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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Jersey businesses team up with mental health charity
Two business organisations in Jersey have teamed up with a mental health charity to address workplace mental health issues. The Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the Institute of Directors (IoD) are working with the Mind Jersey charity to support staff. The president of the Chamber of Commerce, Lee Madden, said that by "investing in training and raising awareness" he hoped "that all members are equipped to recognise and respond to mental health concerns or suicidal thoughts". The training included suicide awareness, mental health awareness and first aid for mental health accredited courses. The initiative offers members of both organisations, 50% off the cost of training with the charity. Mind Jersey is also inviting all HR managers who are members of the IoD or whose employer is a member of the Chamber of Commerce to a free mental health awareness session in Madden said he had lost colleagues and recognised that as a business leader he had a responsibility for the "well-being of colleagues and employees". Alex Ruddy, chair of the Institute of Directors said that she hopes that "members from both organisations avail themselves of the training".
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Extra ferry trip between Jersey and Guernsey for Muratti final
DFDS has announced changes to its schedule for the Muratti football matches between Jersey and ferry service operator said there had been "overwhelming demand" from islanders for a one-off return trip between Jersey and Guernsey for the Muratti Vase finals on said a service would depart from Jersey at 08:15 BST, with an evening service to leave Guernsey at 19: change meant two sailings for Portsmouth had been cancelled, with a third delayed, a decision criticised by the Jersey Chamber of Commerce. DFDS said the 21:10 Jersey services to Portsmouth on Friday would be cancelled as well as the 09:00 Portsmouth to Jersey firm said on Facebook: "All customers are being contacted and informed of changes to their bookings, as well as assisted with alternative arrangements. "We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and hope you can join us in wishing the teams the best of luck in their matches." 'Very serious concerns' Jersey Chamber of Commerce said "very serious concerns" had been raised by retailers and food suppliers about the changes to Stena Vinga's said retailers advised the loss of a scheduled freight delivery would delay the arrival of fresh produce and goods essential for weekend trade."This does raise concerns around product availability, increased costs, food waste and customer confidence," it said."With some stock likely to arrive out of date due to shorter product life, these changes in an industry already facing strong headwinds, plus the additional impacts on trade, productivity and profitability, are unwelcome."It said it was also concerned about the lack of prior consultation and limited communication concerning the schedule match will be the first Muratti game to be held at Guernsey's new Victoria Park ground.
