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Hospital group calls for contract disclosure amid funding concerns
A hospital campaign group has called for the government’s construction contract to be released, saying it cannot judge whether enough money has been allocated to deliver Jersey’s new healthcare facilities without it. Friends of the New Hospital has also questioned how the acute hospital at Overdale will operate without the supporting facilities planned for Kensington…
Read More >£13.5m AI film proposal ‘needs decision’ to put Jersey in global spotlight
A former Public Accounts Committee lay member is urging ministers to assess a £13.5 million incentive scheme for an AI-assisted film production, warning that Jersey could miss its chance to set an international standard. Chartered accountant Vijay Khakhria said the…
Read More >ART FIX: Cher tribute, family films and “artistic rebellion”
Every weekend, Express presents a selection of exhibitions, performances, workshops and more to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture. Here’s this week’s offering… Jersey Consumer Fair Islanders are invited to the second Jersey Consumer Fair this Saturday. The fair will bring together expert advice, free guidance, consumer-friendly services, and free tea and cake.…
Read More >Shabby Chic antique fair returns to Jersey in aid of local mental health charity
A two-day event bringing more than 19 stalls to the Royal Jersey Showground is set to take place this weekend with all proceeds going towards supporting mental health services across the…
READ MORE >Second Jersey Consumer Fair taking place this weekend
Islanders looking for ways to manage household spending, protect themselves from fraud or understand their consumer rights will be able to get free advice at a public event this weekend. The Jersey Consumer Fair returns to St Helier’s Town Hall…
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Electricity bills to rise by 2.5% next spring
Jersey Electricity will hold its prices through the winter before introducing a 2.5% rise in March. The company said it had again delayed an increase until after the colder months, when electricity use is generally highest. From 1 March 2027,…
READ MORE >New children’s home planned amid shortage of care placements
A house on Westmount Road could become a home for up to four children in care, amid warnings that a shortage of suitable placements is leaving some young Islanders in unsuitable accommodation or being sent off-Island. The government has applied…
READ MORE >Fort Regent plans paused as rising costs trigger rethink
Rising costs have prompted a rethink of Fort Regent’s redevelopment, with ministers expected to consider its future around the middle of 2027 as the government explores private investment. Infrastructure Minister Jonathan…
READ MORE >AquaSplash to close for two weeks for essential maintenance
AquaSplash is to shut its doors for two weeks later this month while a series of essential maintenance projects are carried out at the swimming centre. The facility will close on…
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