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From early morning workouts to family swim sessions, Les Quennevais Sport Centre plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Islanders aged 5 to 95 years old. But behind every spinning class, swimming lesson, and training session is a dedicated team keeping everything running smoothly. Leisure Assistant, Josh Clayson, has been in … Read more Keeping the Island Running: Beyond the treadmill
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
Phase 1 progress updates October 9 The advance works are now complete and infrastructure surveyors have visited the site to set out the arrangement for the upcoming granite paving. What to expect next: First, noise suspension barriers will be put up around the site to minimise disruption. Then, works to remove the existing road and … Read more Broad Street Public Realm Improvements 
Access to affordable, suitable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing our Island. Too many Islanders – particularly young people and families – are struggling to find homes that meet their needs and are within reach financially. High property prices, limited supply, and a mismatch between what’s available and what’s needed has placed growing pressure … Read more Investing in Jersey: Housing as our first priorityÂ
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
Jersey’s Government has recognised the importance of revitalising the town centre and supporting the visitor economy as part of its strategic priorities. But what steps are being taken to turn those policy decisions into action? Olivia Chaplin, Head of Visitor Economy, and Charlotte Howe, Head of Retail Economy, explain the work that is in progress … Read more How Jersey’s Government is bringing new life to town and the visitor economy
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
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
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
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
