Commodore Clipper cancelled after WW2 bomb found in Portsmouth Harbour
Future Guernsey plan is approved
States agree to end exclusivity clauses in Jersey zero-hours contracts
Roads closing in preparation for high tides in Guernsey
An attempt to introduce an elected speaker in just over a year has been rejected by the States of Jersey
Plans for a States funded retail bank in Guernsey will not go ahead
Alderney's voters will get the chance to quiz election candidates in a hustings this evening
Updates on Wednesday 16 November 2016
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Jersey businesses are being urged to attract and keep young talent to boost the island's economy.
Businesswoman Charlotte Valeur spoke to members of the Institute of Directors yesterday.
She says if young people find jobs and opportunities in Jersey then they won't leave.
Image source, ThinkstockChris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
If you're a cat owner living in Jersey, your animal has been granted more protection from road-users.
Anyone who hits a cat while driving in Jersey will have to report it to the island's animal shelter in future.
The minister responsible for roads has stopped short of giving cats the same protection as dogs, but said it would help prevent unnecessary suffering.
Deputy Eddie Noel said he didn't want to add an extra burden on to animal owners - because if cats were to be treated the same as dogs, then owners would have to keep them under far more control.
It's certainly brightened up a bit this afternoon, and the airports are - for now at least - running on time.
Let's take a look at the forecast in Guernsey...
And here's the outlook in Jersey...
BBC Radio Jersey
States members have been told they need to define what an exclusivity clause in a zero-hours contract means before making them against the law.
Members have agreed to ban the clauses, and will bring in a new law stopping employers banning staff from getting other jobs when they sign a zero-hours contract.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Passengers that were booked on today's Commodore Clipper sailing from Portsmouth to Guernsey will be offered a full refund, or a place on tomorrow's schedule.
The Clipper was cancelled after a five-hour delay getting into Portsmouth Harbour following the discovery of an unexploded World War Two bomb on the sea bed.
The bomb has been moved further into the harbour for inspection, and will later be destroyed off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
Quote MessageAfter careful review of freight and passenger customer needs, as well as predicted weather and tidal constraints in the Channel Islands, Condor has determined that the best option, taking all factors into consideration, is to cancel the rotation scheduled for today entirely. The ship will return to normal service tomorrow morning.
Condor statement
BBC Travel
Condor have cancelled the Commodore Clipper after it was delayed in Portsmouth following the discovery of an unexploded bomb in the harbour.
Gareth Owen
BBC Radio Guernsey
Should science, technology, engineering and maths be a priority for Guernsey's school children in the coming years?.
Guernsey's States members clearly think so, as they've just voted in favour of an amendment that will "promote the pursuit of 'STEM' subjects, providing opportunities for young men and women to gain the strong technical skills that underpin a creative, innovative society."
Some deputies did express concerns the idea of promoting STEM subjects would be at the expense of other groups like the humanities.
Debate on the Future Guernsey plan continues at 14:00 - listen online or on 1116MW.
Jersey Evening Post
Jersey's funds sector may have to wait longer than expected, external for a full European market ‘passport’ because of post-Brexit negotiations over market access for the City.
Twitter
Last night States members voted not to look at introducing an elected speaker in the next year, meaning the Bailiff will continue his role presiding over meetings.
There's been a fair amount of debate on Twitter in the last 12 hours...
Sean: A whole day is spent debating something when there are massive bigger more serious issues. It is not a big issue.
Jill: Relatively trivial but all part of the bigger picture!! Unrest in Jersey mainly caused by lack of transparency!!
Matthew: What a waste of debate time when it really had no chance of being passed. Discuss real issues that affect the man/woman on the street.
Children in Need
How are donations to BBC Children in Need, external helping to support young islanders in Guernsey?
The Hub offers help and advice for young people in St Peter Port, here's how it's making a difference...
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
While the Commodore Clipper has now managed to dock in Portsmouth, any further services are delayed "until further notice".
The unexploded WW2 bomb - which was found early this morning - has been moved further into the harbour for inspection, and is expected to be towed away later today to be destroyed east of the Isle of Wight.
As you can see, not the conventional route into Portsmouth Harbour...
Image source, Marine Vessel TrackerBBC Radio Jersey
Andium says it will cover the costs of Jersey tenants who have to move out of their homes so they can be refurbished.
The States-owned company - which provides social housing on the island - wants to work on the flats at Le Marais - and has written residents a letter asking them to be prepared to move out for up to two months.
The company's suggested they could move in with friends or another unused flat.
Quote MessageWhere we move people out of homes to alternative homes, we will ensure they don't incur any costs as a result of that. We'll provide allowances for them to cover all sorts of costs like telephone bills and removals and we will also re-carpet their new home."
Mike Porter, Head of Operations, Andium
BBC Radio Guernsey
Alderney's voters will get the chance to quiz election candidates in a hustings this evening.
The nomination period closed yesterday afternoon with 13 candidates being put forward for five seats.
The election itself will take place at the Island Hall on 26 November.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
An update from Condor on the situation at Portsmouth Harbour, where an unexploded German bomb has been found on the sea bed...
Quote MessageShortly before 11:00, Commodore Clipper was cleared to enter the port and is making her way to the berth where the 94 passengers aboard will be able to disembark. We apologise for the inconvenience this delay (which is beyond our control) has caused to our freight customers and passengers."
Statement from Condor
The device - which was discovered at 05:00 by a barge dredging the harbour - is currently being dealt with by a specialist explosives team, while the 500m exclusion zone is still in place.
Image source, Timothy BradleyFerries have had to wait outside the harbour this morning
I've been told that those people that had been stuck on the Clipper did receive a free second breakfast, so it's not all bad.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey
Jersey
Gareth Owen
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's deputies have just passed an amendment that will "ensure that the States of Guernsey maintain high standards of recruitment and performance of staff within the civil service."
This will apparently be balanced with "sufficient oversight and affordability of terms and conditions, ensuring that senior pay is proportionate and justifiable".
The amendment was proposed by Deputy for the West, Andrea Dudley-Owen, and passed by 20 votes to 14.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The top prize for the Channel Islands Christmas Lottery has reached...drum roll please...
£730,000!
The draw is made on 20 December - this could be you...
Image source, ThinkstockJersey Evening Post
Three Islanders who saved people in separate sea rescues this summer have been rewarded for their bravery, external.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The Commodore Clipper is currently stuck outside Portsmouth Harbour, following the discovery of a World War Two bomb - believed to weigh about 500 lbs - on the sea bed.
Image source, PAThe device was found earlier by a dredging barge.
An exclusion zone has been set up in the sea which is preventing ferries from entering and leaving the ferry port.
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The phrase "wasting time" seems to be cropping up quite a lot.
The States have rejected a proposal to replace the role of the Bailiff in States meetings with an elected speaker.
Anthony: Usual suspects voted for the proposition,when will they stop wasting time.
Mick: More time wasted in the states thanks to one trick backbenchers
Paul: Constables pretty much voting en bloc again too! Continuing to remove any real democracy in their own special way.
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