The Connétable @mikejackson1952 is off island at present, but has been in contact to ask that we wish this lady a speedy recovery and sincerely hopes she’s okay. #PoSB #JerseyCI twitter.com/jepnews/status…

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Woman injured after falling off harbour wall
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The new e-bike scheme is now open to islanders wishing to apply for a grant towards the purchase of an e-bike. The scheme offers a discount of £150 per e-bike to Jersey residents who purchase an e-bike at participating Jersey based bike shops. bit.ly/2MpcDFu 🚲

Please take care if barbecuing this Bank Holiday weekend, whether on the beach, at the park or in the garden. See recommendations from @JsyFire: bit.ly/31XHexs

Heading to Rennes or Paris for a city break? If you're driving, make sure you have a 'clean air' windscreen sticker. These are a legal requirement for travelling with your vehicle to France's major cities. View all requirements for driving in the EU: bit.ly/drivingEU

Lost your registration card? We’re making it easier for you to access our services. Get a new one online: gov.je/registrationca…

Need help understanding the grading system? @skills_jersey have got it covered:

Our Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and Household Green Waste Reception at La Collette is open on Bank Holiday Monday between 9am and 5pm.

The Economic and International Affairs Panel is currently reviewing the Government Plan. The Panel will mostly be reviewing projects which come under the "vibrant economy" strategic priority. Find out more here: statesassembly.gov.je/scrutiny/Pages… #ScrutinyJSY

Read Senator Lyndon Farnham's statement in response to Visit Jersey’s exit survey analysis for January-June 2019: bit.ly/33Syo65

We'll create a sustainable, vibrant economy & skilled local workforce for the future. We'll do this by delivering an economic framework to improve productivity, by enhancing our international profile & promoting our Island identity: bit.ly/2YjG1mb youtu.be/6Rpe_82QM2k

Starting university in the UK or elsewhere? Make sure you received a MenACWY vaccine which protects against meningitis and septicaemia, which can be fatal. If unsure, phone 443741 & we’ll check your vaccination records or contact your GP surgery. bit.ly/30v1DKe

UPDATE: The Paybyphone technical issue in the long stay car parks allowing you to only pay for 3 hours has now been rectified, if you have a session running please let this elapse and start a new session, you will not be able to extend the 3 hours. twitter.com/GovJersey/stat…

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We are experiencing a technical issue with Paybyphone, currently all long stay car parks are showing a max stay of 3 hrs. Please pay for the 3 hours then when your time is up please pay again when this issue should be rectified.

Do you run a cafe, restaurant, shop or other space that encourages mothers to breastfeed on the premises? Owners of breastfeeding friendly venues & mothers who have recommendations, email customerservice@gov.je with name, address & opening hours so that we can share a list

Recruitment and retention of key workers in Jersey is a challenge. Inadequate accommodation has been identified as a factor. How should key workers' accommodation be delivered? bit.ly/2U03jZB

Congratulations to everyone who got their GCSE results yesterday. If you would like careers advice contact a member of @skills_jersey's Careers Guidance team on skillsjersey@gov.je or call 01534 449 440.

Concern has been growing about the future of democracy for some time, but public support for democratic ideals remains strong. Global democracy has been on an upward trend since the mid-1970s &, by the below measure, is at (or near) a modern-day high #FactFriday #StatesAssembly

Jersey Customs and Immigration officers have found drugs with an estimated local street value of £300,000 concealed in a car bit.ly/33RjsVP

The Economic and International Affairs Panel is meeting Senator Steve Pallett this morning to talk about the recent proposals to change the way money from lottery ticket sales is to be distributed. READ the proposals here: ow.ly/bGj750vEwna #ScrutinyJSY

Don't forget to follow the Gorilla Trail and vote for our Ape-iary in Parade Gardens #gowildgorillas #jerseyzoo #gorillatrail2019 #donnaedendesigns #posh #poshgorilla

The next issue of our Parish magazine, the Town Crier, is out on Monday 2nd September. Email annie.bienvenu@posh.gov.je or telephone 811821 if you'd like to receive your copy by post or email, so that you don't miss out on important information about your Parish.

Westmount Day Nursery: hourly fees rather than sessions, and offering the NEF 20 hrs/week Nursery Education Funding, as well as lots of exciting and engaging outings. Interested in a space for your child? Contact townhall@posh.gov.je / 01534 811718 for more information.

The Friends of La Pouquelaye Club is meeting today, Friday 23rd August, 10.30am - 12 noon, at CPT La Pouquelaye (the old La Pouquelaye School). All welcome for Coffee and Chat and lots more. Further info: innagardiner@gmail.com / 07797 897504.

St Helier's second branchage of the year, the Visite du Branchage et Chemin, is taking place on Friday 13th September. Details can be found here: sthelier.je/branchage/; for further queries please contact silvio.alves@posh.gov.je / 811849.

The Halkett Hoedown, Sunday 25th August, 1pm-11pm. Held every two years in the very centre of St Helier, this is Jersey's biggest street party. Halkett Place will be transformed into a scene from the Wild West as the Halkett Hoedown returns for its fourth edition.

The Assistant Minister for Social Security, Education and Health, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, has responded to calls to add additional degree courses to the island’s Critical Skills list: bit.ly/2ZmSpyd

We are experiencing a technical issue with Paybyphone, currently all long stay car parks are showing a max stay of 3 hrs. Please pay for the 3 hours then when your time is up please pay again when this issue should be rectified.

. @JerseyLibrary, branch library and mobile library will all be closed this coming Monday for the August Bank Holiday.

The Astley Tour Band is performing at the Town Hall at 7pm tonight, Friday 23rd August - admission by donation, all welcome.

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This year's Portuguese Food Festival, with all sorts of Portuguese cuisine and entertainment, is taking place from Thursday 22nd to Monday 26th August at People's Park. More information available from Joe Nunes joecnunes@gmail.com / 07797 716641.

Due to industrial action, there won’t be an outpatient phlebotomy service or a blood donor collection service today, Friday 23 August or Tuesday 27 August at the Hospital. The Hospital Pharmacy is shut to Outpatients today, Friday 23 and Tuesday 27 August from 1 pm.

Starting university? First-time students are at risk if unvaccinated. You'll need 2 doses of MMR vaccine to be protected against measles, mumps & rubella. If you haven't had these vaccines get the MMR vaccine. If unsure call 443741 we’ll check your records gov.je/schoolvaccines

Jersey's GCSE results have been released today, with more pupils than ever before achieving the higher grades of 7-9 and A/A* this year. bit.ly/2Mxo6Tk

🎈Today we reached 3,000 followers!🎈 Thank you for following us 👍

Government staff are working to minimise the impact of the industrial action by civil servants that is planned for tomorrow (Friday, 23 August) and Tuesday (27 August): bit.ly/2HkKkUp

Congratulations to everyone who got their GCSE results TODAY! If you would like careers advice contact a member of @skills_jersey's careers guidance team on skillsjersey@gov.je or call 01534 449440

Due to industrial action, there won’t be an outpatient phlebotomy service or a blood donor collection service tomorrow, Friday 23 August or Tuesday 27 August at the Hospital. The Hospital Pharmacy is shut to Outpatients on Friday 23 August and Tuesday 27 August from 1 pm.

In the House price Index we compare the mix-adjusted average price in Jersey and regions of the United Kingdom. You can read the full report here: ow.ly/otcH50vBE6i.

In today's @JEPnews 'Letters to the Editor' (p13), someone says messages to politicians are intercepted by the @GovJersey Communications Dept & that you can't contact Deputies. ❗This isn't true❗ Want to speak to a politician? Anyone can here: 👉statesassembly.gov.je/Pages/Members.…👈

Will you need to protect your home from coastal flooding in the future? Jersey’s high tidal range means that we face the risk of flooding during storm surges & spring tides. See the proposed policy options set out in the plan, and have your say: bit.ly/33Q1eUv

Please take care if barbecuing this Bank Holiday weekend, whether on the beach, at the park or in the garden. See recommendations from @JsyFire: bit.ly/31XHexs

In today's @JEPnews (p13), someone says they think messages to politicians are intercepted by @GovJersey Comms Dept & that you can't contact Deputies. Anyone can contact any politician - backbencher or minister - without interception, directly here: statesassembly.gov.je/Pages/Members.…

Are you a business with amenities for breastfeeding? Would you be happy to share facilities with working mothers from nearby businesses who wish to feed their babies/express & refrigerate their milk? Please complete our short survey: survey.gov.je/s/breastfeedin…

Every motorcycle 125cc and under and moped registered in #JerseyCI needs to be inspected every two years after it is three years old. Use the vehicle inspection date calculator to check when your vehicle is next due: bit.ly/2ZIDKPe 🏍

An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Clément will be held at the Parish Hall on Tuesday 27 August 7pm gov.je/gazette/pages/…

The Connétable and #PoSB staff would like to offer their deepest condolences to Yolande’s family, friends and colleagues. She was a friendly and well-liked face at the Portelet Inn and will be missed. #StBrelade #RIP 🌹#jerseyci channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

Join tour guide Ian Ronayne this morning for St Helier's guided history walk: 'Bombs, Bunkers & Beagle, St Helier's Occupation'. Leaving the Town Hall at 10.30am, these walks are very popular - visit eventbrite.com to book.

Best of luck to everyone receiving their GSCE results today! Don't forget a member of @skills_jersey Careers Guidance team will be on hand to answer questions on whats next if you would like careers advice. You can also book an appointment at skillsjersey@gov.je or call 449440

An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Clément will be held at the Parish Hall on Tuesday 27 August 7pm gov.je/gazette/pages/…

An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St. Helier will be held at the Town Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 28 August 2019 gov.je/gazette/pages/…

Give your views on the vision and options for the future development of Southwest St Helier. Make sure you have your say: bit.ly/2YBF7lh. The public consultation is open until 27 September 2019.

How should we protect #JerseyCI's coastline from rising sea levels? The draft Shoreline Management Plan outlines how we plan to ensure our coastal defenses continue to protect the island over the next 100 years. Find out more: bit.ly/33Q1eUv

As part of the House Price Index we produce the private sector rental index. This uses advertised private sector rents to track the change in rental prices over time. You can read the full report here: ow.ly/T2NY50vBDo3.

Deputy Judy Martin is appealing to all local businesses and the parishes to share amenities for breastfeeding with their neighbours, wherever possible. Businesses are asked to complete a short survey with details of their facilities by 30 September 2019. bit.ly/2NsqzhT

Have you spotted an Asian Hornet? Call 01534 441633 and leave your name, number, and the parish where the sighting happened or download the ‘Asian Hornet Watch’ app for free on Apple (apple.co/2KnH7rb) and Android (bit.ly/2P3yrEZ) 🐝

The delivery of affordable housing has been realised by redeveloping/developing sites owned/acquired by @GovJersey, @JerseyDevCo or @Andiumhomes, with limited rezoning of green fields. Should private developers be required to provide affordable homes? bit.ly/33KDRvI

Notice is hereby given that on 20 August 2019, Arkle Finance Trustee Limited was placed into liquidation. gov.je/gazette/pages/…

An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Clément will be held at the Parish Hall on Tuesday 27 August 7pm gov.je/gazette/pages/…

Please remember the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and Household Green Waste Reception at La Collette are closed on Wednesdays

This is the official declaration from 1649 recognising Charles II as King in #JerseyCI. England didn't recognise him as King until 1660. This historic document sits inside the States Chamber, the home of the #StatesAssembly. #WayBackWednesday #parliament

A series of public meetings has been arranged for Islanders to find out more about the proposed Government Plan 2020-23. See the full list of meetings here: bit.ly/2KWIsCl

The Astley Tour Band is performing at the Town Hall at 7pm on Friday 23rd August - admission by donation.

Westmount Day Nursery's entry into the Parish’s Bloom Group’s Green Fingers Competition this year featured the making of pollinators out of used plastic bottles, and learning about bees and the important job they play within our environment. Info: townhall@posh.gov.je / 811718.

Do you need help completing the final stages of your Student Finance application? Student finance from @skills_jersey are holding drop in sessions today and Friday this week to help you complete your application for academic year 19/20. ow.ly/24SX50vzqfX

Work is taking place from 20m south of the junction with La Rue des Buttes and the junction with La Rue de la Croix au Maitre today between 7.30am and 10pm today. bit.ly/2Q5P3fO

Starting university? First-time students are at risk if unvaccinated. You'll need 2 doses of MMR vaccine to be protected against measles, mumps & rubella. If you haven't had these vaccines get the MMR vaccine. If unsure call 443741 we’ll check your records gov.je/schoolvaccines