Jersey News

A new campaign has been set up to 'feed our frontline' workers by donating meals to healthcare professionals and their families.

The Chief Officer of Jersey Police has warned that his team will have no hesitation in using the powers they've been given to make sure people stay at home.

A Jersey-based company has launched a new 'virtual running series' to keep islanders active during the coronavirus lockdown.

There are now 81 cases of Covid-19 in Jersey.  Ten people are currently in hospital with the disease.

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From 8am on Monday, Jersey will be in a 30-day lockdown to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

Islanders will not be charged for using government-run car parks and on-street spaces 'until further notice'.

A second person has died in Jersey after contracting coronavirus while being treated.

A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash at Green Island.

61 people are now confirmed to have coronavirus in Jersey.

States of Jersey Police say they're getting calls about people failing to stick to the rules in place to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Entire households are now being told to self-isolate if any member is showing symptoms of coronavirus.

Ministers have been given more powers to protect islanders during the coronavirus pandemic, which includes compelling people to stay at home and be screened to see if they have Covid-19.

52 people have now been diagnosed with coronavirus in Jersey - an increase of 20 in the last 24 hours.

Many bus routes will start later and finish earlier from tomorrow (28 March) because of the reduced demand caused by coronavirus.

More than 650 permits will be given to hospital workers, Salvation Army volunteers and police officers in Jersey to park for free, close to where they work, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite winning every game they have played in their debut season, Jersey Bulls won't be promoted from the Combined Counties Division One.

Kerbside recycling collections in St Helier and St Saviour have been suspended during the coronavirus pandemic.

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People across Jersey and around the UK have taken part in an emotional tribute to health workers - with a mass round of applause.

Hair salons and barbers, nail bars, beauty parlours, tattoo and piercing studios and laser and cosmetic clinics delivering 'non-essential cosmetic treatments' have been told to close limit the spread of coronavirus.

Condor Ferries has suspended all passenger sailings to the end of April because of the travel restrictions put in place amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The government will pay 80% of workers salary up to a maxiumum of £1600 a month.

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Jersey has doubled to 32.

A teenage cyclist has been taken to A&E after a crash involving a grey Volkswagen in St Martin.

All islanders aged 65 and over and those with underlying health conditions have been ordered to stay at home from midnight.

A person in their 80s, with underlying health conditions, has died in Jersey after contracting coronavirus.

Visiting has been suspended at La Moye, the RNLI has postponed the return of beach lifeguard patrols and we're being told to expect delays at the island's recycling centre.

We're being asked to give a round of applause for one minute at 8pm to show our appreciation for those on the front-line, working to protect us through the coronavirus pandemic.

All Jersey GPs will be employed directly by the Health Department from next week in the latest of a number of measures announced by the Chief Minister to address the coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 Jersey Battle of Flowers daytime and moonlight parades have been cancelled because of the coronavirus situation.

A local medical centre has donated 1,000 masks to the hospital to keep health workers safe through the coronavirus pandemic.

de Gruchy's has been closed temporarily to stop the spread of coronavirus.

A Jersey Deputy has suggested giving all health workers a card to put in their car windows so they aren't charged for parking while protecting islanders through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pressure is mounting on Jersey's Chief Minister over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

St Helier has closed parish playgrounds and stepped up the cleaning of benches and toilets in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

People in Guernsey are being ordered to stay at home for two weeks from midnight tonight (00:01 on 25 March) to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

The first phase of critical workers needed to protect Jersey through the coronavirus pandemic are being contacted to make sure their children can get care through a childminder, nursery or school.

There are no immediate plans for Jersey to follow the UK and lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Tenants in Jersey will NOT be evicted during the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministers for Housing and Social Security have confirmed.

Hundreds of children across Jersey have been drawing, painting and making rainbows to lift people's spirits through the pandemic.

Ministers have announced stricter social distancing rules from today, and more businesses have been told to close.

The Chief Minister insists all government resources are being used 'to protect lives, protect jobs and protect Jersey', during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jersey's Economic Development Minister wants Jersey to follow the UK and order a lockdown to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Jersey Zoo is closing to all visitors from 24 March.

Another person has been diagnosed with coronavirus in Jersey, bringing the total number of cases here up to 16.

All government sport centres are now closed to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

D-Day Veteran Harry Fenn has appealed to islanders to 'do their duty' and stay at home to stop the spread of coronavirus.

An increase in the cost of electricity in Jersey has been delayed by six months to help islanders through the coronavirus pandemic.

Bosses of 19 Jersey businesses have written to the Chief Minister accusing him of an abhorrent lack of leadership.

Top chef Mark Jordan says he is devastated beyond words by the coronavirus crisis and is pleading for more support from Jersey's government.

The government is co-ordinating islanders efforts to help vulnerable islanders through the coronavirus pandemic.

All pubs, bars and nightclubs in Jersey have been told to close at 8pm tonight.

There are now 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Guernsey.

15 people have now been diagnosed with coronavirus in Jersey.

All Liberation Group pubs and bars will close temporarily from 22 March to try and limit the spread of coronavirus in Jersey.

Jersey Ministers will given more powers to protect islanders from the coronavirus pandemic, if approved by the States Assembly next week.

A host of buildings and exhibits have closed across Jersey following the government's advice for all islanders to practice social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Jersey students who'll no longer take exams this summer are set to be given 'calculated grades' instead.

All non-urgent hospital outpatient appointments, operations and patient procedures have been postponed for the next four weeks.

Jersey's government has announced a new 'co-funding scheme' to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.

12 islanders have now tested positive for the coronavirus.

All islanders are now asked to limit contact with people outside their homes as much as possible and to avoid restaurants, bars and nightclubs unless they're sure the venue can accommodate social distancing.

LibertyBus has heavily reduced its school bus service over the next fortnight because of the decision to close schools to the majority of students.

Hotel, restaurant and bar workers at risk of redundancy because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic are being offered temporary contracts to work in other sectors.

A Children and Families Hub will open from Monday 23 March to support children and families during the upcoming school closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Jersey Reds will not play another professional match this season after the RFU cancelled the 2019/2020 league and cup campaign.

Anyone arriving into Jersey is now being asked to self-isolate for two weeks.

Jersey General Hospital is now closed to all visitors because it's caring for two patients who've tested positive for coronavirus.

There are now 10 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Jersey.

Jersey's Education Minister has written to her UK counterpart, calling for 'urgent clarification' on the plans for students who will no longer be sitting exams this summer.

All of Guernsey's schools will close from next week to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The government is being urged to support local charities, of whom many say the impact of coronavirus has already had a 'severe impact' on their cashflow.

Jersey's Chamber of Commerce says we are on the edge of state of emergency for the island's economy.

JT is making local landline calls free from Wednesday 1st April.

The Royal Court has taken steps to make sure court proceedings can continue throughout the coronavirus outbreak.

People arriving in Jersey by plane and ferry have to complete a coronavirus questionnaire, asking where they have been and whether they feel unwell. 

Jersey pharmacies are pleading for patience as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak places even more pressure on them.

A capsized rower has been rescued by Condor Ferries' freight ship.

Another person has tested positive for coronavirus in Jersey, bringing the number of confirmed cases up to 6.

The Liberation 75 ceremony and the 2020 Jersey Boat Show have been cancelled following government advice that all large events be postponed or cancelled to restrict the spread of coronavirus.

Most schools in Jersey will close at the end of this week.

Jersey's government has announced a £180 million package of measures to support local businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.

Some islanders have been calling 999 if they are not getting the response they want from the government's dedicated coronavirus hotline.

Jersey's internet providers are all upgrading their broadband speeds to help people working from home during the coronavirus outbreak.

The Chief Minister says the Emergencies Council is disturbed to hear that some people are ignoring advice and not self-isolating.

Anyone who travels to Guernsey, no matter where in the world, will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days from this Thursday (19 March) because of coronavirus.

Condor Ferries is cancelling all its passenger ferries from next week until at least April.

Jersey's Listening Lounge is looking at new ways of supporting islanders who need mental health support whilst having to self-isolate because of coronavirus.

Jersey's only multiplex cinema will shut its doors from tomorrow to slow the spread of coronavirus.

All Iceland stores across the Channel Islands will open 30 minutes earlier every day to help vulnerable groups amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A number of Jersey sports clubs and associations have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Off-island Jersey students in higher education and at boarding schools will be treated as essential travellers, allowing them to return here if they wish amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Police are appealing for information after a single-car crash at Haute Croix in the early hours of Monday morning that left the female driver with life-threatening injuries.

Jersey's government has issued new travel advice that anyone arriving in the island from 52 counties across europe and asia must self isolate for 14 days - even if they don't have flu-like symptoms - to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The Director General of Jersey's health department says as far as she is aware, there is no case of coronavirus being transmitted in Jersey.

There are now five confirmed cases of coronavirus in Jersey, according to latest government figures.

Around 1200 Jersey students at UK universities are still uncertain on what they should do amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The Infrastructure Minister says 'further investigation is required' to see if banning all plastic bags in Jersey 'is the best way forward'.

Passengers returning to Jersey on a direct flight from Tenerife last night were met by waiting coaches and taken home, where they have been told to self-isolate for 14 days to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus.

One person has been cut from a car that hit a bank at Haute Croix overnight.

People assessed as being at a high-risk of carrying coronavirus can now be referred to a dedicated testing facility at Five Oaks.

In a change to its earlier advice, Jersey's government is now telling us we should only travel in and out of the island if it is essential,to help contain the spread of coronavirus in Jersey.

Jersey Sport has issued guidance for clubs following the latest government advice not to travel in and out of the island unless it's essential because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Commodore Clipper will be a freight-only service for the next four weeks.

Jersey Bulls and Jersey Reds games this weekend have been postponed because of coronavirus.

The government has cancelled all off-island school trips because of coronavirus.

Jersey Water has delayed a planned increase to water charges to encourage islanders to keep washing their hands regularly during the coronavirus outbreak.

Dog owners in Jersey are teaming up to help those who might have to self-isolate because of coronavirus.

While Guernsey is advising against all non-essential travel in and out of the island, Jersey's Chief Minister says islanders should continue their holidays while sticking to Foreign Office advice.

Jersey's upcoming parkruns have been cancelled to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Measures have been announced to support Jersey businesses through the coronavirus outbreak.

People in Guernsey are being told to self-isolate if they have any of the coronavirus symptoms even if they haven't travelled, with the Bailiwick also advising against all but essential travel on or off the island.

The body of 56-year-old Sarah Tullier has been found on Fishermen's Beach in Herm.

A man needed hospital treatment after being hit with a glass in the dance floor of Vittoria, formerly Mimosa, last weekend.

Local clubs are being asked to tell Jersey Sport about any events due to take place during the next three months, so emergency plans can be put in place amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

A £200,000 memorial to recognise those failed in Jersey's care system is still set to be created in one of two possible sites at the Weighbridge, despite an e-petition calling for the decision to be reversed.

The government has agreed a plan to tackle car-use in Jersey.

Leaflets are being delivered to all Jersey homes from today with health, travel and hygiene advice relating to coronavirus. It comes as the Emergencies Council meets today.

Jersey’s second case of coronavirus has been confirmed by the government.

Blue Islands flights between Jersey and London City over the next fortnight have been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.

An attempt to create free bus travel for people under the age of 21 in Jersey was defeated, after a tied vote.

LibertyBus says its vehicles are being cleaned with anti-bacterial solution every night to try and help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Restrictions are being placed on buying essentials at some Jersey supermarkets because of coronavirus.

The chair of PPC says he'll keep trying to reform the way we elect politicians in Jersey, after the States Assembly rejected a proposition in the States Assembly this week.

The Swimarathon has been cancelled on medical advice.

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Jersey's Health Department has confirmed the island's first case of coronavirus.

The States Assembly has voted against reforms to Jersey's election system.

Nineteen students and two teachers from Jersey College for Girls are self-isolating after returning from a school trip to Italy.

Anyone returning from Italy is being told to self-isolate for two weeks, even if they have no symptoms of coronavirus.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will visit Jersey as part of the island's Liberation 75 celebrations.

Teenagers in Years 9 and 10 across Jersey will be watching a theatre production over the next week about the dangers of Child Sexual Exploitation.

Jersey Bulls manager Gary Freeman says he's 'delighted' after it was confirmed the club has secured promotion in its first ever season.

A 'technical issue' on board the Condor Liberation has left passengers stuck on board for several hours.

Police in Guernsey are investigating after a 53-year-old man's body was found over the weekend.

A man has been questioned by detectives investigating the death of footballer Emiliano Sala.