Shops urged to change opening timespublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
St Helier shops are being encouraged to change their opening times by half an hour to help boost trade, reports the Jersey Evening Post, external.
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Baggage handlers to strike at Jersey Airport
HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is touring Jersey throughout the day
Sarah Groves: Family 'saddened' by Scarlett Keeling verdict
Tens of millions of pounds invested through Guernsey company, Providence Global, has vanished
Last day on the beach for Jersey's lifeguards
Updates on Friday 23 September 2016
Shops urged to change opening timespublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Last day on the beach for Jersey's lifeguardspublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Olivia Le Poidevin
BBC News OnlineIt has been a long, warm and sunny summer, but now winter is on its way.
And that can only mean one thing - the end of Jersey's Lifeguard season.
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End of twitter postThey will be saying goodbye to these beautiful views down at St Ouen's beach too...
Image source, Helier de Veull, RNLI JerseyRoyal visit: HRH Prince Edward walks the plankpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Mike Weir
BBC Radio Jersey, reporterHRH Prince Edward has been walking on wooden planks as part of a team building exercise with students from Grainville School.
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End of twitter postHe is visiting the Queen's Jubilee Activity Centre at Crabbe on the second day of his tour around the Channel Islands, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Sarah Groves: Family 'saddened' by Scarlett Keeling verdictpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC Radio GuernseyThe family of Guernsey woman, Sarah Groves - who was found dead on a houseboat in Kashmir - has responded to a court verdict that has cleared two men over the death of a British teenager in Goa.
The body of 15-year-old Scarlett Keeling from Devon, was found on a beach in Anjuna, Goa in 2008. Her mother, Fiona MacKeown, said she will appeal the verdict.
Miss Groves, 24, was found dead on a houseboat she shared with a local family in Srinagar, Kashmir, in April 2013.
A Dutch national is accused of murdering Miss Groves, but he denies all the charges.
Quote MessageI feel for the mother, I'm not surprised by the outcome. The sad thing is that case is cold now. But the case of Sarah is very different. A Dutchman is on remand... but we don't know what the outcome will be. It could go either way"
Vic Groves, Sarah Groves father
Bon appetit!published at 13:06 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC Radio GuernseyYou can taste food from Florida to St Lucia at Guernsey's International Food Festival, external this weekend.
A number of hotels and restaurants are taking part in the ten-day event.
"There is something for everyone," says Old Government House Hotel manager, Andrew Chantrell.
Lunchtime headlines: Jerseypublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC Radio Jersey- A Jersey woman who lost £40k when a Guernsey-based pension scheme collapsed says financial regulators knew there were problems a year before she invested
- A health tax in Jersey could be avoided, says a scrutiny panel
- The Earl of Wessex is in Jersey today for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award celebrations
Travel: Busy day at Jersey airport tomorrowpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC TravelIf you're travelling out of Jersey Airport tomorrow take note of this advice from the authorities...
Image source, Jersey Airport, FacebookGuernsey education: plans to scrap 11+ could be "overturned"published at 12:26 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC Radio GuernseyPlans to scrap the 11 plus and close a school in Guernsey could be overturned, as the education committee (CESC) says it will debate the issue again in November.
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End of twitter postIn a statement, external the CESC says they will decide "whether to rescind or endorse" the decision to scrap the 11 plus and move to a three school system in the States.
It comes after Education President, Paul Le Pelley, vowed to campaign to keep Guernsey's grammar school - despite objections from other committee members.
Jersey woman "devastated" after losing £40k to collapsed Guernsey fundpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Rob Byrne
BBC Radio GuernseyA Jersey woman is "devastated" after losing her entire £40,000 pension pot to a collapsed Guernsey investment fund.
Speaking for the first time, Leonie Spurr, who has a five-week-old baby, says she is "frustrated" at losing all her savings to Providence Global owned company, Lumiere Wealth. She is questioning why Guernsey's Financial Regulator, the GFSC, didn't step in sooner.
The BBC has contacted the GFSC for comment, while Jersey's regulator, external says it is investigating the company. Administrators in Guernsey say they are trying to recoup some of the missing £37m.
Royal visit: bullseye!published at 11:56 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Mike Weir
BBC Radio Jersey, reporterHe has practiced CPR, and now he's having a go at archery...
HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, is at Crabbe trying a range of activities as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award 60th anniversary tour.
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End of twitter postChannel Island investors meet administrators over missing £37mpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Rob Byrne
BBC Radio GuernseyPeople who lost tens of thousands of pounds in a Guernsey-based investment fund will meet the administrators.
Most of the £37m put in to the Providence Fund is unaccounted for.
Image source, ThinkAdministrator, Deloitte, says it has organised the meeting after receiving "many calls from investors." It is expected to outline the issues it faces in recovering money from Providence's Brazilian operation.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission , externalis investigating a Jersey subsidiary, Lumiere Wealth, which has told the BBC it's trying to resolve matters for its clients.
New vet to protect Jersey's 'privileged health status'published at 11:20 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC Radio JerseyQuote MessageI want to protect the island's privileged status when it comes to animal health"
That's what Dr Theo Knight-Jones says will be his priority as he starts his new role as Jersey's States Vet, external.
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End of twitter postDr Knight-Jones, who is replacing Linda Lowseck, has previously advised governments on bird flu and foot and mouth disease while working for the UN.
Travel: Royal visitpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC TravelTraffic could build up in some areas of Jersey as HRH Prince Edward travels around the island today.
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End of twitter postRoyal visit: Prince does CPRpublished at 11:02 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Olivia Le Poidevin
BBC News OnlineHRH Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward is making his way around the Queen's Jubilee Centre at Crabbe, to meet students on the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) scheme.
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End of twitter postAnd he has even had a go at some first aid himself.
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End of twitter post 2Guernsey Hockey to make the step uppublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Tony Curr
BBC Radio GuernseyThe player-coach of Guernsey's men's hockey team says now is the right time to step up and test themselves against the best in the country.
Last year's EH Trophy winners go to Sevenoaks on Sunday in round one of the EH Cup, which is the top tier knockout competition in England.
Andy Whalley used to play for Sevenoaks, and his connections to the club don't end there...
Quote MessageTheir player-coach was my best man at my wedding in the summer so he knows Guernsey, he knows a lot of the players, so unfortunately we won't slip under the radar for them."
Andy Whalley, Player-coach, Guernsey Hockey
Royal visit: HRH arrives in Jerseypublished at 10:38 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
HRH the earl of Wessex, Prince Edward has arrived in Jersey.
He is beginning his tour of the island with a visit to the Queen's Jubilee Activity Centre at Crabbe.
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End of twitter postAlderney showcases unique awards eventpublished at 10:27 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Guernsey PressHe was back into the helicopter and waving goodbye to well-wishers by 12:30pm, but Prince Edward’s brief visit, external certainly left a sunny impression on Alderney.
Royal visit: Jersey schools gear up for HRH Earl of Wessex visitpublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
Olivia Le Poidevin
BBC News OnlineSchools and youth groups around Jersey are making final preparations for the visit of HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward.
He will meet students of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award from Beaulieu, Grainville, JCG and many more.
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End of twitter postHe will also meet members of Youth Arts Jersey's Radio and Drama Group. The centre tweeted , externalthat it is "excited" and "all set up and ready" for the visit.
Royal visit: First aid, archery and local food awaits HRHpublished at 10:09 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, will be welcomed to Jersey today with a range of activities around the island.
He will watch Victoria College's Combined Cadet Force complete training exercises.
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End of twitter postHe will also eat some local food prepared by Highlands College students.
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End of twitter post 2And maybe even have a go at some archery, as Education Minister, Deputy Rod Bryans is trying here...
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End of twitter post 3Travel for Jerseypublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 23 September 2016
BBC Travel- Hillgrove Street in town is closed by The Prince of Wales pub until Friday
- A section of the Esplanade is closed to eastbound traffic between Anley Street and Castle Street traffic during the day (09:00 - 16:00) for lifting work
- Expect delays in St Peter's Valley between Mont Fallu and Tesson Mill in St Lawrence - as there are temporary traffic lights in place
- A section of Rue des Bouillons is closed for excavation works
- There will be evening road works on La Route de La Haule in St Peter tonight. They'll run from 20:00 - 23:30 from the the Forresters Arms, through the filter in turn and down to the bus stop