Data-sharing initiative to give Islanders greater access to credit cards

        July 3, 2026

Data-sharing initiative to give Islanders greater access to credit cards

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-07-03
Plans to make it easier for banks to carry out the necessary checks to issue credit cards in Jersey are finally coming to fruition in the hope that...
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Data-sharing initiative to give Islanders greater access to credit cards
• Plans to make it easier for banks to carry out the necessary checks to issue credit cards in Jersey are finally coming to fruition in the hope that Islanders will be given "more choice and greater access" to financial products.
• The government has said that Islanders’ personal data – including name, residential address and date
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Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today
Asbestos removal complete in St Ouen
• Area cordoned off due to asbestos contamination.
• Opposite Goldies gravel car park, St Ouen's Bay 29/06/2026 Picture: ROBBIE DARK ASBESTOS contamination identified in an area along the Five Mile Road in St Ouen has now been cleaned up, government officials have confirmed.
• The area, opposite
Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today
Town primary school decision must be made ahead of Budget – Constable
• Img34503715 DETERMINING whether to build a new town primary school on the Gas Place site in St Helier is looming as one of the biggest questions facing the incoming Council of Ministers, with the new St Helier Constabl
Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today
"Minor gas escape that posed no safety risk" found by Island Energy after Valley Road callout
• ISLAND Energy has said no readings were discovered at Cherry Orchard Court that would have required an evacuation of the building, after emergency services were called to the Valley Road site on Wednesday morning following two separate reports of a smell of gas in the area.
• The utility firm stated that “a minor gas escape”
Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today
Man given 'last chance' after assaulting police officer
• Magistrates Court, Union Street, St Helier Picture: ROB CURRIE A MAN who attacked a police officer just five days after being given a probation order for a separate offence thanked the Magistrate's Court as he was given a
Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today
New base for children's mental-health services
• THE Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services will move to a new home next week.
• The service is relocating from Liberté House to Bermuda House on Green Street in St Helier from Monday.
• The main part of the move will take place over the weekend to minimise disruption for children, young people and families.
Jobs · 5 vacancies
Jobs in Jersey
Fresh official vacancies from gov.je.
Government of Jersey — JobsDelivery driver at The Sigma Group LtdWe are looking for delivery driver to join our team at the Collins warehouse in Don Road, St.Helier. The position would also include helping the other team members with general warehouse duties. The job involves the delivery of stationery and furniture around the Island and is customer facing so the principal attributes are: Good local knowledge Smart appearance Outgoing personality Team player We can offer a good saView vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsPlumbing Engineer at Amalgamated Facilities ManagementWe are recruiting a Plumbing Engineer on a full time permanent basis to join our existing team. Applicants must be qualified to City and Guilds Level 3 standards or equivalent, have excellent customer service skills and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. A driving licence is essential for this position. We offer a competitive salary, healthcare, pension scheme, a company vehicle and a grView vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsCarpenters and Joiners at Scott Le Breton LtdDue to growing demand of the business, we are looking for carpenters and joiners to join our busy, established company. You will be required to carry out tasks related to carpentry, joinery and construction on bespoke residential projects, large and small, as part of a friendly team.View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsTrust Administrator at HSBC Private BankWe are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of, Trust Administrator, MENA Team, based in Jersey. HSBC Private Banking seeks to be the leading international private bank for business owners and their families. It provides clients with wealth, business and family succession solutions in the largest and fastest growing markets around the world. The role holder would assist senior meView vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsSite Manger / Site Forman at Scott Le Breton LtdDue to growing demand of the business, we are looking for experienced site managers / site foremen to join our busy, established company. You will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of organising of the project, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely, on time and within budget on bespoke residential projects, large and small, as part of a friendly team.View vacancy →
Sport · 4 items
Jersey sport
Latest sport stories from the island press.
Jersey Evening Post — SportJersey claim Secondary Schools Athletics Inter Insular honoursThe Athletics Schools Inter-Insular was held for the first time in a decade in Guernsey at Footes Lane earlier this week Picture: RICH PICOT FOR the first time in over a decade, athletes contested the secondary schools athletics inter insular. Hosted at Footes Lane inRead sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportHinton sets new record in Five Mile Road sprintJack Hinton in his Vauxhall Nova was the sole record breaker of the day Picture: JerseyMotoringMedia THE Five Mile Road played host to the second sprint of the Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car Club’s calendar on Sunday. Competitors arrived early to clearRead sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportProsperity 24/7’s Pedal Power raises over £20,000 for Dementia Jersey and Mind JerseyProsperity 24/7 saw teams battle out on the bikes, with over £20,000 raised PROSPERITY 24/7 and the 16 other teams who participated in Prosperity Day 2026 generated £20,470 for Dementia Jersey and Mind Jersey through pedal power in the 12th annual Prosperity Day virtualRead sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportAston leads Vic College to Castles FestivalThe Victoria College Cricket 1st XI will be hoping their star-studded squad can take down hosts Monmouth, who are aiming for a fifth consecutive title VICTORIA College 1st XI cricket team will depart for the UK this week on their annual tour which includes the prestigious Castles FeRead sport →
Local utility · Practical note
Today in Jersey
Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.
Official notices · 8 items
Official notices and public business
Government updates, States Assembly propositions, roads and public records that may affect readers today.
Government of Jersey news · GovernmentNew recruitment campaign launched to strengthen Jersey's residential children's homesThe Government of Jersey has launched a powerful campaign to recruit staff for residential children’s homes, as part of a wider transformation of Children’s Services.Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentMinisters and Assistant Ministers hold first formal meetingJersey's new Council of Ministers held its inaugural meeting today, with the full team of newly-elected Ministers in attendance together with their Assistant Ministers.Open source →digitalStates propositions · States AssemblyP.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre.Open source →Government of Jersey product recalls · Consumer safetyDeluxe Ham Products (O'Brien Fine Foods) recallSource: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details.Open source →Government of Jersey reports · Government reportsHealth and Care Jersey Quality and Performance Report April 2026Monthly report on quality and performance across Health and Care Jersey services, including key metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.Open source →Jersey Fire & Rescue Service · Public safetyOn-Call Firefighter training at the former Oaklands Lodge siteSource: Jersey Fire & Rescue Service. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details.Open source →Road closures and delays · TransportRoad Closure: St. Ouen - Le Mont du Vallet, La Route du Ouest and La Rue de la MareStarts soon. 4 Jul to 4 Jul. All Day. Le Mont du Vallet, La Route du Ouest and La Rue de la Mare will be closed from 9am to 5:30pm for the Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club Road Rally.Open source →Road closures and delays · TransportRoad Closure: St. Martin - La Grande Route de Rozel - Between La Chasse des Demoiselles Bandinel and La Rue de la Fosse a Gres.In effect. 22 Jun to 11 Jul. All Day. Work starting 07:30 AM on Mon 22 Jun 26 and finishing 05:00 PM on Sat 11 Jul 26 - Replacement of 8 manhole covers, works in conjunction with P167797-GDR2-DOpen source →
Resident Desk · official
Public notices and resident checks
Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.
Official notice: New recruitment campaign launched to strengthen Jersey's residential children's homes. The Government of Jersey has launched a powerful campaign to recruit staff for residential children’s homes, as part of a wider transformation of Children’s Services.Open source ->Official notice: Ministers and Assistant Ministers hold first formal meeting. Jersey's new Council of Ministers held its inaugural meeting today, with the full team of newly-elected Ministers in attendance together with their Assistant Ministers.Open source ->Official notice: P.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026. States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre.Open source ->Official notice: Deluxe Ham Products (O'Brien Fine Foods) recall. Source: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details.Open source ->Official notice: Health and Care Jersey Quality and Performance Report April 2026. Monthly report on quality and performance across Health and Care Jersey services, including key metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.Open source ->
What's On · 11 items
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Fri 3 Jul · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey events.Bonnet MakerSun 5 Jul · SCOOP The Sustainable Cooperative · Visit Jersey events.Open Farm Day: Jersey Zoo FarmMon 6 Jul · Visit Jersey events.Domaine des Vaux Opera FestivalMon 6 Jul · Kings Chamber Orchestra (KCO) · Visit Jersey events.Isle Joyeuse: Solos Night – Bach to the FutureTue 7 Jul · Kings Chamber Orchestra (KCO) · Visit Jersey events.Isle Joyeuse: Duos Night – A String of PearlsTue 7 Jul · Jersey Development Company · Visit Jersey events.Wellness at The WaterfrontWed 8 Jul · National Trust for Jersey · Visit Jersey events.Grève de Lecq: Seaside SessionsThu 9 Jul · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey events.Summer Night Sessions at Mont Orgueil CastleFri 10 Jul · Mel Rabet Yoga · Visit Jersey events.Fun Night Out for Macmillan JerseyFri 10 Jul · Les Landes Racecourse · Visit Jersey events.Les Landes Horse Race DaysFri 10 Jul · Somerville Hotel · Visit Jersey events.Sips & Serenades: Live Jazz
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Did you know? · Jersey
The Jersey breed of dairy cow originates from the island and produces milk with about 25% more butterfat and 20% more protein than average; imports were banned from 1789 to 2008 to keep the herd pure.
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