting its commitment to public service, community wellbeing, and long-term development. States Employment Board pleads guilty The Vice Chair of the States Employment Board (SEB) and the Chief Fire Officer both issued statements after the SEB pleaded guilty to charges following an investigation by the … Read more The week’s news… funding for childcare, organ donors and annual vaccine campaign

Keeping the Island Running: Behind the scenes of signs and road lines

Road markings and signage keeps Jersey’s roads safe and running, but behind them are a lot of early starts and heavy lifting. Road Markers, Nick Coote and Bruno Viera, are essential in keeping motorists travelling safely, often long before the rest of us are on our morning commute. Nick, who has worked for the Infrastructure … Read more Keeping the Island Running: Behind the scenes of signs and road lines

Keeping the Island Running: Beyond the treadmill

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

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

More than just rain or shine: keeping the Island running

From bracing snowstorms at the airport, to informing farmers on whether to cover their potatoes, Senior Forecaster, Bryan de Gruchy, has seen it all in his three decades in the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Meteorological Section. Bryan said: “A lot of what people see is just a basic weather forecast telling us whether it’s going … Read more More than just rain or shine: keeping the Island running

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 café 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

Keeping Jersey’s biodiversity safe

Scientific Officer for Invasive Species in the Infrastructure and Environment Department, Adam Dallas-Chapman, is at the forefront of Jersey’s battle against invasive species. From removing Asian Hornet nests to working collaboratively with counterparts in Guernsey, France and England, Adam is key in protecting the Island as we know it. “My role is split in two,” … Read more Keeping Jersey’s biodiversity safe

From the lifeguard station to public toilets: Keeping the Island Running

With a diverse portfolio of buildings and facilities that he needs to look after, Maintenance Officer in Jersey Property Holdings (JPH), Ben Makin, plays a key role in ‘Keeping the Island Running’. Including schools, healthcare facilities, sport sites, and even public toilets, Ben’s work ensures Jersey’s infrastructure remains functional and safe for all Islanders. Ben … Read more From the lifeguard station to public toilets: Keeping the Island Running

Keeping 355 miles of underground pipes running