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With mostly clear skies expected for at least a week, the Perseid Meteor shower (which started on Friday 17th of July) will provide a great many opportunities for those who wish to wish upon a star.
Statement from the Chief Minister on the potential impact of the Middle East conflictThe Government of Jersey is taking active steps to manage any potential impacts on the Island arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Government publishes 2025 Annual Report and AccountsThe States of Jersey 2025 Annual Report and Accounts recorded a net-asset … Read more News this week…
Publication of the Gender Pay Gap ReportThe Government of Jersey has released the 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report which shows the difference between the average gross hourly earnings for men and women across the public service is continuing to fall. Housing Minister proposes Rent tribunal membersThe Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, has lodged a … Read more News this week…
Standard and Poor’s credit ratingThe Government of Jersey welcomes Standard & Poor’s, S&P, latest credit rating for Jersey which remains consistently strong at AA-, with a Stable Outlook. S&P is a leading independent international credit rating agency that checks the financial reliability of countries and companies. Intention to bring forward modern slavery legislation confirmed The Government of … Read more News this week…
Haut du Mont memorial garden work beginsWork has started on the memorial garden at Haut du Mont, which is in honour of the ten Islanders who died following the explosion on 10 December 2022. Changes to services and support for carersThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, announced changes to services and support for carers and … Read more News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms
Strengthened support for carers announcedThe Government is delivering on its commitment to improve support for individuals receiving care and carers across the Island. Following the urgent review announced last month, good progress has been made to ensure there is practical, fair, and sustainable assistance. Planning permission granted for 42 sheltered homesThe Minister for the Environment, … Read more News this week… Hospital Winter Plan launched, strengthened support for carers announced and permission granted for sheltered homes
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
The Channel Islands weather radar, a well-known landmark at La Moye in Jersey, is a very important tool for both weather forecasters here and further afield. It works continuously 24 hours a day, so understandably needs to be taken out of service for essential maintenance from time to time. Today, alongside the routine radar system … Read more Maintenance happening at the weather radar
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
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
