Jersey in numbers
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Could the Bank of England lose its independence over inflation failures?
Parliament is scrutinising the Bank of England’s independence as UK rates sit at 3.75%. Three economists argue for reform, with direct consequences for Jersey m
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Former Go-Ahead chief to chair Ports of Jersey board
David Brown, ex-chief executive of Go-Ahead Group and former Transport for London director, has been appointed non-executive chair of Ports of Jersey.
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DFDS adds 25 extra Jersey-Poole sailings and brings 2027 season forward
DFDS is expanding its Jersey-Poole fast ferry service in 2027, adding 25 extra return trips and starting on 24 March rather than 1 May, after a 21% rise in pass
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Cyclist left to walk to hospital after St Peter hit and run
A female cyclist was struck by a black Fiat Panda near the Vic in the Valley pub in St Peter on 30 September. The car left without stopping. Police seek witness
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BAFTA-winning Bergerac composer George Fenton dies aged 76
George Fenton, who composed the iconic accordion-led Bergerac theme music, has died unexpectedly at 76. His BAFTA-winning score became a musical postcard for Je
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Jersey Bulls go 26 unbeaten with 2-0 win at AFC Stoneham
Jersey Bulls beat AFC Stoneham 2-0 to extend their unbeaten league run to 26 games, moving second in the Isthmian League South Central division.
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Jersey minister admits social enterprise law has a clunky gap
Economic Development Minister Deputy Gerald Voisin has admitted Jersey lacks proper legislation for social enterprises, forcing a clunky dual registration proce
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Inquest hears family begged for help before Jersey man died in fire
An inquest into the death of David Morgan, 66, who died in a flat fire in August 2025, has heard his family felt ignored despite repeated pleas for help.
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JFSC finds patchy sanctions controls as 2027 exam programme revealed
Jersey’s JFSC found sanctions screening weaknesses across 14 firms and set out its 2027 exam programme, while revising bank licensing rules and updating penalty
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472,000 fly through Jersey as DFDS ferry numbers surge 10%
Ports of Jersey reports 472,000 airport passengers in Q3 2026, a 4.2% rise, while DFDS ferry traffic jumped 10% year on year over the same period.