BREAKING: Meet the Islanders recognised in the King's 2026 Birthday Honours
The Jersey morning briefing · Saturday, 13 June 2026
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Local headlines, official notices, practical travel links and events for Jersey readers this morning.
TL;DR
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• Today leads with “BREAKING: Meet the Islanders recognised in the King's 2026 Birthday…”, alongside “Suspended headteacher now replaced” and “Man found guilty of sexually abusing child”.
• 158 items from Visit Jersey events, Government of Jersey news, Jersey Gazette and others were filtered for practical Jersey consequences, not headline noise.
• 6 official and practical records made the cut, including 2 live road closures.
• 8 event listings are in the What's-on diary further down.
• Also in this issue: Appeal against 128 homes in heart of St Peter rejected by outgoing….
• Also in this issue: Sitting Deputies given renewed mandate by voters.
• Also in this issue: Find Your Voice programme delivers positive impact on La Moye Prison….
Lead story
BREAKING: Meet the Islanders recognised in the King's 2026 Birthday Honours
From supporting people battling addiction and improving education in Rwanda to championing Islanders with learning disabilities, three Jersey residents have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List. The honours were announced following the annual Levée at Government House to mark the official birthday of King Charles III. Meet the honourees… Helping Islanders overcome addiction […]
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Story 1 · Bailiwick Express Jersey
Suspended headteacher now replaced
Sark's suspended headteacher has now left the island's school permanently. Michelle Brady was temporarily replaced by Simon Smith earlier this year – he will now continue as interim Head of Sark School, until a permanent appointment is made. In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, after the pupils' school day had finished, Sark's Education Committee […]
Story 2 · Jersey Evening Post
Man found guilty of sexually abusing child
Royal Court in States government building in Royal Square 11/11/25 Picture: ROB CURRIE THE victim in a "deeply distressing" court case, which led to the conviction of a 36-year-old man for sexually abusing a child, has been praised by police. Aaron Roy Forsythe Gardner (36) was found guil
Story 3 · Jersey Evening Post
Appeal against 128 homes in heart of St Peter rejected by outgoing minister
St Peter's Housing Development (darren Quenault fields) Picture: DAVID FERGUSON A THIRD-PARTY planning appeal against the building of 128 homes on three rezoned fields in St Peter has been dismissed by Environment Minister Steve Luce, two days after he lost his seat in Sunday’s election. In a min
Story 4 · Jersey Evening Post
Sitting Deputies given renewed mandate by voters
Deputies Rose Binet and Carolyn Labey were re-elected to serve Grouville and St Martin. Picture: ROB CURRIE TWO district politicians who ran for re-election to the States Assembly have thanked voters in neighbouring parishes for backing them for another four-year term. Carolyn Labey and Ros
Story 5 · Government of Jersey news
Find Your Voice programme delivers positive impact on La Moye Prison female wing
The States of Jersey Prison Service has successfully delivered the Find Your Voice songwriting, singing and recording project on the female wing at HMP La Moye
Story 6 · Government of Jersey news
Distribution of Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey 2026 to begin on Thursday 11 June
Islanders are being invited to take part in this year’s Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which launches on Thursday 11 June
Official notices and useful records
What to check from official sources
- Islanders invited to share experiences of Family Court cases involving domestic abuse
Government of Jersey news · Islanders invited to share experiences of Family Court cases involving domestic abuse with independent reviewer - Jersey expands participation in European Garden Days 2026
Government of Jersey news · Jersey will take part for the second consecutive year in European Garden Days from 5 to 7 June 2026 - Minimum wage consultation begins
Government of Jersey news · The Jersey Employment Forum has begun a consultation to gather evidence to support recommendations to the Social Security Minister on future minimum wage rates. - Multi-agency Beach Safe event – Friday 22 May
Government of Jersey news · The States of Jersey Police Police Community Safety Team will be working with partner agencies to deliver a Beach Safe awareness event on Friday 22 May - Road Closure: St.Ouen - La Route des Laveurs, Le Mont Pinel and la Route du Marais
Road closures and delays · In effect. 4 Jun to 17 Jun. Between AM and PM Peaks. Raising Chambers Following Surface Treatment Works. Diversion routes posted.
What's on in Jersey
The next 14 days
- Sat 13 Jun: Jersey Concours D'Elegance 2026
Le Riche Automobile - Sat 13 Jun: Mexicano Padel Tournament
Les Ormes Padel - Sat 13 Jun: Summer Cookery Demonstration & Lunch
The Atlantic Hotel - Sat 13 Jun: Tea on Mars
ArtHouse Jersey - Sun 14 Jun: Genuine Jersey Artisans' Market at Grève de Lecq
Genuine Jersey - Tue 16 Jun: Meet Albert, the Invalid Gunner
Jersey Heritage - Tue 16 Jun: Wellness at The Waterfront
Jersey Development Company - Wed 17 Jun: La Brise Beats
Dolan Hotels Ltd
Listings via Visit Jersey events — check dates and venues with the organiser before travelling.
Today in Jersey
Today in Jersey
12.7°C now · Cloudy with mist or hill fog. Sunny spells likely towards midday.
- Morning: Cloudy with mist or hill fog. Sunny spells likely towards midday. Rain chance 10%.
- Afternoon: Perhaps a little misty at first, becoming increasingly sunny. Rain chance 5%.
- Tonight: Mainly clear, perhaps a little misty at times.
- Wind: West to northwest light F3, perhaps occasionally moderate F4 at first.
Jersey Met · issued 13 June 2026 05:25 · Full forecast
Tides at St Helier: High 05:16 (9.8m) · Low 11:55 (2.3m) · High 17:43 (10.1m) — tide tables
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The shape of the day ahead
- Weather: Cloudy with mist or hill fog. Sunny spells likely towards midday. (12.7°C now)
- Tides at St Helier: first high water 05:16 (9.8m)
- Roads: Road Closure: St.Ouen - La Route des Laveurs, Le Mont Pinel and la…
- Diary: Jersey Concours D'Elegance 2026
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Source trail
- Bailiwick Express Jersey: ok (10)
- Jersey Evening Post: ok (10)
- Government of Jersey news: ok (12)
- Jersey Gazette: ok (141)
- Road closures and delays: ok (4)
- Today.je source index: ok (1)
- Channel Eye: ok (10)
- Jersey Water: ok (10)
- Jersey Heritage: ok ()
- Digital Jersey: ok (1)
- LibertyBus news: ok (17)
- States of Jersey Police: ok (4)
- Government consultations: ok (2)
- Visit Jersey events: ok (59)
- BBC Jersey: ok (24)
- Jersey Met weather: ok (1)
- St Helier tides: ok (3)