Jersey News

First coronavirus vaccine doses are going to be offered in certain areas of the community from Monday 2 August.

People aged 12 and above who live with someone who has coronavirus can now get tested for ten consecutive days using lateral flow kits.

The stormy weather and a technical issue with the Condor Voyager are causing continued ferry disruption between Jersey and St Malo.

Some business support schemes are due to be extended into the winter and early part of next year.

Islanders who turn 18 years old within the next three months can now get their first coronavirus vaccine dose.

The government has reduced the length of isolation for people who test positive for Covid-19 by four days.

The Asian Hornet Coordinator wants people to stay vigilant about the insects, as nests were found outside Jersey General Hospital.

Jersey's government says it's working with counterparts in France to clarify the position on going into public venues there.

Ministers say they want islanders from all walks of life to have their say on the upcoming population policy.

Marcus Troy has been elected as the new Constable of St Clement.

A 25-year-old man has been jailed for 11 months after spitting in a Jersey police officer's face.

Dementia Jersey is launching a new support group for people with mild symptoms or a recent diagnosis on Monday.

A 16-year-old boy needed hospital treatment after being found with a head injury inside the Tesco Alliance on Broad Street yesterday evening (27 July).

The Housing Minister says reducing the market rent policy from up to 90% to up to 80% 'doesn't necessarily target help where help is most needed.'

St Clement parishioners are heading to the polls to elect a new Constable today.

The new Home Affairs Minister has backed a petition calling for criminals to only be placed on the sex offenders register after they are released from prison.

Digital vaccine records that could replace paper certificates are due to be introduced in Jersey by the end of August.

The Children and Education Minister says his policy is to have schools open in September and for them to be as safe as possible.

A women's welfare and infertility service is being provided within the community by a GP and Jersey General Hospital's former head of gynaecology.

Next month's Siam Cup fixtures have been postponed because of the position Jersey is in with Covid-19.

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a blaze at the Horizon building site on St Helier's Waterfront this morning.

A Jersey Senator has condemned the Council of Ministers for 'failing to respect the sovereignty' of the States Assembly.

Walk-in vaccination appointments are being offered for the first time from today.

A nine-week-old puppy reported to have been taken from Trinity yesterday has been reunited with its owner.

The Chief Minister has announced a raft of changes to the Jersey's COVID measures as the island recorded its highest ever number of active cases.

The government has announced that coronavirus restrictions for pubs, nightclubs and events such as weddings will continue throughout August.

St Ouen is the latest parish to introduce household recycling collections.

Expectant parents and those who have young children can access a support service to help their mental health.

The Deputy Chief Minister insists there are 'no plans for a lockdown' ahead of a government media briefing tonight.

The Parish of St Helier has relaunched its campaign to stop the streets from being used as an ashtray.

The States has unanimously backed a draft law to ban certain types of plastic and paper carrier bags.

Jersey landlords will be banned from having a 'no kids rule', nearly three and a half years after it was first voted through the States Assembly.

A 50-year-old man has been found guilty of committing sexual offences against a child.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with the attempted robbery of a St Helier jewellery store.

Four covered bike shelters are being trialled in St Helier to encourage more people to cycle in and out of town.

Two former government ministers have criticised the 'unacceptable deception' of their former colleagues to use Jersey's Government Plan as a party political manifesto.

Jersey's first live online hustings is taking place tonight from St Clement Parish Hall.

This year's Channel Islands Pride in Jersey has been cancelled.

The opioid and opiate antidote Naloxone can now be carried by anyone in Jersey, in case of a drug overdose.

Islanders who haven't got a first coronavirus vaccine dose can get it at Fort Regent next week without having to pre-book an appointment.

A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to rob a St Helier jewellery store this morning (21 July).

Masks will become mandatory inside public spaces in Jersey again from Wednesday 21 July.

Rouge Bouillon School will be allowed to expand onto the former police site 'unless a specific alternative site is identified'.

The chairman of Jersey's newest political party says candidates have been 'forced' to re-group to have an impact at the next General Election.

Meetings will continue this week to discuss if more action is needed to halt the fast spread of Covid-19 cases in Jersey.

Another attempt to get Jersey landlords to licence their properties has failed.

The Chief Minister insists he is taking the trend of fast-increasing coronavirus cases 'very seriously', as the number of people known to have the virus here reaches 2,813.

Jersey's top Ministers will consider whether to change the travel classification for France, because of the risk posed by the Beta variant of coronavirus.

A new sexual assault support centre for children and adults will be based on the site of the former Heathfield Children's home in St Saviour.

Competitors from Jersey took podium places in several categories at the British Rowing Offshore and Beach Sprints Championships over the weekend.

Work starts today (19 July) to resurface part of Bagatelle Road and Princes Tower Road.

A person who tested positive for Covid-19 has died in hospital.

The height of buildings at the proposed Waterfront redevelopment have been reduced following feedback in a public consultation.

A vehicle is on fire near the old Tamba Park in St Lawrence.

More than 2,000 people are now known to have coronavirus in Jersey.

A former Minister has hit out at the government for the fast-rising coronavirus case numbers in recent weeks and said it could have been avoided if different decisions had been made.

Everyone going from Jersey to Guernsey from Monday 19 July will need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of travelling.

Two-thirds of adults in Jersey are now fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

The Deputy Medical Officer of Health says no unauthorised coronavirus vaccines were sent to the UK or the Channel Islands, following fears over the vaccine known as Covishield.

The deadline for filing tax returns online has been extended by a month due to the changing coronavirus situation.

The Day 8 test for incoming passengers who are not fully vaccinated has been scrapped.

The Mayfair Hotel in St Helier will close down at the end of October.

The Chamber of Commerce has called on the government to extend financial help to businesses still affected by Covid-19 cases and restrictions.

The NASUWT Jersey negotiating secretary has slammed the government's decision not to prioritise teachers for vaccination at the start of this year.

The weather forecast might finally raise some smiles as we head towards the weekend...

Parents are now being told their child should stay off school if someone they live with has Covid-19.

The lifting of Jersey's final Covid restrictions has been delayed again and the government is expecting around 500 new cases of coronavirus a day from Tuesday 20 July.

Ministers have been locked in urgent talks as the ever increasing number of Covid-19 infections in schools continues to impact children, their families, and the wider community.

Jersey now has 1,399 active cases of COVID-19.

Karen Penny is attempting to walk the entire coastlines of the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands for charity.

A St Helier Deputy wants a new primary school to be built on the old Jersey Gas site.

An auction selling off high-value J plates has raised £269,800.

A group of islanders with an average age of 58 have completed a swim of the English Channel as a relay team in 14 hours and 33 minutes.

Work starts this week on the runway at Jersey Airport.

A Reform Jersey deputy has accused the government of showing a 'complete void of leadership' as the number of coronavirus cases in schools continues to rise.