Jersey News

The statue of Sir George Carteret in St Peter's village has been vandalised again.

Bomb disposal experts were called out to an area outside the Elizabeth Terminal this morning to deal with a grenade that had been found earlier at a private home.

A new way of clearing sea lettuce from St Aubin's Bay is being trialled by Jersey's government.

Jersey won't host the Super League Triathlon next month. It's been cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Gibraltar will all be reclassified as amber on Jersey's travel traffic light system from midnight.

Work has started to look at restricting access to motor traffic through Vallee des Vaux on Sundays, following approval from the Roads Committee.

The contract to use the Nightingale hospital at Millbrook has been extended until the end of March 2021.

Despite the disruption to students learning this year because of coronavirus, Jersey's A-level students have still recorded a pass rate of 99.5%.

Cineworld in Jersey is back open on Wednesday 26 August.

Students are getting calculated grades instead of the usual exam results because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

With the spectacular floral parade not happening this year, the community is already looking forward to 2021.

Four more cases of coronavirus have been detected in Jersey, taking the number of active cases to 11.

An on-island testing lab, which the government says will process around 2,000 coronavirus tests a day, has arrived in Jersey.

The 2020 Jersey International Air Display has become the latest large-scale event to be cancelled because of safety concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.

The interim children and schools manager at Jersey Sport has called for physical activity to be put 'higher up the priority list' after a survey revealed that 8 in 10 young people still don't meet the recommended level of weekly exercise.

The head of Scrutiny has called for a review into what she's called the 'very unusual' situation which has lead to the resignation of Jersey's prison governor.

Police are asking drivers to avoid La Rue de Varvots after a pickup truck overturned.

Jersey's government says it is considering re-categorising Poland on its Safe Travel traffic light system.

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Dozens of purled pansies and crocheted carnations have gone on display outside Philadelphie Methodist Church in St Peter

The Delta Events warehouses in Jersey and Guernsey were illuminated last night to highlight the struggles the industry is still going through.

Hospitality and tourism businesses will be able to show they're complying with Jersey's social distancing rules through a new scheme.

The government says Prison Governor Nick Cameron, whose position has been unclear over recent months amid unconfirmed reports of a bust-up with Home Affairs, has resigned 'for personal reasons'.

A vet with more than 30 years of experience has been appointed Jersey's new Chief Veterinary Officer.

The government's former offices on South Hill are being boarded up after vandals broke in and caused damage.

This year's Jersey Marathon has been cancelled because of restrictions on mass gatherings.

A new awards ceremony will celebrate how islanders have responded to the coronavirus crisis.

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Two rare turtles have been re-homed at Jersey Zoo, after being confiscated from smugglers in Hong Kong.

Jersey has two more confirmed cases of coronavirus.

A 45-year-old woman has appeared in Jersey's Magistrate's Court after being charged with importing cannabis and cocaine through Jersey Airport.

The Constable of St Lawrence has officially lodged plans to stop the new hospital being built on the Millbrook playing fields.

As COVID-19 continues to have a devastating effect on businesses, Channel 103 has been looking at how nightclubs are suffering.

Jersey’s government is reclassifying France as ‘amber’ on its traffic light system for travel safety ratings.

A new self-contained laboratory to process COVID-19 PCR tests is set to arrive in around 10 days time.

A Blue Islands plane has created a big heart in the sky above the islands in memory of founder Derek Coates, who passed away earlier this week.

Jersey Library has given out 1,400 Summer Reading Challenge packs this year, giving out 300 more than last year.

Temperatures have reached 35.3°C in Jersey today, making it the hottest day of 2020.

Ministers have announced Jersey will be moving to the last phase of its lockdown exit plan from midnight tonight.

Jersey pubs, bars, and restaurants are being reminded to record the details of all their visitors as part of a campaign to keep islanders safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Operations Manager of the Liberation Group says people are starting to regain their confidence and return to their pubs, bars, and eateries across the island.

The Fire Service's inshore lifeboat was called out yesterday to help two people kayaking near Bouley Bay.

Customer and Local Services on La Motte Street will stay closed to drop-in customers because of a surge in online and telephone queries over the last three and a half months.

Jersey Police want to hear from anyone who saw a Black Range Rover driving dangerously in St Peter last Friday evening (31 July).

The island could be in for its hottest day of the year so far. Jersey Met is predicting highs of 33°C today.

The government says France will be re-categorised to amber on the coronavirus risk-based traffic light system within days if cases continue to rise there.

Jersey is up to eight active cases of coronavirus.

The Deputy of Grouville has resubmitted her proposition to ask Jersey Property Holdings to stop demanding compensation from coastal homeowners whose properties encroach on public land.

Jersey Police are appealing for information after the driver of a white Subaru got out of his car and threatened a dog walker.

This year's Weekender Festival will not go ahead.

The Treasury Minister insists taxpayers won't have to pay their frozen 2019 bill in 2023, unless they choose to.

Jersey businesses are being reminded to make sure they're prepared for the new disability discrimination law that's being introduced in September.

More Jersey police officers will be able to use a taser without permission from a senior officer if States members agree.

Plans are underway to create the island's first Youth Parliament, which will be called Jersey Youth Connect.

One more passenger arriving into Jersey has been found to have coronavirus through border testing.

The Treasury Minister has 'apologised unreservedly' after letters advising on proposed changes to Income Tax were sent to people who have died.

Jersey charities who've been delivering essential services to islanders during the coronavirus crisis can now apply for grant support.

Testing and isolation rules have been made stricter for people coming to Jersey from five more countries.

Jersey's Fire Service is turning to young artists, asking them to design a fire safety poster.

Free exemption cards have been made for Jersey airport and harbour passengers who find it hard to wear a face-covering for medical reasons.

7,400 tax returns are still outstanding following last Friday's online deadline.

Four more arrivals into Jersey have tested positive for coronavirus.

A 27-year-old man has been jailed for a drunken and frenzied knife attack in St Helier last Christmas Eve.

A car had liquid poured over it at the entrance to Grouville Arsenal on Rue a don after a fight between three men last Friday evening (31 July).

Jersey's Mental Health wards have re-opened to visiting friends and family of patients.

Four more off-island arrivals into Jersey have tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend.

More than 30,000 people have come through Jersey's borders since they re-opened exactly one month ago.

Police are appealing for information after a fight between a group of teenage boys broke out at Millbrook over the weekend.

The CEO of Jersey Electricity says the project to build the Channel Islands largest solar array on the roof of Jersey Dairy in Trinity will not only stimulate economic recovery, but also keep climate change at the top of the agenda.

Jersey mums are being encouraged to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week a little differently this year.

Health experts are meeting today to decide if and when Jersey's lockdown restrictions should ease further.

Two people had to be rescued by the Fire Service's inshore lifeboat after being cut off by the tide near Seymour Tower.

Jersey's Asian hornet hunters have completed a record-breaking day.

Wearing masks inside public spaces in Jersey will not be made mandatory.

Jersey medics and scientists are looking at putting more specific controls in place for people coming to the island from Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire.

A Beaulieu Convent student has organised a 24-prize raffle to raise money for two local charities.

Jersey Heritage is on the lookout for young islanders to turn detective this summer as part of a new holiday series of challenges.

A 16-year-old girl is critically ill in Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital after taking a drug at a party last night.

Another Reform Jersey politician is trying to push through an increase to the minimum wage.

Jersey Bulls, who haven't played a match since March because of coronavirus, have announced their first opponent ahead of the new season.

Jersey's payroll co-funding scheme will be gradually phased out until the end of March 2021.

Two 20-year-olds have to each complete 120 hours of community service for damaging a St Helier statue and assaulting a police officer.

A Jersey primary school student has released his debut single with encouragement from his family.

A Jersey Minister has called for a review into the island's system of government - saying many are questioning whether they are actually in charge.

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The priest of the largest church in the Channel Islands is asking for donations to pay for the repair work of its spire.

Islanders are being asked not to visit or stay in Brittany, specifically St Malo, this weekend because of a recent increase in coronavirus cases in the region.

A life-sized orangutan art piece, inspired by Durrell resident Dagu, has been unveiled by the Lieutenant-Governor at Jersey Zoo.

A £70 million redevelopment on Bath Street has been named 'Merchants Square'.

It's been revealed where missing person Liz McDougall was found this morning.

All Jersey taxpayers will pay tax as they earn if reforms are approved by the States Assembly in October.

Jersey's residential children's homes will be inspected by an independent body during August and September.

A Jersey woman who's been missing since Sunday night has been found safe and well.

Jersey is set to be hotter than places such as Mykonos today - with temperatures set to rise to as much as 30°C.

Condor says passenger sailings between Jersey and St Malo this weekend should go ahead after a temporary agreement was reached with striking stevedores.

Parents and carers who want to entertain their children during the summer holidays can now get suggestions for an activity a day online.

Jersey Water has lowered the level at one reservoir in Queen's valley as the search for missing person Liz McDougall continues.

A Health Department mental health project to support frontline workers will be one of the recipients of the Bailiff's £1.2million Covid-19 appeal fund.

Stricter isolation rules will be in place from tomorrow (30 July) for arrivals to Jersey from Belgium, the Bahamas and Argentina.

Durrell is broadcasting live from the grounds of Jersey Zoo to give viewers an in-depth look into the work being done on island and around the world to save endangered species.

The Council of Ministers wants to reduce social security contributions by 2% between the start of October and the end of next June.

Blue Islands is resuming day return flights between Jersey and Guernsey every Thursday starting next week (6th August).

Six new electric vehicle parking spaces have been installed at the Waterfront car park in St Helier.

Islanders are coming together in the ongoing search for Elizabeth McDougall.

A man has been jailed for 4 years after killing a grandfather with a single punch outside Springfield Stadium last year.

Jersey Police are appealing for anyone with dash-cam footage who may have been driving in the area where missing woman Elizabeth McDougall (65) was last seen.

A young girl suffered minor injuries to her face following an alleged assault in the Millennium Town Park yesterday evening (27 July).

Jersey's competition regulator has launched a full investigation into a fault that took JT's phones and internet offline for more than six hours.

The Assisted Reproductive Unit has re-opened in a new location at Overdale.

Jersey's Deputy Medical Officer of Health says islanders planning on going to mainland Spain need to bear in mind the risk of the region they're going to and what they're planning to do there.

Two more off-island arrivals have tested positive for coronavirus - bringing active cases up to four.

Jersey Police won't be appointing a permanent Deputy Chief Officer until at least next autumn.

Condor Ferries has warned passengers to prepare for further disruption after a ferry arriving into St Malo was blocked from landing by disgruntled ex-stevedores.

Jersey Police remain concerned for the welfare of a woman who went missing in St Martin last night.

The Channel Islands Co-op has become the first supermarket in Jersey to launch a produce refill station.

Work is underway to re-open the pool at Coronation Park later this summer.

People who come to Jersey after being in mainland Spain during the last fortnight have to isolate for at least five days.

Four people have been arrested after an alleged fight at Havre des Pas last night.

Motorists won't be able to use Waterworks Valley on Sundays from next week.

A Jersey man has been jailed after a premeditated, drunken, and drug-fuelled attack on his friend.

LibertyBus passengers will have to wear masks from Monday (27 July).

Less than a week after resuming sailings, Manche Iles Express has suspended them.

Another person coming through Jersey's ports has been diagnosed with coronavirus, while two others who had Covid-19 have fully recovered.

12,500 islanders on income support or pension plus have received £100 paid into their bank accounts by the government today.

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.