Group urges islanders not to donate to RNLI after St Helier coxswain row
Jersey nurse struck off for lying at interview
'Murder' victim's inquest opens
Social housing tenants allowed £20,000 more in savings
Updates on 28 April 2017
James Law
BBC Sport Online
Jersey Reds pair Pierce Phillips and Simon Kerrod have been named in the Championship team of the season.
Phillips, who plays at lock, has been at the club for three years while nine of the other 11 clubs in the division voted for prop Kerrod.
Image source, Sue ArmesBoth players are leaving the island this summer to join Premiership side Worcester.
BBC Radio Jersey
The Chair of Jersey's first ever Care Commission is looking for a local Commissioner.
Applicants need to have experience of local services, either as a user or as a carer for a family member or a friend.
The newly appointed Chair Glenn Houston said: "The new commissioners experiences of using care services will be important in helping to ensure that islanders receive the best possible care."
Guernsey Press
Sark could cut the number of politicians in its government in a bid to ensure contested elections, external.
Mike Weir
BBC Radio Jersey
The fund-raising branch of the RNLI in Jersey says it’s disappointed at a campaign to get islanders to withhold donations in the dispute over the St Helier lifeboat crew.
The 25-strong crew walked out in protest three weeks ago after their Coxswain Andy Hibbs was dismissed by RNLI management. The RNLI is currently considering his appeal.
Caryll McFadyen, Honorary Secretary of the RNLI Guild, which raises funds for the charity, said Jersey Action Group’s campaign to get islanders to withhold donations is mis-directed.
She said: "The RNLI in Jersey also supports the St Catherine’s Lifeboat and the beach lifeguards and not just the St Helier lifeboat station."
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
It's world safety at work day today apparently. Without sounding too much like one of those accident injury lawyer adverts, just 3% of Jersey workers say they've had an accident while at work.
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James Law
BBC Sport Online
Guernsey cricket boss Ashley Wright has challenged his side to fulfil their potential by gaining promotion from World Cricket League Five in September.
The islanders host the Netherlands in three matches over the weekend, starting at the King George V Club tonight, with further warm-ups against Scotland and Denmark to come.
Image source, ICC"We've got a very good team now and we're going to try and win the tournament," Wright told BBC Guernsey. "We've got a young exciting squad now, and it's time to start turning some of that potential into results."
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
A long awaited report into decades of abuse in Jersey's care system will be published on 3 July according to an inquiry spokesman.
Image source, Independent Jersey Care InquiryThe £23m inquiry finished formal hearings last year and was originally due to publish its findings at the end of 2016, but this was delayed until March. The inquiry then announced a further delay due to "more evidence" coming forward.
Yesterday a lawyer representing care leavers called for the inquiry to explain the delays and announce a date. Alan Collins said the inquiry was at risk of losing the confidence of care leavers due to a lack of transparency.
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Guernsey won't be signing a contract with Condor until the ferry company improves its service to the island, according to the president of the economic development committee.
Guernsey has an ongoing agreement with Condor but no legally binding contract after deciding to hold off last year.
Deputy Peter Ferbrache says ongoing mechanical problems with the Rapide are disruptive. He wants Condor to add another fast vessel to its fleet.
Condor have been asked for a comment.
Quote MessageThey are a reputable company, they are doing the best for themselves and I don't mean that as any kind of criticism but I will not be advocating to the States any kind of contract with Condor anytime soon as we are significantly apart in our aspirations.
Deputy Peter Ferbrache, President, Economic Development
Guernsey Press
Annual inflation of almost 3% is a sign of growing economic activity and should be viewed positively, according to the Chamber of Commerce president, external.
Jersey Evening Post
An inquest into the death of a woman killed in her St Helier home was due to open today, external.
James Law
BBC Sport Online
Newly-appointed Jersey Reds assistant Neil Tunnah says the club's record of readying players for the Premiership influenced his decision to join.
The 37-year-old Scot took the role in March, replacing Alex Rae, and will predominantly work with the forwards.
At least four Jersey players are leaving the island to play in the top flight next season.
Image source, Sue Armes/Steve Lund"Since Harvey came in, there's been a steady stream of players moving on to the Premiership," Tunnah told BBC Radio Jersey. "That's one of things that really excited me about coming to the club."
BBC Radio Guernsey
A Castel parish constable in Guernsey says drivers are using west coast car parks as private car sales businesses.
John Cook says the issue needs addressing as the summer approaches as those spaces will be needed for beach users.
He says last weekend 26 vehicles were advertised for sale at Vazon and Cobo. Mr Cook wants to see formal parking restrictions implemented by Environment and Infrastructure before the summer season.
The BBC has contacted Environment and Infrastructure for a comment.
Jersey Evening Post
inflation in Jersey is a ‘concern’ but has largely been caused by global pressures which cannot be controlled, the Economic Development Minister has said, external.
BBC Radio Guernsey
People living in social housing in Guernsey will be able to have more money in their bank account without risking being kicked out of their homes after a law change.
Image source, PAThe changes from Employment and Social Security set a higher limit on the capital they can own before their tenancy is reviewed.
The new capital sums policy means someone can have £31,980 if they have a single bedroom property, which is £20,000 more than they could have before.
President of the Committee for Employment and Social security, Michelle Le Clerc says this is to make sure they only ask a tenant to leave social housing if they're confident they can afford to rent a property in the private sector.
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
An inquest into the death of a woman murdered in a St Helier home earlier this month is opening today.
Image source, States of Jersey PoliceAna Rebelo, 51, was found dead in a property on Victoria Street, St Helier, on 4 April.
A 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains on police bail.
The inquest is likely to open and close to allow the body to be returned to Portugal, where she is from.
It will then resume after all police investigations and any criminal proceedings have finished.
Guernsey Press
Concerns over the cost implications of applying new data protection regulation and how much extra bureaucracy it could lead to were raised in the States yesterday, external.
Rob England
BBC News Online
A former manager of a diabetes centre has been struck off the nursing register for lying about her qualifications.
Image source, GoogleAndrea Kim Ellis, who got the job in 2013, said she had a "masters degree in diabetes" and other qualifications, but could not produce evidence of them.
A Nursing and Midwifery Council conduct hearing on Wednesday found she had sought to "deceive" to improve her "prospects of gaining employment".
Ms Ellis now has the right to appeal.
There will be some bright or sunny spells today and it will be dry for most of us, although there is also a chance of a few showers.
In the sunshine it will feel a little milder than of late with light winds. Maximum temperature: 13C (55F).
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Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
A campaign group has urged people "not to donate" to the RNLI at the Jersey Boat Show this weekend.
A protest was held at the lifeboat station after the sacking of Andy Hibbs
It's three weeks since the entire lifeboat crew walked out in support of their coxswain, Andy Hibbs, who was dismissed for reasons that still aren't completely clear.
The Jersey Action Group says it is supporting the St Helier crew and have launched a campaign to persuade people not to donate to the RNLI. The boat show is normally an important fundraising opportunity for the charity.
The RNLI has announced it has accepted Mr Hibbs' challenge to his dismissal, and will be re-examining his case.
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
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