Jersey in numbers
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Jersey may use public funds to protect BA Heathrow route
External Relations Minister Ian Gorst says the BA Heathrow route is critical to Jersey’s economy and public money could be used to protect it.
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EasyJet cuts 700,000 winter seats but Jersey flights look safe
EasyJet is cutting up to 700,000 winter seats over rising fuel costs, but Ports of Jersey says islanders’ connectivity will not be materially affected.
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Jersey man fined £2,000 after drink-driving at 44mph in 30 zone
A Jersey man has been fined £2,000 and banned for 14 months after being caught drink-driving at 44mph in a 30mph zone, as courts warn of a persistent dangerous
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Father behind Natasha’s Law warns Jersey delay is a ticking time bomb
Jersey’s food allergy labelling law, agreed in 2022, has been delayed again. Campaigners including the father behind the UK’s Natasha’s Law warn lives are at ri
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Good news for Jersey borrowers as BoE hawk backs away from 4.75%
The Bank of England’s most hawkish rate-setter has pushed back on market bets for rates to hit 4.75%, offering some relief to Jersey mortgage holders.
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Jersey compliance conference hears from 17-year-old crypto crime investigator
The JCOA annual conference brought together investigators, journalists and a teenage crypto sleuth to urge Jersey compliance professionals to look beyond box-ti
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Jersey fire service warns: fireworks are not toys this Bonfire Night
Jersey Fire & Rescue has issued Bonfire Night safety advice, urging Islanders to buy certified fireworks, keep sparklers from under-fives, and stay sober during
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KPMG Jersey promotes 15-year veteran to audit partner
Ben Seymour-Smith, who has spent 15 years with KPMG in Jersey, has been promoted to partner within the firm’s audit practice in the Crown Dependencies.
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RNLI lifeguards return to Le Braye for October half-term
RNLI lifeguards will be on duty at Le Braye, St Ouen’s Bay from 24 October to 1 November, warning that autumn seas bring bigger waves and stronger currents.
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Jersey karate squad bags 35 medals and a trophy at Athens Europeans
Jersey’s ten-strong Kenpo Karate squad returned from Athens with 35 medals and a special trophy for their haul relative to team size, with nine of ten reaching