Jersey News

People arriving into Jersey will now have to isolate for at least 10 days, as of midnight tonight.

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All travel corridors will close from Monday, meaning everyone arriving in the UK will have to self-isolate.

Despite saying it will be here this week, the Economic Development Minister now says a new package of financial support for struggling businesses will be available 'early next week', subject to final Ministerial approval.

A bus service - similar to the popular Hoppa of two decades ago - is being trialled in St Helier.

Andium Homes' revised application for 122 homes on the old Gas Works site have been rejected following concern about archaeological damage to the area.

Digital Jersey has unveiled plans to offer skills training online for free.

Jersey's government has rejected a teaching union's plea to prioritise education staff for a coronavirus vaccine.

Jersey's Deputy Medical Officer of Health says the UK's latest travel ban -which includes Portugal and Madeira - will protect Jersey 'significantly'.

15% of over 80s in Jersey have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a garden wall and parked car in Trinity yesterday evening (13 January).

One of Jersey's biggest and oldest nightclubs has launched a fundraiser to be able to open again and then stay open, after calling the government's recent support package 'wholly inadequate'.

The new Assistant Minister responsible for Sport says a decision will be made by the end of next week on where Jersey's main skate park will be built.

Jersey Police have re-introduced a dedicated Drugs Squad.

The Acting Education Minister has told Channel 103 'we've just got to carry on in this time of crisis', despite sympathising with his predecessor's frustration over schools which led to her resignation.

A statement released to the media incorrectly stating the Deputy Chief Minister had approved Charlie Parker's non-executive role was 'considered approved' by the Chief Executive himself.

The government has revealed that it's developing an alternative to the Yoti app for proving your identity to file your Tax Return online.

Sir David Barclay, Telegraph co-owner and one of the Channel Islands wealthiest residents has died.

A teaching union claims that some Jersey pupils are being told to bring blankets to school and some teachers are leading lessons in hats and coats because classrooms are so cold.

LoganAir will run a direct route between Jersey and the Isle of Man.

Islanders going to Fort Regent for their Covid-19 vaccination will be able to park in the Pier Road multi-storey for free from tomorrow (Wednesday 13 January).

The annual Christmas tree collection service has raise more than £42,000 for Jersey Hospice Care.

The head of Scrutiny has called for an investigation into how decisions are being made within Jersey's government.

The Children’s Commissioner has called for a ‘clear and unified message’ from Jersey’s politicians about the decision to reopen schools this week.

The Assistant Education Minister says early indications show the return to school today has been safe and successful.

Jersey's teaching unions say they share the former Education Minister's frustrations at having concerns dismissed by the government, and paid tribute to Senator Tracey Vallois work over the last two years.

Creating a housing advice hub and permanent emergency housing service and giving income support to anyone who has lived in Jersey for more than six months have been suggested to tackle the island's homelessness issue.

The Chief Minister has accepted his Education Minister's resignation.

Jersey's government has issued the first ever licences for commercial cultivation of medicinal cannabis in the Channel Islands.

Senator Tracey Vallois has resigned as Education Minister, following ongoing concerns around the decision to reopen all schools tomorrow (Monday 11 January)

Last year was officially the wettest ever recorded in the island.

A new financial support package for businesses affected by Jersey's COVID restrictions is due to be announced by Ministers next week.

Many flights between Jersey and the UK have been suspended because of the national lockdown there and Jersey's Chief Minister has said islanders 'should not be visiting the UK'.

Jersey could be facing 'mass closures' of pubs, bars and restaurants without more financial support from the government.

Two drivers and their passengers have escaped injury after a car and a van collided in St Saviour.

Ministers have confirmed students will return to school next Monday.

Condor is implementing more changes to its operations to ensure continuity of supplies to the Channel Islands after three freight ship crew tested positive for COVID-19.

Jersey's former sports minister has called a States debate to confirm Les Quennevais as the location for a new skate park.

Islanders can now submit their tax returns for 2020.

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The first 900 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine have arrived in Jersey.

GCSE and A-level exams are going to be replaced by school-based assessments this summer.

Jersey's Chief of Police says the last 12 months have been the 'most interesting, challenging and rewarding' in his 30-year career.

Another £25 million is available for projects that will boost Jersey's pandemic-hit economy.

Clap for Carers is making a comeback under a new name...

Visitor attractions and events businesses can now apply for new financial support from Jersey's government.

People aged over 80 in Jersey can now book their free coronavirus vaccine.

Orders restricting gatherings and hospitality venues and non-essential shops opening have been extended by two weeks.

Superintendent Alison Fossey has become the first woman to hold the rank for the States of Jersey Police.

Passengers travelling to the Channel Islands from the UK or France now have to show they've tested negative for COVID-19 before being allowed on board.

A 'Citizen's Jury' is being set up to gauge islander's thoughts on assisted dying.

Jersey's Chief Minister has issued a statement reassuring islanders 'we are not in the same position as the UK'.

Coronavirus vaccinations for the over 80s are due to be rolled out in Jersey this week.

Three more people have died in Jersey with COVID-19, according to the latest government stats.

Islanders are being urged not to delay getting health treatment.

Jersey's government-run schools will not reopen until Monday 11th January.

Pregnant women and more people with allergies are now able to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

We're being urged to stay at home to ring in the New Year.

There are honours for six islanders in the New Year Honours List.

Jersey's Bailiff has given out 45 awards for services to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

A resident at a Jersey care home has died after contracting COVID-19.

The head of Jersey's vaccination programme has welcomed the approval of the Oxford AstraZeneca jab.

A Jersey couple plans to ring in the new year by tackling a half-marathon... while handcuffed together.

States Members have unanimously agreed that Jersey should be included in the UK's Brexit deal.

Graffiti has been daubed across the climate stripes mural on the Waterfront.