Category: Weather

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…

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

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

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

Maintenance happening at the weather radar

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

There’s a Heatwave in the Jersey Forecast

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

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

Charting a brighter future by degrees 

ITV Channel Weather Presenter Lily Carter reflects on how the Jersey Bursary helped her secure her dream job  Government support for those considering extending further education studies does not end at undergraduate degree level, with funding available for courses that fill skills shortages in the Island.  Student finance is available for professional qualifications required by … Read more Charting a brighter future by degrees