Pictured: Work has started on the temporary testing facility.
Although the plans are still subject to approval by the States Assembly, it’s expected that this facility will be completed on 2 July – a day before the borders are due to reopen.
The major travel announcement was made at a briefing earlier today, held by Economic Development Minister Senator Lyndon Farnham and External Relations Minister Senator Ian Gorst.
Video: Watch the conference in full.
Further details regarding the ‘Safer Travel Period’ emerged at a more technical briefing held by Director of Strategy and Innovation Steve Skelton and Ports of Jersey CEO Matt Thomas.
The government’s border policy will be debated by the States Assembly on Tuesday (30 June).
