Jersey News

One foreign worker who was granted an exemption not to self-isolate on arrival to Jersey tested positive for coronavirus after going straight to work instead of waiting for his first test result to come back.

The government has unveiled a new Border and Immigration System for EU nationals wanting to live and work in Jersey when the UK leaves the European Union at the end of this year.

Islanders will be able to easily shop around for the most affordable groceries thanks to a new app from the Jersey Consumer Council.

19 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Jersey over the weekend.

Jersey's Information Commissioner has released a statement criticising the government's planning department for twice breaching the Data Protection Law.

Flybe is set to return to the skies early next year, after being bought out of administration.

The telecoms sector across the Channel Islands generated more than £170m last year.

Police want to speak to anyone who saw a crash involving a black motorcycle and Jersey Post Van on Greve D'Azette last Tuesday afternoon (13 October).

The Treasury Department has rejected claims that Prior Year Basis taxpayers' 2019 bills will be used to recover the coronavirus debt.

The Jersey Safeguarding Partnership Board has launched the second part of its three-year campaign to tackle domestic abuse across the island.

Jersey healthcare workers will be asked to vaccinate their colleagues when the Covid-19 vaccine becomes available.

The Education Minister says the government is working on what support can be given to off-island university students now tougher travel restrictions are in place.

The winning numbers from this year's Jersey Hospice Care Million Pound Lottery have been drawn.

One of Jersey Cheshire Home's residents has moved out to live more independently after just four years of rehabilitation.

Jersey's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Susan Turnbull, is retiring at the end of this month after 39 years in the profession.

A 38-year-old man has been jailed for 18 months after having sex with a 15-year-old girl in 2004.

Making children stay in education until they're 18 and embedding mental health and wellbeing into the core school curriculum are two of many recommendations made to reform Jersey's Education system.

54 Swissport baggage handlers have lost their jobs in Jersey.

Airline Jet2 is launching five new air routes to Jersey next summer.

A man is being prosecuted over the plane crash which killed Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala.

A garage detached from the main house on the St Clement's Coast Road has suffered 'significant damage' after a large fire broke out.

There will be fewer flights and ferry services operating to and from Jersey next month because of coronavius restrictions.

All children returning home to Jersey from overseas will be treated as if they're arriving from a green region.

A case of coronavirus has been identified at St Saviour's School.

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The UK government has agreed an 'unprecedented' move to give Westminster powers to take legislative control of Channel Islands waters during Brexit negotiations.

The CEO of Digital Jersey is hoping we'll break records for the number of downloads of the island's new Covid alert app.

£123,795 in compensation has been paid out to islanders diagnosed with mesothelioma or relatives of Jersey mesothelioma victims since a new scheme started just over a year ago.

The Chief Minister has moved reassure worried islanders following the recent jump in coronavirus case numbers.

A second person is now being treated in Jersey's General Hospital after contracting coronavirus.

All London boroughs will be either amber or red on Jersey's traffic light system for safe travel from this Saturday 17 October.

The Health Department is looking into how one person in Jersey contracted coronavirus, after failing to identify a source of infection.

A motorcyclist in his 20s has been taken to A&E after a crash on the St Clements Coast Road.

Islanders have until this Friday to voice their opinions on the future of St Brelade's Bay.

Islanders are being invited to give their thoughts on radical plans to overhaul St Helier's Waterfront.

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An Italian Esports driver has won the first ever Jersey eRally.

The number of active Coronavirus cases has risen by 30 since Friday night.

A class of primary school students have been sent home to isolate after a pupil tested positive for Coronavirus.

Jersey's government is preparing to borrow big as it continues to deal with the impact of Coronavirus.

Jersey Police are reminding us that being different is not a crime by supporting the National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Families are being advised against taking children trick or treating this Halloween, because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Council of Ministers' plans for the next four years of government are due to be published this lunchtime.

A Maternity Health Care Assistant who has just retired after 34 years in the job has paid tribute to her bosses and colleagues for 'working as a team' to keep people safe through the coronavirus pandemic.

Jersey Reds says it is taking ‘necessary action’ after one of the club’s professional rugby players was diagnosed with coronavirus.

Four islanders have been honoured by the Queen in her Birthday Honours List.

On World Mental Health day, Jersey’s government says there have positive changes to mental health services over the past 18 months.

A person is being treated in hospital for coronavirus, for the first time since July.

Jersey health officials say indoor shared soft play facilities have to stay closed - because maintaining good hygiene 'is likely to be impossible'.

Durrell has given islanders a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rescue of reptiles from the Mauritius oil through its mini documentary.

A major refurbishment of Orchard House, combined with more personalised programmes of patient care and greater emphasis on staff wellbeing, has led to the acute mental health facility receiving 'green status' during an internal audit.

This year's Jersey Rally, which starts today, is happening virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Children's Minister is urging people to submit their views, good or bad, as part of a consultation on the care memorial design ideas now we can see what the Citizens' Panel thinks is appropriate.

Anyone who hasn't got their spend local card yet only has until midnight on Sunday 11 October to request a new one.

A Jersey sight loss charity will be trialling a year-long voucher scheme to try and encourage parents to buy new glasses for children under the age of 8.

New parents will be able to claim maternity benefits for up to 32 weeks, which can be split between them, in plans to improve support for Jersey families from 2021.

Three designs have been shortlisted for a new memorial at the Weighbridge.

The States Assembly has voted to make isolation mandatory for arrivals from 'green' countries or regions until they test negative for coronavirus from Tuesday 13 October instead of Friday 9 October.

Bus passengers will be able to buy a transfer ticket at the same price as a single ticket from 1 January 2021.

The Chief Executive of the Jersey Hospitality Association says allowing pubs, bars, and restaurants to offer drinks promotions until the end of next year will destroy much of the profit the industry needs to make to survive this difficult year.

The Town Constable has expressed his relief that Overdale has been picked as as the preferred location for Jersey's new hospital over People's Park.

Channel 103's been given early access to Jersey's 'COVID Alert' app, ahead of its release next week.

Former Environment Minister Deputy Steve Luce says he'll never be able to vote for building the new hospital at Overdale.

Pressure is growing on the Infrastructure Minister and Jersey Property Holdings to allow Rouge Bouillon School to extend onto the old police station site next door.

Overdale has been chosen by the Council of Ministers as their preferred location for Jersey's new hospital.

Jersey bars, pubs and restaurants will be able to offer promotions on drinks until the end of 2021, subject to approval from the Licencing Assembly.

48% of Prior Year Basis taxpayers who have taken part in a government survey have backed the plans to move them to Current Year Basis, but 41% of them are against it.

Ministers are 'sufficiently confident' that the average time for getting coronavirus test turnaround times down to 12 hours will be done 'consistently' from Monday 12 October.

Cineworld has confirmed plans to temporarily close all its UK cinemas from Thursday.

The Education Minister says she's disappointed to have a government primary school 'in such a state', after the headteacher of Rouge Bouillon aired his own frustration in a letter to Scrutiny.

Dieticians are warning COVID restrictions shouldn't stop vulnerable people in Jersey from eating enough and doing a regular food shop.

People coming to Jersey from green countries or regions will have to isolate until they get a negative test result - if a proposition from Deputy Inna Gardiner is successful next week.

Scrutiny is reviewing the process taken towards choosing a preferred site for Jersey's new hospital.

More London boroughs, areas of North-East England, and regions across France are being upgraded to either amber or red on the traffic light system for safe travel.

A comprehensive new report has identified the many gaps in Jersey law if the island is to properly uphold children's rights.

Jersey's Police Chief says he thinks making trained officers ask for authority to use tasers isn't sensible or practical and risks public safety.

Police want to hear from anyone who saw a small black dog bite a teenage girl outside the Co-op at Charing Cross on Tuesday evening.

Police closed Victoria Avenue westbound for a time this morning as Storm Alex has kicked up high waves and debris over the sea wall.

£4.5m has been spent in Jersey businesses using the government's Spend Local cards since they were given out at the start of September.

70mph and a month's worth of rain could hit the Channel Islands when Storm Alex arrives.

The Chief Minister has defended the government against criticism over the 12-hour average turnaround target for coronavirus tests still not being reached.

Smokers in Jersey are being told it's more important than ever to try and quit for good.

Charlie Parker has 'made significant further strides' towards embedding his 'OneGov' approach in the way the island's run.

A Jersey man who punched and stamped on another man's head whilst he was lying on the floor has been sentenced to four and a half years behind bars.

This Springer Spaniel has been helping Jersey's Asian Hornet hunters in their search for Asian Hornet nests.

The Director of ArtHouse Jersey says adequate funding for the arts as we recover from the coronavirus crisis is crucial.

Added protections put in place to stop tenants from being evicted during the coronavirus crisis are about to expire.

Jersey's Deputy Medical Officer of Health is urging people to wear masks 'not just for yourself, but much more for other people'.

Tickets for the Channel Islands Christmas lottery have been reduced to £2 each in a bid to boost sales.

Jersey's Deputy Medical Officer of Health is hoping for at least a 70% uptake of the flu vaccination among high-risk groups this year.

Three design ideas for a memorial to recognise those failed in Jersey's care system will go on show between Thursday 8 October and Saturday 10 October.

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.