Friday 19th July 2024
The Jersey Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Subscriber,
A few things happening in the last week then… A really busy time the week before, that culminated with a Royal visit from Their Majesties on Monday. We showed the best of Jersey including four seasons in one day! I spent it on the balcony of the Royal Yacht hotel in the live streaming TV studio. It was a real honour to revert to the ‘other thing I do’ and host the afternoon. |
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Away from such glamour, a few concerns for Chamber. The Living Wage will have impacts, and certainly an unintended consequence of have the same Minimum/Living Wage for everyone is that those part time Saturday employees and those stepping out into the world of work experience might see their roles disappear. An amendment to employment law to ensure that younger employees are not discriminated against, will certainly have employers looking at the £13 minimum wage and wondering if they can pay that for new to work trainees and Saturday staff too. Chamber has made the Economic Advisor and Minister for the Sustainable Economy aware of the issue and await their thoughts, whilst we are also raising this with the Chief Minister and Social Security Minister. Will businesses reduce services, or will the option of part time and Saturday staff become a rarity? The is great concern among those in the outdoor activity sectors and that might make attractions and opening on Bank Holidays (at £26 per hour) unsustainable. The wider issue of recruiting from within and training the skills we require from school leavers and pay differential between staff pay scales will only be exacerbated. In discussion with the Chief Minister today, he has said that ‘As a Government, we are open to ideas and happy to work with Chamber of finding solutions to the concerns we have’. Ona brighter note, I am reminded that in June 2019 Chamber led a delegation to Rennes to engage with the Rennes School of Business, the World Trade Centre, Rennes Airport and the Faculty des Metier. We (Jersey Business and Chamber) invited several Government officers along, to show them the potential. I made a speech to the French Chamber and several more meetings followed. Leap forward to this week and a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Jersey and the Rennes School of Business. I’d like to think we had a hand in getting this ball rolling… incidentally this fabulous University campus only speaks and teaches in English, so the prospect of Jersey students studying in Rennes might move closer, as might our links with this expanding city of digital and tourism sectors with hi-speed train links to Paris. Good news |
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Right, are we ready for the weekend? Excellent – enjoy yours.
Murray, Florinela, Daisy and Lauren The Chamber Team |
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| The Jersey Chamber of Commerce September Lunch Guest speaker Deputy Elaine Millar Minister of Treasury & Resources |
| With the budget to come later in the year, an ideal opportunity to hear how the Jersey finances currently sit and what changes are afoot for everyone.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2024 Time: 12:15 – 14:30 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Tickets: |
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The 2023 Income Tax Filing deadline is approaching for Foundations, Clubs, Associations, Co-Operatives and Incorporated/Unincorporated Bodies. The deadline for filings for these entity types is midnight on Wednesday 31 July 2024. Corporate return online filing (gov.je)
Those updates on the roads...
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States Meeting
Scheduled Debates:
A full recording of the States Meeting is uploaded here All States Members’ votes are recorded shortly after the vote has taken place here Hansard records of States Meetings are uploaded here |
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A heads up.......We’re aware of fraudsters calling customers pretending to be from the bank. They will try to get customers to give out their account details, such as card details, PIN codes and login details. To keep safe please follow these steps: * Never transfer any money at the request of an unexpected caller over the phone * Don’t give anyone remote access to your computer * Don’t download software on the instruction of others as this can be used by fraudsters *If you are being pressured to act, hang up and contact your usual contact at the bank using a published/known number. Sure you’re all aware of these actions – however never a bad thing to call them out. |
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| Calling All Productivity Enthusiasts! 2024 Survey Results Released and Resources Galore |
| This comprehensive report delves into the current state of productivity in Jersey businesses, offering valuable insights and actionable takeaways for organizations of all sizes. But wait, there's more! To empower your journey towards peak performance, Jersey Business offers a treasure trove of resources: Jersey Business is committed to supporting your pursuit of productivity excellence. Download the survey report and explore the resources available to help your business thrive. Let's work smarter, not harder, together! |
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| World renowned Global Privacy Assembly Annual Conference comes to Jersey |
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Join over 500 global attendees in the Bailiwick of Jersey, Channel Islands, for the 46th Global Privacy Assembly. Over 5 days, our attendees will hear from expert speakers and panellists as we explore how we can respect and balance the power of information with the need for citizens across the world to have control, dignity and power over their personal information. Previous speakers at GPA events have included Apple CEO Tim Cook, former UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and Kashmir Hill, Technology Reporter at the New York Times. Talk topics will include: • Who controls the power of information? • What is this power being used for and by whom? • The effectiveness of current regulatory models now and in the future. • How can we improve individuals’ ability to manage their data? • What is the path to achieve greater equity in data sharing? • How do we foster better behaviours and culture around the use of personal data? This event is open to anyone with an interest in data protection and privacy, so whether you’re a data protection authority, work in data and privacy or are a business professional, academic, non-governmental organisation or member of the public, this event is for you. Just 40 minutes from London this event is one of the highlights of the global privacy and data protection calendar. Make sure to follow for updates on our agenda and speaker announcements. |
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| Citizens advice Jersey are very excited to be hosting our very first fundraiser on the 28th September 2024! |
| Come along and dance the night away with us for a fantastic disco evening. |
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Summer is here and Jersey Sport have a wide range of fitness activities on offer to get islanders of all ages moving more to improve their mental and physical health. On offer this summer is: - Move More Toddler Play - available throughout year
- Move More Water Play - available throughout year
- Move More Buggy Walks - available throughout the summer
- Move More Story Time Yoga - available throughout the summer
- Summer Holiday Children’s Activities – 22 July – 30 August
- Move More RunTogether Teenage Couch to 5K – starting 9 July
- Move More Ability – available throughout year
- Cycle Without Limits – available throughout year
- Move More Introduction to Open Water Swimming for Adults – fully booked
- Move More Adult Learn to Ride – starting 9 July
- Move More Sofa to Saddle – starting 20 August
- Move More Walks - available throughout year
Jersey Sport is a charity on a mission to inspire, lead and enable positive wellbeing for all through lifelong engagement with sport and physical activity.
Elliot Powell, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Jersey Sport said: “Move More Jersey is an initiative by Jersey Sport to get more islanders moving, more often. Through our wide range of physical activity programmes, we’re able to support islanders of all ages and abilities to become more active to benefit their mental and physical health. From babies to adults in their nineties, whether it’s walking, cycling, running or swimming you prefer, we have something for everyone! Our aim is to create pathways for more islanders to realise the benefits of being active and take up a new sport. Every programme is run by dedicated, trained leaders and supported by our friendly volunteers who give up their free time to help others. They are all amazing and greatly support everyone to achieve their fitness goals.” Free Move More Toddler Play and Water Play sessions are available for crawling babies to children aged three years old, taking place daily at various locations across the island, and now also offering Story Time Yoga sessions for toddlers and adults. The sessions are designed for children and their siblings to have fun and encourage everyone to be more active through play. Move More Buggy Walks are a free fun way for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to meet new people, chat and share experiences as they take their children on an easy buggy walk. They take place along buggy friendly routes around the island and last for about an hour. To find out more and view the timetables for all the toddler activities, please visit: www.movemore.je/move-more-toddlers. From 22 July, Jersey Sport are offering a wide range of sporting activities to keep children entertained and active over the summer holidays. Choose from multi-sport camps at Langford and Les Quennevais for children aged 5-11 years old, a variety of cycling training courses for children in school years 1-6, including Learn to Ride for children in school years 1 and 2, plus swimming for children aged 4-8 years old. There’s plenty of sports for children to enjoy! For full details, please visit: www.jerseysport.je/children-activities/summer-holidays-2024. Jersey Sport are running a new free RunTogether Couch to 5K programme for Teens in school years 7-11 to support those wishing to take part in Run for Kezia on Sunday 15 September. Participants will learn to run 5K in 9 weeks, starting 9 July. Move More Ability is designed to get islanders with a disability active and improve their wellbeing. Jersey Sport offer Move More Ability Classes, Move More Ability Walks, Move More Boccia and a variety of inclusive cycling options at the Cycle Without Limits cycling centre, based behind the sports centre at Les Quennevais. All the details of the activities and how to register for each can be found at: www.movemore.je/move-more-ability. The 10-week Move More Introduction to Open Water Swimming for Adults takes place this summer and is already fully booked! The small group swim sessions for novice open water swimmers will be taking place in various locations across the island depending on the tides where swimmers will learn the basics of swimming in the sea and build upon their pool swimming ability. For those adults that would like to learn to ride a bike, free Move More Learn to Ride sessions are available over a six-week course for beginners who can’t yet pedal a bike, or who are extremely unconfident riding a bike. It’s also a great way for to meet new people, and a great way to improve fitness. Move More Sofa2Saddle, starting 20 August for six weeks, is free for islanders who may know how to ride a bike, but need some support to feel more confident when riding. To find out more about the cycling courses available for adults, please visit: www.movemore.je/cycle-more Going for a walk can make a huge difference to your health - even a short 10-minute brisk walk can get your heart pumping faster, making you feel more energetic and improving your mood. Breathing in fresh air will also give you a boost, both physically and mentally. With lighter summer evenings upon us, there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy a walk! Move More Walks, led by friendly volunteers, are free group walks designed to provide support and encouragement to walk, along with the opportunity to meet some new people. Level 1 group walks are especially useful for those with lower physical ability or long-term health conditions. Walks start from a wide variety of locations across the island with convenient and accessible bus routes. To find out more and view the Move More Walking timetables, please visit: www.movemore.je/walk-more |
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At Jersey Drone, we combine 20 years of experience in property with technology. We are passionate about capturing the beauty of Jersey from the sky while providing practical solutions within the property sector. As a fully qualified, insured, and authorised drone services provider, we offer a wide range of aerial solutions including stunning aerial photography and videography for marketing, real estate, and events. Our specialised roof inspections help reduce costs and mitigate the risk of accidents by providing detailed, high-resolution imagery without the need for scaffolding. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and deep love for Jersey, which is reflected in every project we undertake. Our state-of-the-art drones and skilled operators ensure precise, safe, and efficient service, making us the go-to choice for your next project. Partner with us to elevate your visual content, showcase your property or business and ensure the safety of your buildings. |
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| THIS YEAR CHAMBER IS SUPPORTING KEZIA'S FUND |
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As Chamber members are aware we currently supporting Kezia’s Fund.
Kezia’s Fund was set up to support initiatives promoting good mental health amongst children and young people in Jersey. It provides grants and support to organisations that are working to address the issue of rising rates of poor mental health.
One of the primary fundraising events for this fund is Run for Kezia, an event which attracted 800 participants last year to run or walk over the choice of 3 distances (2k, 5k, 10k). The event is being held to coincide, again, with World Suicide Prevention Day on 15 September.
We would like to encourage all members to consider signing up (it is not competitive, timed and it is not necessary to run) and to encourage their families, friends and colleagues to sign up too: Kezia's Fund
Thank you |
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| Run a small business, perhaps a building/construction, retail or health and beauty business – or know someone who does? The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) is here to help you navigate your local data protection law obligations.
ALL Jersey organisations that process (use) personal information must be registered with the JOIC, as required by the Data Protection Authority (Jersey) Law (2018).
Local data protection law applies to organisations and businesses of all shapes and sizes, commercial businesses and not-for profit organisations in Jersey that process personal information.
JOIC Operations Director Anne King says the JOIC is keen to ensure all business owners in the Island, whatever their size, are aware the JOIC team is on hand to provide data protection guidance and advice.
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The Statistics Users Group are running our annual survey on public statistics and are looking for responses from as many people in Jersey as possible, regardless of whether they are regular users of public stats or not. |
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| A new website (jcsc.je) is in the final stages of testing, but you to have the first look now.If there’s any content you think it should contain then let us know.
Also launching is a new service for Islanders: the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS). This is part of Jersey Cyber Shield, and is a free service. It’ll make it easier for organisations to report suspicious emails, and help us to gather intelligence so that we can produce advice and guidance. Find out more below, or make use of our shiny new website and read about it here. As an individual, you can instantly report a suspicious email to SERS by emailing phishing@jcsc.je. |
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| Highlands College Training Courses |
| Starting in September, you and your team can gain a L3 Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) and/or L4 Investment Advice Diploma (IAD). To find out more about the courses and how to sign up tap here 👇 |
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| DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS HALF DAY WORKSHOP 10% discount to Chamber members
Managers are at the centre of critical relationships which drive performance, employee engagement and support wellbeing. It is important that managers have the skills to manage their teams effectively and deal with issues confidently when they arise. OPEN WORKSHOP DATE – 9.00 to 13.30 on 18 April
Digital Jersey
Channel Islands Training and Development
Copcoy - Health & Safety
Law At Work Training |
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| CHAMBER MEMBERS DISCOUNT AND OFFERS |
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| HR Now will happily provide a 10% discount to chamber members for the first or next three invoices in 2024. They just need to quote Chamber10% in their initial or next enquiry. This applies to consultancy, fixed fees and training. Charities will always enjoy a 20% discount.
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| We would like to offer ALL Jersey Chamber Members a discount on a purchase for a Cyber Essentials Certification whether this is a new purchase or a renewal of an existing certificate to try and encourage the take up of the certification on the island as much as possible. We will always beat and” Like for Like “pricing.
Use the Code of Jerseychamber10 for a 10% discount |
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| Do you have an event to arrange, one taking place next year - or even in 2025? Well, contact Sandy at ternevents if you do! Sandy is delighted to offer a 10% discount for all event planning services to Chamber Members.
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| If you have any discount offers that you would like to offer to all Chamber Members, we would love to hear from you. Send your offers to admin@jerseychamber.com |
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Helping Members Stay Informed Tel: 01534 724536 / Email: admin@jerseychamber.com
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