Jersey in numbers
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New Durrell partnership takes Jersey volunteers to Madagascar’s Lake Alaotra
Jersey Overseas Aid has opened applications for its 2027 volunteer programme, with teams heading to Madagascar, Kenya and Nepal, including a new Durrell conserv
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Philip’s Footprints passes 575 memory boxes for bereaved families
Jersey charity Philip’s Footprints has donated 75 more memory boxes, passing 575 in total, as Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9 to 15 October 2026.
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Jersey’s merger rules overhaul kicks in on 1 November 2026
Jersey’s updated merger control rules replace the 2010 regime on 1 November 2026, cutting red tape and focusing scrutiny on deals that affect local competition.
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St Peter residents confront minister over sewage tank chaos
Around 100 St Peter residents challenged Infrastructure Minister Jonathan Renouf over dust, noise and disrupted well water supplies caused by a sewage tank proj
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Mini fire reveals Jersey has no safe storage for stricken EV batteries
A hybrid Mini fire in St Helier has exposed Jersey’s lack of infrastructure for storing and disposing of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.
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Jersey hate crime law consultation launches after years of delay
Jersey’s Home Affairs Minister confirms a public consultation on hate crime legislation launches this month, with draft law targeted for the States Assembly by
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Taxpayers foot £26,500 bill for dangerous St Helier walls
Jersey’s government spent over £26,500 making two Rouge Bouillon properties safe after walls risked collapse, and is now pursuing owners for repayment.
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Why is it so hard to get between Jersey and Guernsey?
Jersey’s Economic Development Minister is exploring new ferry and air options with Guernsey, but past attempts have foundered on commercial and bureaucratic obs
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Some Jersey taxi rules have no clear legal basis, minister admits
Jersey’s Infrastructure Minister has launched a review into the island’s taxi regulations, admitting some rules lack a clear legal basis and calling the system
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Jersey horror-comedy short selected for Brooklyn film festival
Jersey filmmaker Philip Clyde-Smith’s horror-comedy short A Hand to Hold has been selected for the Bushwick Film Festival, screening in Brooklyn on 8 October.