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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
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Keeping the Island Running: Beyond the treadmill
Highlights from the Government of Jersey
Posted on — Categories Climate, CSP, Economy, Education, Employment, Employment, Social Security and Housing, Environment, Housing, Infrastructure, Infrastructure and Environment, Investing In Jersey, Keeping the Island Running, Living Wage, Weather
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
Broad Street Public Realm Improvements 
Posted on — Categories Infrastructure, Investing In Jersey, St Helier
Progress updates October 21 We have now finished the advance works and entered the next phase, phase one of the public realm works. A key feature of this phase is the introduction of engineered tree cells which will support the planting of two new trees. These cells provide space for the soil underneath the suspended … Read more Broad Street Public Realm Improvements 
Higher-than-average sea surface temperatures around 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
Investing in Jersey: Housing as our first priorityÂ
Posted on — Categories CSP, Economy, Employment, Social Security and Housing, Housing, Infrastructure, Investing In Jersey
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
Transforming Jersey’s Sports Infrastructure From Fort Regent to Oakfield and Beyond Â
Posted on — Categories Fort Regent, Infrastructure and Environment, Sport, Tags infrastructure and environment, Sport
Progress Update  With Oakfield’s much anticipated opening approaching, especially with schools returning for their autumn term, it’s vital that the centre and its schedule are prepared. As of the first day of term, schools have had access to the studio, gym and 3G pitch, before the rest of the centre in mid-September. Upcoming Milestones  Week … Read more Transforming Jersey’s Sports Infrastructure From Fort Regent to Oakfield and Beyond Â
The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors
Posted on — Categories Careers, Community, CSP, Employment, Health, New Healthcare Facilities Programme
This blog is a conversation between the three independent advisors supporting the Minister for the New Healthcare Facilities Programme in Jersey. Their diverse expertise brings transparency, informed oversight, and a balanced representation of Islander voices to this significant infrastructure project. Dr Nigel Minihane is a retired General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in … Read more The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors
Handling with care
Posted on — Categories Careers, Employment, Frontline, Health
After 25 years working in retail, Robin Boleat joined the public service as a porter at the General Hospital and 15 years later, he still looks forward to work every day. Working with people has always been the most rewarding part of the job for Robin. However, after 25 years in retail he was ready … Read more Handling with care
Jersey’s Battle of Flowers blossoms in the heart of St Helier for 2025Â
The iconic Jersey Battle of Flowers is evolving – and this summer, it’s blooming and spreading right into the heart of St Helier with the inaugural Town Takeover until Friday 12 September. The shopfronts of 16 local businesses have been transformed into floral showcases, celebrating the rich heritage of this Island tradition while bringing a … Read more Jersey’s Battle of Flowers blossoms in the heart of St Helier for 2025Â
Driving international competitiveness through a future-focused tax strategy
Posted on — Categories CSP, Economy, Employment, External Relations
In this article, Cora O’Brien, Deputy Comptroller of Revenue Jersey, outlines how theIsland’s international tax strategy is evolving as part of the Financial ServicesCompetitiveness Programme, ensuring Jersey remains a stable, reputable, andattractive jurisdiction for global investment in an increasingly complex tax landscape. Jersey’s international finance centre (IFC) is the powerhouse of our economy, generating 40% … Read more Driving international competitiveness through a future-focused tax strategy