blog.gov.jeIn a recent survey about Jersey’s future, the environment was a high priority for people. Despite the Island’s small size, it contains an incredibly diverse range of natural habitats alongside our more built-up areas and many would argue that Jersey’s countryside and coast contribute significantly to our quality of life. One of the many ways … Read more Jersey’s sites of special interest
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Towards a digital ID – part 14
A recap Previous entries in this blog series have explained that different countries have adopted different approaches to digital identity. In part 7 I wrote that there were eight main ‘flavours’ of digital ID system, and we had identified three of those that we felt were the best fit for Jersey. Part 8 was when I … Read more Towards a digital ID – part 14
Towards a digital ID – part 13
This is the latest in a series of blog entries about the Jersey government’s work towards introducing a digital identity scheme for the Island. Procurement progress We are making good progress towards being able to announce the specifics of how digital ID will work in practice. Since my last update, we have been carrying out … Read more Towards a digital ID – part 13
Towards a digital ID – part 12
Tender update In my last update on 15 September, we had just closed the submission period for companies that wished to tender for a digital ID solution for use by Islanders when dealing with the Jersey government online. Since then, we have had the excitement of reading through all the submissions, which represented a range of … Read more Towards a digital ID – part 12
States Assembly and Scrutiny websites refresh
The States Assembly and Scrutiny websites are being updated to make them easily accessible on smartphones and tablets. This has given us an opportunity to look at both of the sites in detail and explore how they can be improved. We’ve decided to merge the two sites on www.statesassembly.gov.je to make Scrutiny information easier to … Read more States Assembly and Scrutiny websites refresh
Towards a digital ID – part 11
Tender update Today the digital ID tender which was published on 4 August reaches another milestone, as the six-week period that prospective suppliers have had to prepare their tenders has come to a close. We will start the process of evaluating the responses next week. Previous blogs in this series have mentioned the discovery and … Read more Towards a digital ID – part 11
Five minutes for your future
Which subject gets you hot under the collar? Is it population, traffic congestion or the cost of housing? Perhaps it is consumer prices, mental health or the protection of our green space? Wherever your interest lies, and whatever your views, all of these issues – and many more – will affect the future of our … Read more Five minutes for your future
Towards a digital ID – part 10
Today our work towards a digital ID solution has reached a significant milestone – the invitation to tender has been published on our tenders portal. Potential suppliers who are interested in learning more about this requirement and wish to submit a compelling and competitive tender are invited to: Register their organisation on the portal Log … Read more Towards a digital ID – part 10
Why I want to introduce a land development charge
More than a year ago I announced that my department would be drafting and lodging a new proposal for a land development charge called a Jersey Infrastructure Levy. Since then, and following the public launch of proposals, there’s been a lot of talk about the levy, so I’d like to explain why I want to … Read more Why I want to introduce a land development charge
Happy birthday Gov.je
Not that we need an excuse for cake but this week is the 21st anniversary of the Gov.je website. So we’re pulling out the photo album and looking back at how we’ve changed over the years. 1996 In July 1996 the States of Jersey press release announcing the launching of new website, said: “The Internet, a … Read more Happy birthday Gov.je