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Publication of the Gender Pay Gap ReportThe Government of Jersey has released the 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report which shows the difference between the average gross hourly earnings for men and women across the public service is continuing to fall. Housing Minister proposes Rent tribunal membersThe Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, has lodged a … Read more News this week…

Coastal Maintenance ‘Keeping the Island Running’

News this week…

Standard and Poor’s credit ratingThe Government of Jersey welcomes Standard & Poor’s, S&P, latest credit rating for Jersey which remains consistently strong at AA-, with a Stable Outlook. S&P is a leading independent international credit rating agency that checks the financial reliability of countries and companies.  Intention to bring forward modern slavery legislation confirmed The Government of … Read more News this week…

Workers in Jersey: The recent landmark court case, how the work permit policy operates and what proposed new legislation means for the Island  

The sentencing of former External Relations Minister and current States Member Philip Ozouf and business owner Roberto Lora for assisting unlawful immigration has brought renewed attention to the vulnerabilities faced by temporary migrant workers in Jersey.   The investigation by the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) – the first of its kind – found that Rwandan nationals were employed in roles and locations … Read more Workers in Jersey: The recent landmark court case, how the work permit policy operates and what proposed new legislation means for the Island  

News this week… Men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigration, international treaties extended to Jersey and changes to social housing criteria

Two men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigrationTwo men have been sentenced by the Royal Court for assisting unlawful immigration. Philip Ozouf received 120 hours community service and a £5,000 fine, while Roberto Lora received a £5,000 fine. The case is the first of its kind for the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service.  PFAS standards in drinking waterThe Minister … Read more News this week… Men sentenced for assisting unlawful immigration, international treaties extended to Jersey and changes to social housing criteria

Spotlight on Jackie De Almeida – Leading, learning and lifting up Jersey’s young people 

When you ask Jackie De Almeida, Team Leader at Jersey Youth Service (JYS), what a typical day looks like, she laughs. “If two days look the same, something’s probably gone wrong.” After 14 years in youth work – and two in her leadership role – she knows unpredictability isn’t a hurdle; it’s part of what makes the job meaningful.  Jackie’s … Read more Spotlight on Jackie De Almeida – Leading, learning and lifting up Jersey’s young people 

Spotlight on Bill Moore – Supporting young Islanders to thrive 

Every weekday evening, behind the doors of First Tower Youth and Community Centre, young people gather to talk, laugh, create, learn and – most importantly – be themselves. Leading this vibrant, everchanging space is Bill Moore, Senior Youth Worker at the First Tower Youth Project, part of the Jersey Youth Service. With a career shaped by empathy, curiosity, and a … Read more Spotlight on Bill Moore – Supporting young Islanders to thrive 

News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms

Haut du Mont memorial garden work beginsWork has started on the memorial garden at Haut du Mont, which is in honour of the ten Islanders who died following the explosion on 10 December 2022.  Changes to services and support for carersThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, announced changes to services and support for carers and … Read more News this week… work begins on Haut du Mont memorial garden, changes to support for carers announced and further action taken to protect children from online harms

2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record

We at Jersey Met can now confirm that 2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record, with an average annual temperature of 13.3°C; 0.9°C above the 30-year long-term average. Despite a colder end to the year, the year overall was one of the warmest on record for Jersey, which will be reflected in the addition of a further dark red stripe to the Jersey … Read more 2025 was Jersey’s fourth warmest year on record

News this week… Funding of the Jersey Employment Trust, no change to passport requirements for UK travel and initiatives for the National Year of Reading

Joint statement on the funding of the Jersey Employment TrustA joint statement by the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, and the Jersey Employment Trust announced that Government will maintain its current level of support to JET throughout 2026, providing confirmed total funding of £2.7 million for this … Read more News this week… Funding of the Jersey Employment Trust, no change to passport requirements for UK travel and initiatives for the National Year of Reading