SIX SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES FIGHTING TO REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE
By Hannah Voak These local green initiatives prove that small actions can make a big difference in tackling plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental issues we face today. It impacts all corners of the world – contaminating waterways, threatening wildlife, impacting our health and contributing to climate change. The global plastic […]
JERSEY LIFESTYLE SURVEY: COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE ACCESS
From taking walks in the countryside to visiting conservation sites and heritage attractions – results from the latest Statistics Jersey lifestyle survey reveal how often Islanders make use of Jersey’s natural and historic environment. The 2022 survey was completed by almost 1,200 Islanders in June and July, covering a range of topics from personal finances […]
DECEMBER WILD WATCH: 4 BIRDS TO SPOT THIS WINTER
As we start to hunker down for the colder winter months, you might think that Jersey’s wildlife is doing the same. But there is still plenty of bird activity to see even during a dark December. On your next winter walk, keep an eye out for some of these brilliant birds, as recommended by Romano […]
‘INTO THE FLOW’ EXHIBITION WITH MIND JERSEY
A new art exhibition, titled ‘Into the Flow’, is taking place at Grève de Lecq Barracks Studios this weekend, presenting artwork from a twelve-month collaboration period with ArtHouse Jersey and Mind Jersey. All the work on display has been created by clients of Mind Jersey and will open between 11am & 5pm on Saturday 10 December, and 10am […]
TAGGING PROJECT SHOWS BLUEFIN TUNA TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF MILES TO JERSEY WATERS
Data from a bluefin tuna satellite tagging project has revealed that these highly-prized fish migrate thousands of miles to feed in Jersey waters, travelling from as far as Turkey. The project – now in its second year – uses satellite tags to understand the movement and behaviour of Atlantic bluefin tuna, which have been regularly […]
THIS TOY ‘SWAP SHOP’ AIMS TO REDUCE THE CARBON COST OF CHRISTMAS
Jersey’s Government is hoping its pop-up ‘swap shop’ could give new homes to more than 36,000 unused toys this Christmas, in a bid to reduce waste and cut carbon emissions. The ‘Toy Swap Shop’ initiative will allow Islanders to give away toys and fancy dress items they longer want in exchange for tokens, which can […]
JERSEY’S 2022 CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Get into the Christmas spirit with these festive events happening this December, including artisan markets, festive parades and winter wonderland experiences. Enjoy a warm mulled wine as you browse Genuine Jersey’s 2022 stalls, sample delicious food from the French market, and put on your best Christmas jumper or festive hat for this year’s Battle of […]
TAKE A DIP WITH THE ’12 BAYS OF CHRISTMAS’ CHARITY CHALLENGE
Local sea swimmers will be taking a dip in 12 festively-themed bays this December, including ‘Port let it Snow’ and ‘Jingle all the Ouaisné’, to raise money for Jersey Hospice Care and The National Trust for Jersey. The festive challenge, the ’12 Bays of Christmas’, follows the popular ’30 Bays in 30 Days’ summer sea […]
BIRD FLU: KEEPERS ON ALERT FOLLOWING WILD BIRD DEATHS
Bird keepers are being reminded of the importance of biosecurity measures for avian influenza, following the deaths of 15 greylag geese from a flock in St Ouen’s bay. Jersey’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Caroline Terburgh, said that while the Government were not bringing in mandatory housing restrictions, they asked that all keepers ‘do what […]
GOVERNMENT MOVES TO CREDIT-BASED RURAL SUPPORT SCHEME
The Government’s new agricultural support scheme has been heralded as a ‘ground-breaking’ system that will ‘save the industry’, after further details of the scheme were revealed at this week’s farming conference. John Vautier, Rural Sector Lead from the Government’s Department for the Economy, shared details of the new Rural Support Scheme (RSS), following initial proposals earlier […]