Jersey News
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10 Days Isolation For All New Arrivals
People arriving into Jersey will now have to isolate for at least 10 days, as of midnight tonight.
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UK To Close Travel Corridors
All travel corridors will close from Monday, meaning everyone arriving in the UK will have to self-isolate.
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Wait For Further Business Support Continues
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.
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Town Bus Trial To Start This Summer
A bus service - similar to the popular Hoppa of two decades ago - is being trialled in St Helier.
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122 Gas Works Homes Rejected Over Archaeology Concerns
Andium Homes' revised application for 122 homes on the old Gas Works site have been rejected following concern about archaeological damage to the area.
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Digital Jersey To Launch Online Skills Training
Digital Jersey has unveiled plans to offer skills training online for free.
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Plea To Prioritise Teachers For Covid Vaccine Rejected
Jersey's government has rejected a teaching union's plea to prioritise education staff for a coronavirus vaccine.
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UK's Brazil Travel Ban 'Will Protect Jersey Significantly'
Jersey's Deputy Medical Officer of Health says the UK's latest travel ban -which includes Portugal and Madeira - will protect Jersey 'significantly'.
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15% Of Over 80s Receive First Vaccine Dose
15% of over 80s in Jersey have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
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Hunt For Driver After Crash Into Wall And Parked Car
Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a garden wall and parked car in Trinity yesterday evening (13 January).
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'Save Rojo Nightclub' Crowdfunder Set Up
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'.
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Final Skate Park Site Decision 'By End Of Next Week'
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.
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Drugs Squad Reinstated
Jersey Police have re-introduced a dedicated Drugs Squad.
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"We've Just Got To Carry On In This Time Of Crisis"
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.
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Charlie Parker Approved Statement About Own NED Role
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.
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Government Developing New Digital ID Service
The government has revealed that it's developing an alternative to the Yoti app for proving your identity to file your Tax Return online.
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Sir David Barclay Dies Age 86
Sir David Barclay, Telegraph co-owner and one of the Channel Islands wealthiest residents has died.
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NASUWT: Keeping Schools Open 'Untenable'
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.
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Direct Isle Of Man Flights This Summer
LoganAir will run a direct route between Jersey and the Isle of Man.
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Free Parking And Shuttle Bus To Get Covid Vaccine
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).
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Christmas Tree Collection Raises £42K
The annual Christmas tree collection service has raise more than £42,000 for Jersey Hospice Care.
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Calls For Investigation Into Government Decision-Making 'Cabal'
The head of Scrutiny has called for an investigation into how decisions are being made within Jersey's government.
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'Clear And Unified Message' Wanted On Schools
The Children’s Commissioner has called for a ‘clear and unified message’ from Jersey’s politicians about the decision to reopen schools this week.
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Return To School 'Safe And Successful'
The Assistant Education Minister says early indications show the return to school today has been safe and successful.
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Teaching Unions: We Know Minister's Frustrations 'Only Too Well'
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.
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Strategy To Tackle Homelessness Released
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.
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CM Accepts Education Minister's Resignation
The Chief Minister has accepted his Education Minister's resignation.
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Medicinal Cannabis Sector Launched
Jersey's government has issued the first ever licences for commercial cultivation of medicinal cannabis in the Channel Islands.
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Vallois Resigns As Education Minister
Senator Tracey Vallois has resigned as Education Minister, following ongoing concerns around the decision to reopen all schools tomorrow (Monday 11 January)
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2020 Wettest Year On Record
Last year was officially the wettest ever recorded in the island.
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New Financial Support For Businesses Coming Next Week
A new financial support package for businesses affected by Jersey's COVID restrictions is due to be announced by Ministers next week.
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CM: Islanders Should Not Visit UK
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'.
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Hospitality Facing 'Mass Closures' Without Government Support
Jersey could be facing 'mass closures' of pubs, bars and restaurants without more financial support from the government.
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Emergency Services Attend Crash In St Saviour
Two drivers and their passengers have escaped injury after a car and a van collided in St Saviour.
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Plans To Scale Back Covid Restrictions Outlined
Ministers have confirmed students will return to school next Monday.
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Condor Introduces Further Safety Measures
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.
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States Asked To Agree Les Quennevais Skate Park Site
Jersey's former sports minister has called a States debate to confirm Les Quennevais as the location for a new skate park.
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2020 Tax Returns Can Now Be Filed
Islanders can now submit their tax returns for 2020.
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Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Arrives In Jersey
The first 900 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine have arrived in Jersey.
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School Assessments To Replace Summer Exams
GCSE and A-level exams are going to be replaced by school-based assessments this summer.
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Police Chief Reflects On 'Most Rewarding' Year
Jersey's Chief of Police says the last 12 months have been the 'most interesting, challenging and rewarding' in his 30-year career.
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Bids Open For Another £25m To Boost Economy
Another £25 million is available for projects that will boost Jersey's pandemic-hit economy.
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Weekly Clap To Make A Comeback
Clap for Carers is making a comeback under a new name...
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New Support For Attractions And Events Firms
Visitor attractions and events businesses can now apply for new financial support from Jersey's government.
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Over 80s Can Now Book Covid Vaccine
People aged over 80 in Jersey can now book their free coronavirus vaccine.
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Jersey's Coronavirus Legislation Extended
Orders restricting gatherings and hospitality venues and non-essential shops opening have been extended by two weeks.
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Jersey Police Promotes First Female Superintendent
Superintendent Alison Fossey has become the first woman to hold the rank for the States of Jersey Police.
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Condor Passengers Required To Test Negative For COVID-19
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.
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Islanders Invited To Join 'Citizen's Jury' On Assisted Dying
A 'Citizen's Jury' is being set up to gauge islander's thoughts on assisted dying.
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Chief Minister: 'We Are Not In Same Position As UK'
Jersey's Chief Minister has issued a statement reassuring islanders 'we are not in the same position as the UK'.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Being Rolled Out To Over 80s This Week
Coronavirus vaccinations for the over 80s are due to be rolled out in Jersey this week.
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Three More Coronavirus Deaths Recorded
Three more people have died in Jersey with COVID-19, according to the latest government stats.
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'Don't Delay Seeking Healthcare'
Islanders are being urged not to delay getting health treatment.
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Return To School Delayed
Jersey's government-run schools will not reopen until Monday 11th January.
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Coronavirus: More Islanders Eligible For Vaccinations
Pregnant women and more people with allergies are now able to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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'Stay At Home' This NYE
We're being urged to stay at home to ring in the New Year.
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Islanders Recognised In New Year Honours List
There are honours for six islanders in the New Year Honours List.
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Pandemic Heroes Given Bailiff's Award
Jersey's Bailiff has given out 45 awards for services to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Care Home Resident Dies
A resident at a Jersey care home has died after contracting COVID-19.
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Jersey's Vaccine Lead Welcomes Oxford Jab Approval
The head of Jersey's vaccination programme has welcomed the approval of the Oxford AstraZeneca jab.
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Couple Takes On Handcuffed Half-Marathon For Hospice
A Jersey couple plans to ring in the new year by tackling a half-marathon... while handcuffed together.
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States Unanimously Approves Brexit Deal
States Members have unanimously agreed that Jersey should be included in the UK's Brexit deal.
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Climate Mural Damaged
Graffiti has been daubed across the climate stripes mural on the Waterfront.