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Witness Appeal For St Brelade's Bin Fire
Jersey Police are appealing for information after a bin was set alight at a bus stop on Saturday night.
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JRFC's 'Fantastic' Win Rewarded With Promotion
Despite this season not starting too well for Jersey's rugby union scene, Jersey RFC's head coach says this weekend's win is 'absolutely fantastic'.
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Unpaid Leave Introduced For Bereaved Jersey Parents
Parents in Jersey who suffer the death of a child are now entitled to two weeks of unpaid leave.
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Consumer Council Asks Lenders To Justify Higher Mortgage Rates
The Jersey Consumer Council wants to know why mortgage rates are much higher here than in the UK.
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Jersey Swimarathon Raises £77k
After five days frantic front crawl, the Swimarathon has raised nearly £77,000 for Jersey charities.
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People From Jersey To Take Part In Archaeological Digs
Islanders are being given a rare opportunity to take part in local and international archaeology excavations.
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Trial Flights From The Channel Islands To Luxembourg
Blue Islands will fly from the Channel Islands to Luxembourg over four weeks to test demand.
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JK Rowling Visits Sark
The Harry Potter author has taken a trip to the fourth largest Channel Island via Guernsey.
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More Than 400 Island Energy Customers Register Dissatisfaction
More than 400 households disappointed with Island Energy's £11.56 'goodwill gesture' have registered their dissatisfaction with the Jersey Consumer Council (JCC).
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Prisoners At HMP La Moye Record Album
Prisoners at HMP La Moye are recording original songs this week that will feature on an album of music.
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Another Record Year For Jersey Coastguard Calls
Jersey Coastguard responded to 205 distress calls in 2023, just one fewer than its busiest year on record.
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Jersey Police Join National Anti-Corruption Reporting Service
Jersey Police have joined a UK wide anti-corruption and abuse reporting service.
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GST Take Lower Despite Online Tax Changes
44 overseas retailers are now collecting GST on behalf of Jersey's government at the point of sale.
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LibertyBus Trials Another Zero Emissions Bus
Another electric bus is being tested on Jersey's roads this week.
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Jersey Man To Run London Marathon Whilst DJing
Gus Fraser is combining his passions for fitness and music to set a world record and raise money.
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More Young People Eligible For Social Housing
A number of changes have been made to make it easier for people in Jersey to apply for social housing.
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Thousands Of Swimmers Take The Plunge For Swimarathon
Thousands of swimmers are taking to the pool at Les Quennevais to raise money for charity.
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Jersey Sisters Solve Elizabeth Castle's 'Secret Agent' Mystery
Two sisters from Jersey have cracked the case of the mystery author of the message in a bottle found in Elizabeth Castle, with help from Channel 103.
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More Support Rolled Out For Jersey Cancer Patients
A new project has been launched to better support people in Jersey living with cancer.
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Jersey Met Warns Waves Could Break Over Sea Walls
A tide warning is in place for tonight's high tide (12 March).
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Donations To Jersey Charities Fall By A Third
Donations to Jersey charities, upon which tax refunds have been claimed, have fallen by a third since 2021.
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Pod Of Dolphins Rescued From Jersey Bay
A pod of dolphins has been saved from La Rocque.
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Call For Western Park And Ride Scheme
Jersey in Transition (JiT) is calling for a Park and Ride scheme to be set up in the west of the island, near the airport.
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Government Signs Lease To Move Samarès Ward
The government has signed a lease to move Samarès Ward to St Ewolds Residential Home.
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Calls For Companies To Report Gender Pay Gap Data
Deputy Louise Doublet is asking large companies in Jersey to voluntarily report their annual gender pay gap data.
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Jersey Charity Raises Awareness Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
A Jersey charity supporting parents, carers and babies is touring the island this week, advising people on how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Jersey's Registrar Office Moves To New Street
There is a new location for registering births and deaths and 'registry office' ceremonies in Jersey.
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Blue Islands Reintroduces Isle Of Man Route
Blue Islands is bringing back flights from the Channel Islands to the Isle of Man.
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Volunteers To Clean The Islands' Beaches
Islanders are being invited to take part in the Big Channel Islands Beach Clean.
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Two People Cut Off By Tide At La Rocque
Crews from Jersey Coastguard and Jersey Fire and Rescue were launched.
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Firefighters Developing Plans To Tackle Tall Buildings
Firefighters are to assess the risks in tall and complex buildings in Jersey and develop action plans to assist with tackling fires.
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Jersey Celebrates International Women's Day
The day is dedicated to honouring women's achievements, addressing discrimination, and advocating for gender equality.
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First Images Of Jersey's Overdale Acute Hospital
For the first time, people in Jersey can see concept art for what the Acute Hospital at Overdale could look like.
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Data Breach In JFSC's Registry System
The Jersey Financial Services Commission says a vulnerability in its Registry system allowed access to non-public names and addresses.
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St Helier Constable Asks For Patience Over Roadworks
The Constable of St Helier is asking for patience during roadworks in the island's capital.
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Private Dentists To Tackle Long Waits For Hospital Braces
Jersey's government is advertising for private dentists who can help ease the long waiting times for young people to get braces and other orthodontic care.
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Man Jailed For Multiple Drug Offences
Helder Edmar Alves Moreira has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for several drug offences.
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Government Told To Address Use Of Consultants
Jersey's government still lacks a robust way of making sure its use of consultants is value for money.
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Jersey and Guernsey To Work Together On Health
Both islands have, once again, pledged to explore options to work jointly on health and care challenges.
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The Ship That Saved Guernsey And Jersey's Population From Starvation
A packed audience in Guernsey heard about the SS Vega, which brought vital Red Cross food supplies to Channel Islanders cut off after D-Day, 1944.
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Experts Explain CI Undersea Tunnel Idea
Business leaders have been hearing how an undersea tunnel could link Jersey, Guernsey and France.
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Planting On Jersey College Wellbeing Field Begins
Students from Jersey College for Girls and Jersey College Prep have been working with Jersey Trees for Life to start planting the hedgerow that will surround the field.
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CI Mobile Providers Say They Are Not Blocking OTPs
Sure, JT and Airtel Vodafone say an increasing number of islanders are reporting that they are not receiving their One-Time Password (OTP) messages.
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Survey To Assess Damage At St Catherine
The slip and breakwater at St Catherine are being surveyed to determine the level of repairs needed to secure the structure.
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CI RNLI Celebrates 200 Years And 1,579 Lives Saved
1,579 lives have been saved by the Channel Islands' RNLI teams across its 200 year history.
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Free Eye Screenings For Diabetic Patients
Islanders with diabetes are encouraged to apply for free retinal screenings to avoid going blind.
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EVie Bikes Turned Off As Insurer Withdraws
The operators of EVie bikes are calling on Jersey's ministers to address the impact of insurance companies withdrawing from the island.
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Coronation Park Closed For Repair Work
Coronation Park will be closed for six days while huge storm-damaged tree roots are removed.
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Intrepid 232 Awarded Bailiff's Medal
Julie Brady, Helene Monpetit, Rosemary Satchwell, and Alison Smithurst - who became the oldest female crew to row any ocean - have been honoured with a Bailiff's medal recognised for their remarkable achievement.
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Jersey Army Cadet Wins Lieutenant-Governor's Trophy
Cadet Corporal Jemimah Kalule was declared the winner of the prestigious cadets competition hosted by the Rotary Club de la Manche.
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Jersey's Mildest February On Record
The island has just seen its mildest February on record and the dullest in 27 years. Plus, it was very wet.
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Jersey Man (41) Found Guilty Of Rape And Assault
A 41-year-old man has been found guilty of rape and assault by Jersey’s Royal Court.
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Ex-Minister Bids For More Student Funding
Jersey's former Education Minister is bringing a vote to the States, seeking more money for students in higher education.
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New National Trust For Jersey CEO Appointed
Alan Le Maistre has been appointed the new CEO for the National Trust for Jersey.
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La Moye Fundraise To Get Girls To Regional Football Finals
La Moye School is holding a football-themed fundraising day to celebrate their under 11s girls football team making it to the Schools Cup regional finals.
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Islanders Questioned On Changes To CI Lottery
The Channel Islands Lottery has launched a survey to see how islanders feel about gambling and what changes they would like to see in the future.
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Chairman Appointed To Health Advisory Board
Jersey's Health Minister has announced the appointment of a lead member of a panel to oversee improvements in care standards at Health and Community Services.
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£10M First-Time Buyer Scheme Opens
Applications open today for first-time buyers to get help from Jersey's government to own their own home.
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Co-Op Shareholders Vote Against Directorship Changes
Attendees at two special members' meeting in Guernsey and Jersey have voted to maintain the existing terms for the appointment and length of service of directors.
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Man Jailed For St Saviour Stabbing
Robert Adrian Canavan has been sentenced to seven years in prison for stabbing a man on a St Saviour estate.
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Urgent Repairs Following High Voltage Fault
Jersey Electricity is carrying out 'urgent repairs' following a high voltage fault in the Springfield area of St Helier.
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Ice Rink Raises £20K for Charity
Jersey Development Company has donated more than £20,000 from the profits from the ice rink, and announced it will return later this year.
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Homecoming Celebration For Intrepid 232 Rowers
There will be a public celebration of the four record-breaking Jersey women who rowed across the Atlantic.
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Jersey's States Calls For An End To Fighting In Gaza
Jersey's States Assembly has unanimously voted to call for an 'immediate suspension of hostilities' in Gaza.
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Previous Government Spent £58m On Consultants
Jersey's last government spent nearly £60 million on consultants in its eighteen months in office.
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'Complete Commitment' To Education
Jersey's new Education Minister has pledged his 'complete commitment and dedication' to the future of the island's children.
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Call For Sports Centres To Accept Cash
Jersey's former Sports Minister is calling on the government to allow visitors to its sports facilities to pay by cash.