Jersey Evening Post

The Jersey Evening Post (JEP) is a community newspaper that comes out six times a week in the Bailiwick of Jersey. For 87 years, it was printed in a larger broadsheet format, but it has since switched to a more compact tabloid size. The paper's tagline is: "At the heart of island life."

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States Members discuss hospitality industry's "challenging start" to 2025 season

1 day ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

CONCERNS that Jersey’s hospitality industry has faced a challenging season so far this year – described as “the worst start in living memory” by one politician – were acknowledged during Tuesday’s sitting of the States Assembly. St Clement Constable Marcus Troy made the comments while questioning Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham, who subsequently said that he had been discussing the matter with Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel and that he hoped to meet with sector representatives.
Jersey Construction Council responds to competition watchdog's findings

3 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

THE Jersey Construction Council has responded to the draft findings of a review of the sector by the Island’s competition watchdog, which revealed concerns over service quality and pricing within the industry. The JeCC cited several factors affecting construction activity in the Island, including global market forces, government policies and “volatile” freight costs.
DFDS forced into 'very ambitious' timescale to mobilise Jersey fleet, minister says

4 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

DFDS was forced into a “very ambitious” three-month timescale to mobilise its Jersey fleet due to the breakdown of the joint tender process between Jersey and Guernsey, Condor’s refusal to extend its contract and subsequent legal action by losing bidder Brittany Ferries, according to the Economic Development Minister.
Competition watchdog finds 'marked level of consumer dissatisfaction' with construction sector

6 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

MARKET constraints, higher material costs in comparison to other jurisdictions and a “marked level of consumer dissatisfaction” are among the draft findings of a review of Jersey’s construction sector by the Island’s competition watchdog. The Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority has said that, following consultation, it will be considering whether it needs to take action to ensure “lower prices, increased quality and innovation”.
Public toilets at La Pulente 'open for the summer'

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune
Jersey 'well placed' to deal with global economic volatility caused by Trump tariffs

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

JERSEY has “resilient” public finances and is well positioned to deal with economic volatility stemming from “current global uncertainties”, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar also sought to reassure Islanders that Jersey has “long-term reserves of a scale that very few jurisdictions can match”.
Mother raises nearly £2,000 to fund ADHD assessment following son's death

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Orlando Crowcroft

A GRIEVING mother has raised nearly £2,000 to fund a private ADHD assessment for an Islander following the death of her son earlier this year. Carolyn Connor said that her son Michael, who died in early 2025, had life-long mental health issues since early childhood that went unrecognised by the authorities. Ms Connor started a JustGiving page ahead of her son’s funeral, which takes place on Wednesday, and has asked that well-wishers and people who knew him donate to it rather than buying flowers.
'Major' step forward for planning

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

A “MAJOR” step forward has been taken to improve Jersey’s planning system, a progress report has concluded. Environment Minister Steve Luce welcomed the findings of the third review of the service led by Jim MacKinnon CBE, who is also a former chief planner to the Scottish government. The report’s publication comes not long after the department released its performance data for 2024, which highlighted improvements in processing times throughout the year.
Man (30) admits assault, dangerous driving and sending 'grossly offensive' messages

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

A 30-YEAR-OLD man has admitted assaulting a woman, damaging her mobile phone and sending grossly offensive messages. Charley Mills also assaulted a man, the Royal Court heard. And Mills admitted dangerous driving on various roads around the Island and failing to provide a breath test at the police headquarters. Mills entered guilty pleas to all the offences, which took place in July. He was remanded in custody for sentencing on 23 May.
Jet2 to offer flights to Bournemouth from summer 2026

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

A NEW twice-weekly service to Bournemouth is to be operated by Jet2 from next summer. The airline will also be expanding some of its existing routes from the Island, with an extra weekly flight to Newcastle and an extended season to Leeds Bradford and East Midlands due to offer 50% more seats in 2026 compared to 2025.