Jersey News

The Jersey Employment Tribunal involving a social worker who claims she was dismissed for whistleblowing about child safeguarding concerns has concluded, with a judgement to be issued at a later date.

Whistleblowing legislation will have to come before Jersey's States before the end of January.

More than 130 islanders will be sleeping on the floor of Pier Road car park tonight to raise awareness and money for Jersey homelessness charity, Sanctuary Trust.

Microsoft is continuing to try to fix an outage that's hitting services like Outlook and Teams across the world.

Books written by comedian and author David Walliams - who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct - will remain in Jersey schools and libraries.

Shocking new data reveals that one in three people receiving homelessness support in Jersey are in work.

The Jersey Hospitality Association says it is 'deeply disappointed,' though 'not surprised' that the redevelopment of Fort Regent has been paused because of rising costs.

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Year 7 students at JCG have performed a wartime song as part of wider learning about the role of music during times of conflict.

Island Energy has announced that gas bills in Jersey and Guernsey will go up by approximately 5% from 1 December.

The memorial plaque at Millennium Park remembering three-year-old Clinton Pringle has been removed after being vandalised.

The government says it's reassessing the costs of the planned transformation, plunging the future of the Fort back into uncertainty.

Electricity prices in Jersey will rise by 2.5% next spring.

Jersey's Economic Development has hit out at the response to his comments about economic growth.

Passengers will soon be using the new departures lounge at Jersey Airport, following a £10 million transformation.

Each of the Channel Islands will get a new Shannon-class lifeboat - one of the RNLI's most advanced all-weather rescue vessels.

A couple have been jailed after a child was subjected to a 'deplorable' attack outside Jersey's Islamic Centre during Ramadan.

A first-of-its-kind summit is being held in Jersey to shape the future of the film and TV sector.

Treatment technologies being trialled by Jersey Water are showing reductions in PFAS in drinking water, but the utility also says it's too early to draw definitive conclusions.

The expected reintroduction of pet passports is set to extend to Channel Islanders wanting to take their pet to Europe.

Today, the Channel Islands will join other nations in remembering those who have fallen in conflicts both throughout history and as recently as today.

A Chelsea pensioner supporting the Royal British Legion in the Channel Islands says they 'do not forget', as Jersey and Guernsey prepare to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The government insists safeguarding children and vulnerable people, is, and will always remain, its highest priority, after comments from a safeguarding meeting referring to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry were leaked.

The Jersey FA over-50 walking football team are European Champions!

Independent economic advisers are calling on Jersey's government to rebuild its reserves, amid ever-increasing global uncertainty.

The Lieutenant Governor of Jersey is asking islanders to wear their poppies again this year 'with pride and remembrance'.

Jersey's Economic Development Minister has sought to clarify comments that have drawn criticism about economic growth and workers' rights.

Aquasplash will close for a fortnight, from Monday 30 November, for 'essential maintenance'.

Just as the Bank of England has hiked interest rates to 4%, new data about house prices in Jersey is published.

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Four people had to be rescued last night from a smoke-filled flat, after a fire in a first-floor apartment in St Clement.

Jersey Bulls player Jarma Mohamed has been called up to the Somalia national team for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Ghana.

The Stena Vinga has served Jersey for the last time before a change of ownership and a rebrand.

Jersey's government says spending on consultants and temporary workers has more than halved in three years.

Specialist drone detection technology is now in Jersey as the investigation to find those responsible for the weekend's flight disruption continues.

The Sophie Reid Neurological Association has responded to an update from the Health Minister, confirming nearly 4,000 islanders are waiting for neurology appointments.

The Société Jersiaise is reminding people not to leave anything - including offerings or debris of spiritual practices - at historic sites.

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A husband and wife in St John have handmade 1,500 poppies for a Remembrance Day display outside the Parish Hall.

Travel journalist Simon Calder has told Channel 103 the illegal use of drones in Jersey airspace over the weekend is 'absolutely dreadful'.

Jersey's Roll of Honour has been unveiled at Charing Cross in St Helier.

Islanders' views are wanted on plans from the Board of Governors at Victoria College to admit girls into their sixth form.

A Jersey charity is calling on the island to break the stigma surrounding fertility struggles, and to encourage more open conversations.

Jersey's authorities say every available avenue is being pursued to identify those responsible for illegally flying drones near Jersey Airport, causing disruption for hundreds of passengers over the weekend.

Jersey is working with UK authorities and specialist agencies after illegal drone use disrupted flights at Jersey Airport for a second consecutive evening.

Drones flying in Jersey Airport airspace have affected flights for a second night in a row.

A police investigation has been launched after reports of drones being flown near Jersey Airport, which caused disruption to passengers on three incoming flights.

Unauthorised drones flying over Jersey Airport airspace has caused three flights to divert away from the island tonight (30 October).

The newly transformed basketball court at Millennium Town Park, named in memory of a much-loved former player and coach, is now open.

It can now be reported that Island Energy was found guilty earlier this year of breaching the health and safety law, following a house explosion in St Saviour in June 2024.

A gas worker will face a retrial in connection with the fatal Haut du Mont explosion in 2022.

Seven red squirrels have been hit by vehicles in Jersey today (Friday 30 October), prompting a plea from the JSPCA to keep an extra lookout for the furry creatures.

Jersey's Chamber of Commerce says its disappointed at what it calls a 'lack of progress' on a dedicated youth rate.

A stroke survivor in Jersey has shared his experience and advice, as local organisations come together to mark World Stroke Day.

Island Energy says it expects St Saviour's Hill to open fully tomorrow evening, as work continues to repair a gas leak.

Jersey's minimum wage is set to rise again next year, despite concerns raised by businesses across the island.

Routes up and down St. Saviour's Hill will be closed until around Monday, Island Energy says, as teams investigate a reported gas leak.

The CEO of Freeda is calling for more attention and investment on prevention, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle violence against women and girls in Jersey.

Jersey's inshore lifeboat was called out after reports of an upturned vessel east of Gorey.

Islanders are being asked to share their experiences of voting in Jersey through a short survey.

The government insists that environmental protection remains a key priority, despite not including it in its published Common Strategic Policy (CSP).

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The first law in the Government's work to directly tackle Violence Against Women and Girls will come into force on 1 December.

An island-wide firearm and dangerous weapons amnesty is being held in Jersey throughout November.

With the clocks changing and the nights getting darker, Jersey running clubs are again uniting to support Let’s Lift The Curfew.

The government is being asked to develop a strategy for young islanders who want to return to Jersey after university.

Every child in three Jersey school nurseries will now get dedicated one-to-one story time with an adult every week.

Stock levels at Jersey's supermarkets should be getting back to normal after Storm Austen affected supplies arriving on-island late last week.

Jersey's Home Affairs Minister says the island's new stalking law should come into force 'early next year'.

Jersey oysters have been exported through a new inspection facility in Granville for the first time.

Jersey's government wants islanders' input on the plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars.