blog.gov.jeToday, we celebrate European Day of Languages. This day was founded by the Council of Europe on 26 September 2001 to promote awareness of the importance of language learning and protecting linguistic heritage. As Languages Adviser for Jersey Education, I support schools to promote a range of languages. Research already demonstrates the linguistic, cognitive and … Read more Celebrating and supporting languages in Jersey
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Celebrating and supporting languages in Jersey
Building a new hospital: understanding the costs
Posted on — Categories Health
With the lodging and publication of the Proposed Government Plan (2024-2027) last week, Islanders will want to understand the full costs of developing the new healthcare facilities that Jersey urgently requires. Spend to date and value across all hospital schemes Our focus now is to take advantage of the knowledge and assets acquired in previous … Read more Building a new hospital: understanding the costs
Cyber Security Awareness Month: What’s it all about?
Posted on — Categories Combatting Financial Crime, Digital, Economy, Engagement, Events, Information Services, Safety
In a guest blog, Matt Palmer, Director – Cyber Emergency Response Team looks ahead to Cyber Security Awareness Month
Making long-term care easy to understand on gov.je
The Web Services Team and Customer and Local Services have worked together to deliver a new long-term care section on gov.je that aims to make long-term care easier to understand. About long-term care The long-term care scheme provides financial support to Jersey residents who need long-term care for the rest of their life, either at … Read more Making long-term care easy to understand on gov.je
Public Voice: Common Ground at ‘Placemaking in Practice’, British-Irish Council, Cardiff, 2023
Posted on — Categories Community, Consultation, Culture, Environment, Events, St Helier
In a guest blog, Sasha Gibb explains how she presented Jersey’s Public Voice: Common Ground project to the British-Irish Council
All The Colours – Queer Arts at Pride
Channel Islands Pride 2023 is set to provide a showcase for local artists during the Pride celebrations in People’s Park and Victoria Park on Saturday, September 16th. The Creative Island Partnership is thrilled to support this year’s Channel Islands Pride event. This celebration represents a wonderful showcase of our local artists and creates a fantastic … Read more All The Colours – Queer Arts at Pride
Competition and Productivity
Posted on — Categories Economy, Finance, Productivity
How can competition help Jersey become more productive? In a guest blog, Sarah Price, the JCRA’s Chief Operating Officer, explains
Building Stronger Communities: Releasing Better Neighbours
In an era where rehabilitation and reintegration are gaining more traction as effective methods to reduce recidivism, initiatives like the “Releasing Better Neighbours” programme at HMP La Moye are paving the way for a more constructive approach to incarceration. Prisoners are encouraged to address offending behaviour through the programme which was inspired by the Seven Pillars of Recovery research conducted by prisoners in Norway.
A New Chapter for the Jersey Festival of Words
September is upon us, which means the Jersey Festival of Words is just around the corner. The Creative Island Partnership is thrilled to support this year’s Festival. Recognising the significant impact this event has on the growth of the island’s creative community and its inspiration for the younger generation, this event plays a crucial role … Read more A New Chapter for the Jersey Festival of Words
Diving into the Jersey Surf Film Festival
The Creative Island Partnership are delighted to be supporting this year’s Jersey Surf Film Festival, taking place this coming weekend, featuring the Jersey premiere of the feature-length documentary ‘POINT OF CHANGE’.