Kids with hands up at Youth Parliament event

The group, which will be called Jersey Youth Connect, will give 12 to 18-year-olds a platform to provide input into the government's policies.

Plans for Jersey’s first ever Youth Parliament

A Jersey politician is calling for an independent review into how the island's government works. Deputy John Young wants a panel to see how effective the Council of Ministers and scrutiny system are and how they should look in the future.

Calls for independent review into how Jersey's government works

A tax letter sent to a deceased person in Jersey

A Jersey politician says some of his constituents have been left "puzzled" and "hurt" after government letters were sent addressed to their recently deceased relatives.

Islanders left 'hurt' after 'insensitive' tax letters sent to deceased relatives

Treasury Minister Deputy Susie Pinel and Economic Development Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham at the press conference

Any business that shows a 20% drop in income can claim on the scheme which aims to protect businesses through the winter.

Jersey's co- funded payroll scheme to be extended until March 2021

Guernsey States building and Deputy Matt Fallaize.

The report found that although many challenges remain, the Committee has improved its effectiveness in recent months. 

Guernsey's Education Committee shows 'satisfactory' governance

Business leaders in Jersey are demanding more detail about future financial support from the government. The co-funded payroll scheme where the government pays 80% of wage bills is only guaranteed until the end of August.

Jersey businesses call for details on government support

People in Jersey will find out in September whether their social security contributions will fall by up to a third. 

Politicians to vote on a nine month social security cut in Jersey

It aims to look at how the committees handled the pandemic, any issues that arose and any lessons to be learnt. 

Guernsey States committees questioned about pandemic response

The panel set up to assess the government's safer travel guidelines said that economic interests may have played a key role in the decision to reopen the island.

Jersey's government accused of rushing to open its borders

It is after a move to delay the debate was approved yesterday (22 July) - politicians supported the sursis 24 votes to 14, with one abstention. 

Decriminalising cannabis in Guernsey will be reviewed

Politicians will today (22 July) debate changes which could see cannabis possession legalised in Guernsey. 

Cannabis campaigners call for change in rules

The company MyDeposits will continue to run the tenancy deposit scheme in Jersey for another five years. 

Tenancy deposit scheme extended in Jersey

It has emerged that the Parish of St John will pay Constable Chris Taylor's legal fees for a dangerous driving charge.

Politician's legal fees for dangerous driving charge covered by Parish

A petition calling for the Granville Fishing Agreement to be revoked has reached 1,000 signatures. 

Calls to end Bay of Granville Fishing Agreement 

Three graduates wearing purple, black and red robes face away from the camera

With less jobs, and a more competitive market - some recruitment specialists say it will be harder for graduates to find their dream job this summer.

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