We will have an extra Bank Holiday in 2020.
Politicians have agreed an extra day off on Friday 8th May to mark 75 years since VE.
It is in contrast to the UK, which is moving the early May Bank Holiday from the Monday (4th May) to the Friday.
People in Jersey will get both, ahead of Liberation 75 which falls on the Saturday (9th May).
The Chief Minister's proposal - described as a 'one-off' - was unanimously adopted by the States Assembly 39-0 votes.
Battle of Flowers: Plea for last-minute volunteers
Battle of Flowers teams across Jersey are appealing for any volunteers to help with the final push ahead of tomorrow's parade (14 August).
25% of Jersey A-level grades A-A*
A quarter of all A-level grades in Jersey have been marked as A or A*.
Jersey community unites out west for solar eclipse
Thousands of islanders basked in the August heat to watch the once-in-a-generation partial solar eclipse.
A-level results day: "The grades you get don't define you"
It's that time of year again... A-level results day!
Invite to 'Sponsor a Brave Bear' for families facing off-island treatment
A new campaign has been launched to strengthen support for Jersey families facing off-island treatment journeys.
Travel problems persist for some Jersey residents
Jersey's Home Affairs Minister says the government is continuing to press for action to prevent some passengers being denied boarding following the introduction of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.
The solar eclipse in Jersey: All you need to know
A rare solar eclipse - where the moon covers the sun, blocking its light - will start at around 6:15 pm this evening (12 August).
£1.2m in fines for missed Income Tax deadline
Around 4,000 will be getting a £300 fine for not filing their 2025 tax return in time.
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