Pride has come a long way in Jersey over the past decade – but organiser Christian May says that ensuring that all the LGBTQ+ community feels seen, heard and celebrated is as important as the party itself. 

As CI Pride marks its tenth anniversary this weekend, he spoke to reporter Jodie Yettram about the people Pride is for, the challenges facing queer Islanders, and why the fight for visibility, safety and equality is far from over...

Violence against women and girls is something that has affected far too many lives, and for too long, it’s been hidden in plain sight. 

For the latest feature in our series in partnership with the Government of Jersey examining its approach to key issues, Kate Wright, who led a review into the scale of the problem in the island, explains why it was needed, what’s been achieved so far – and where it’s going next.

Support… 

Jersey Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support (JDAS) offer specialist support and guidance in relation to domestic or sexual abuse incidents. Support is provided before, during and after any police investigation or court hearing. It is also available when police are not involved. Call: 01534 880505 or email JDAS@gov.je.

The SARC at Dewberry House provide expert independent and confidential support to victims of sexual abuse. The Centre comprises of a team of experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising, supporting and treating anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. Call: 01534 888222. 

Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) provide and maintain a supporting framework for survivors and their families. Tel: 01534 482801. 

FREEDA (Freedom from Domestic Abuse) offer a 24-hour helpline, access to safe accommodation as well as help and support for victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 7356836. 

Victims First Jersey is a free and independent service offering confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime. Tel: 0800 7351612. 

How could Jersey become a destination for the crews of films, TV and games? Filmmakers Rebecca Coley has researched the question for the government and has worked in the island. 

We sat down with Rebecca to find out how Jersey can encourage artists from the island and from abroad to use Jersey as a location...

To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Jodie Yettram sits down with five sixth-form students to talk about what it’s really like growing up as a teenage boy in today’s world.

From gym culture and body image to pornography, politics, online radicalisation and the rise of far-right influencers, the boys speak openly about what they’re seeing, what worries them, and what gives them hope.

Connecting the world: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 4

Josh Chaloner is an IP Network Engineer for Sure. He gave Laura Clayton a walkthrough the different options available for residential and business users, and how Sure can help you connect with your network and customers.

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Cyber security: What your businesses needs to know and do: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 3

Would you know how to protect your business from cyber security threats? Meg Winton spoke to David Salisbury, enterprise product manager at Sure Business, who shared his insights into cyber security for businesses.

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Demystifying the cloud: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 2, Part 2

Iain Davidson is Head of Enterprise Products for Sure. He walked Laura Clayton through the cloud, explaining what it is, how it works, and how it can benefit your life and work.

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Demystifying the cloud: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 2, Part 1

Iain Davidson is Head of Enterprise Products for Sure. He walked Laura Clayton through the cloud, explaining what it is, how it works, and how it can benefit your life and work.

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AI for the rest of us: Sure Business Tech Series | Episode 1

Malcolm Mason is a Professional Services Consultant at Sure Business, with a focus on cloud and data. He gave Meg Winton a walkthrough of the wonderful world of AI and how it can benefit us.

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Business leaders are reiterating their call for the new States to work together, because the challenges facing Guernsey can't be ignored anymore.

Glen Tonks is Chair of the IoD, a member of the G8, a coalition of eight business and community organisations, including the Association of Guernsey Charities, finance groups, the retail and construction sectors, and hospitality. 

Money Talks: Episode 6 | Funding your future

Jamie Mourant is a senior investment manager at Titan Wealth. He joined Meg Winton to discuss all you need to know about pensions, retirement planning and futureproofing your funds.

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Money Talks: Episode 5 | Investing into a sustainable future

Ethical choices and sustainable practices are hot topics – ones that nearly every industry, sector and faction is thinking about. And finance is no different. Matt Falla and Ian Leverington of Evelyn Partners joined Meg Winton to delve deeper into the subject.

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Money Talks: Episode 4 | How to protect yourself from cybercrime

Fighting fraud is a team effort, says Will Wright, chief operating officer of Santander International. He spoke to Meg Winton about how individuals can work with banks to defend themselves against cybercrime in the rapidly developing digital environment 

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Money Talks: Episode 3 | Mental and financial wellbeing: A partnership you should nurture

Have you connected the dots between your mental health and financial wellbeing? Matt Falla and Ian Leverington of Evelyn Partners sat down with Meg Winton to discuss the link.
 
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Money Talks: Episode 2 | Managing your money

Mortgages, budgeting, pensions and lending – there are plenty of branches to the financial affairs tree. Meg Winton quizzed Adam Dawson, chief executive of Reto Finance, on the common questions surrounding managing your finances.

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Money Talks: Episode 1 | Investment for beginners: Hear from the experts 

Matt Falla and Ian Leverington of Evelyn Partners know a thing or two about investment management. They sat down with Meg Winton who picked their brains about how to navigate the industry as a beginner.

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Jersey FA Women's side travel to Guernsey's new home of football, Victoria Park, on Saturday 17th May to contest for the Muratti Vase, seeking revenge after a 2-0 home defeat in the 2024 contest.

All Island Media sports editor Elliot Corbel sat down with Jersey players Samantha Silva and Aine Ruth to preview what is, for many, the highlight of the local footballing calendar! 

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From a drugs mule claiming to have been surfing in Rennes to large-scale money-laundering investigations and “emotive”,” immigration cases, the first woman to hold the title of Agent of the Impôts’s role spoke to Express about the challenges faced daily by the service…

David Perchard was five when his mother took him to watch the arrival of the 'Tommies' in front of the Pomme d'Or Hotel on 8 May 1945. 80 years later, he has become a part of La Ronde Concert Band, who play as part of the celebrations.

He sat down with Express to talk about what it was like to grow up under the Occupation and in the following years, how he started to understand the horrors of the Second World War, and what it was like to pick up the clarinet as an adult.

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Chantal Free leads the asset servicing business Ocorian as its global CEO.

During her latest trip to Jersey, she dropped into the Bailiwick Podcasts studio to chat with Meg Winton about Ocorian's priorities and focus for 2025, why she values the Island as a jurisdiction and what her predictions are for the future of the finance industry.