Dear Member, Following the Competent Authority Ministers meeting last night to discuss the new Omicron variant, a number of changes to the Winter Covid Strategy were agreed. These changes reflect the dynamic situation presented by the pandemic and in particular, concerns around the Omicron variant. Attached is the Chief Minister’s speech that was…
Read moreCompetent Authority Ministers have agreed new measures in response to the emergence of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron. The recommendations have been made by Public Health in consultation with the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC) as part of Jersey’s COVID-19 Winter Strategy. The new measures to mitigate against Omicron follow travel measures which were introduced…
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Dear Member, As you may know, the competition regulator - the JCRA – is currently carrying out a market study into Jersey’s Alcohol Pricing and Promotions. The study has been requested by the Attorney General. Last year, Deputy Lindsay Ash, successfully got the States to agree to a relaxation of the regulations to allow for…
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Friday, 5 November 2021 - WINTER STRATEGY STEP 1 Islanders strongly advised to get vaccinated, wear face coverings and increase lateral flow testing Ministers are calling on Islanders to begin taking additional precautions this winter, as part of Step 1 of Jersey’s COVID-19 Winter Strategy. The recommendations follow advice from Public Health and consultation…
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The Government has just announced the additional support it is providing following the ending of the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme. As you will recall, the CFPS was extended for another month with final claims for October being made in November. The additional measures are – deferring employer and employee Social Security contributions and GST for the…
Read moreThe States Assembly has approved legislation that would introduce a 20 minute daily rest break and three weeks of paid annual leave. The changes will take effect from 1 January 2022 and will require employers to provide: At least three weeks of paid annual leave in each leave year (an increase from the current two week…
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Dear Member, You may have seen or read in the news this morning that a one-off offer to allow migrant workers from outside the Common Travel Area on existing 9 month work permits to remain beyond the existing nine month temporary seasonal permission has been made while further data is collected. The business…
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Ministers have announced Jersey's COVID19 Winter Strategy update, which includes priorities such as keeping students in school, businesses open, critical infrastructure operating, hospital occupancy rates at a sustainable level, and continuing with the winter vaccination programmes. From Tuesday 26 October, free Lateral Flow Tests will be available to all Islanders over the age of 12…
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Claire Boscq, a leading business and global customer services expert, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Jersey Hospitality Association. Claire was the successful candidate in a competitive selection process following the announcement in July that Simon Soar was stepping down to start a new role at Jersey Business. A global authority…
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Simon Soar, the Chief Executive of the Jersey Hospitality Association, is stepping down after nearly four years in the role. The head of the JHA is taking the next step in his career after accepting a new job as Head of Hospitality and Tourism at Jersey Business. Simon joined the JHA in 2018 first…
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