20-06-2013 07:21:10
It's the final day of nominations for the 2013 Conservation awards.
Environmental islanders can put forward a group or individual they believe should win £2,000.
Last year the Jersey Bat Group was awarded the top prize for their work educating the local building trade on protecting local bat roosts.
Chairperson of the Group, Nicky Brown says the money has been used to educate more islanders and train members on conservation. The award has also given the group publicity:
We've got until 5pm today to submit entries. Head to the website below for a nomination form.
20-06-2013 07:14:22
It seems that the smokefree environment at Health and Social Services is having an impact on staff smoking habits.
The department became the first States of Jersey one to ban smoking in its grounds, car parks and buildings last year.
In a recent survey, 20 staff said they had stopped smoking as a result of the move and 42% said they had cut down the amount they smoke.
And of the almost 400 staff members who responded - 71% prefer the work place since smoking was banned.
19-06-2013 16:19:07
Manual workers in Jersey are being balloted for strike action.
Letters are being sent out to Union members to determine if they would support industrial action.
We'll find out the results in July. It comes as the States announced this week they have more money coming in than expected.
Financial Government reports for the past 12 months show an under spend worth millions of pounds.
Regional Officer for Unite, Nick Corbel says the ballot is for imposing a pay award, modernisation and loss of negotiation rites.