Lifeboat crew moves to split from RNLI
'Norovirus-like' infection forces closure of hospital ward
Gay man encourages discrimination victims to speak out
Household waste charges of up to £461 a year
Chief Minister wants change to Bailiff's role in Jersey
Guernsey has 'fragmented' health care system
Live updates on Tuesday 14 November 2017
Guernsey Press
Reconciliation was the main theme of the first Combined Nations Armistice Day Service, external to take place at Fort George’s military cemetery.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Jersey's harbour master says the current break down in relations between the RNLI and the St Helier Crew is disappointing.
In a statement, Captain Bill Sadler said he recognised and valued both the RNLI’s long track record of saving lives in Jersey and "the selfless service of its volunteer crews".
He said he would "work hard" with both parties to ensure this continues.
Image source, Jersey lifeboatQuote MessageThe RNLI has served Jersey for over 100 years and the island is indebted to the charity and its volunteers for saving hundreds of lives during that time. It has a proven track record, invested heavily in boat design and technology, and its training is second to none. Equally, I have a huge respect for the local volunteer crew, support staff and fundraisers."
Quote MessageAs Harbour master, I have a legal responsibility to coordinate search-and-rescue operations in Jersey’s territorial waters and will therefore, continue to work with existing SAR partners, both volunteer and full time to give the most comprehensive provision of search and rescue coverage for the island as we can and will look to work positively with any new proposed service."
Captain Bill Sadler, Jersey harbour master
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
The minister representing the Crown Dependencies' interests in Brexit negotiations says the relationship between the UK and the islands will be strengthened.
Robin Walker MP was speaking following a fourth meeting between island leaders and his department yesterday, which came just three days after they met at the British-Irish Council in Jersey, where discussion focussed on the recent release of the Paradise Papers.
“Our historic ties with Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are highly valued, and we will strengthen those relationships as we seek an exit deal that works for everyone.
“These discussions have always been very productive and help ensure that we address specific areas of importance as we approach exit," he said.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
An increase in cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in three wards at Jersey's General Hospital has led to one of them closing to admissions.
There is also restricted visiting at the ward, while containment measures have been brought in on two other wards, the Health and Social Services Department said.
A total of seven patients and four staff members have been affected by the outbreak of what is being described as a "norovirus-like" infection, the department said.
Tania Targett
BBC Radio Jersey
A gay man who was found to have been unfairly dismissed by a Jersey company is encouraging victims of discrimination to speak out.
Ryan Flanagan has since left the island after an employment tribunal ruled in his favour last year. , external
His employers, John and Alison Baker of Island Greetings Limited say the tribunal process is "totally flawed", and are calling for a review into the way discrimination cases are handled.
Mr Flanagan says despite the process being a difficult one, he is glad he spoke up.
"I definitely encourage people not to put up with discrimination because if you put up with discrimination then you are letting it happen to someone else who might be more vulnerable than yourself.
"Definitely come forward, it is worth it because if you feel like there is nobody there for you and there's nothing you can do about it, it's wrong," he said.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's hospital is restricting staff access to a ward which is closed to new admissions after an outbreak of what is being described as a "norovirus-like" infection.
There has been an increase in cases of diarrhoea and vomiting on three wards at the hospital, the health and social services department said.
Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Dr Ivan Muscat, said "enhanced environmental cleaning" was continuing and staff access to the affected ward had been restricted to those "deemed to have an essential need".
“We wish to assure members of the public that clinical management of patients on the affected wards will not be compromised.
“The situation will be reviewed regularly by the infection prevention and control team and hospital senior management on at least a daily basis,” he said.
Rob England
BBC News Online
A director of the RNLI says it's been a challenging time for the charity after the St Helier lifeboat crew asked to split from the RNLI and run an independent service.
Quote MessageWe're going to go away and think about that and look for a way forward. Stations move in and out in time, but it is unusual [for them to go independent]. All we want to do is save lives. It's been a really challenging time. We'll think about the charity and come up with some proposals."
Leesa Harwood, RNLI director of community lifesaving and fundraising
Edward Rowe
Broadcast Journalist, BBC Radio Guernsey
Half a million pounds of additional support will be needed for households in receipt of benefits when new waste charges are introduced next year
Guernsey's politicians will be asked to confirm arrangements for the new household waste charges, external, published yesterday.
The system including a new pay-as-you-throw charge has previously been agreed by the States but deputies are being asked to approve some changes to the detail.
One of the main changes is to the method to be used for the new pay-as-you-throw charge.
Previously, it was proposed islanders would need to purchase official bags for refuse and recycling. But the plan now is to sell specially designed stickers, through local retailers, which can be applied to standard bin bags.
The stickers will only be required for general refuse, while kerbside recycling bags will be free.
The new scheme is expected to come into effect in the second half of 2018.
BBC Radio Jersey
Ahead of a debate which could change the historic dual role of Jersey's Bailiff, deputies are split on whether the position should continue as both the head of island's legal affairs as well as speaker in the States.
Quote MessageThe care inquiry has told us, even though it wasn't in their remit, 'look guys you really need to be doing this, you need to restore trust in your institutions, you need to combat this idea of the Jersey way and one of the things you need to do to do that is to introduce a proper separation of powers'. How many times to we need to be told this?"
Deputy Montfort Tadier
Quote MessageI am concerned that people are saying 'we have to do it because the independent care inquiry told us to'. They did not. What we have to do is look at things sensibly, and possibly yes, follow their recommendation to do a review."
Deputy Simon Bree
Alex Osborne
BBC Weather
The Channel Islands are seeing a rather cloudy day today.
Some sunny spells are possible this afternoon, with a light-to-moderate westerly breeze.
The maximum temperature is 12C (54F).
Thanks to our weather watcher in Sark for sending this early morning snap in. Looks a bit chilly there.
Jersey Evening Post
A vigilante mother who snared a sex offender on an adult dating website has called on bosses behind such platforms to do more to stop children being able to access them., external
BBC Radio Guernsey
Failure to change Guernsey's health care system will see the cost of delivering it significantly increase over the next decade, it has been warned.
Health & Social Care President Heidi Soulsby has set out plans to transform the service, external, after successive reviews highlighted problems.
"Our current service is unsustainable.
"We've got a fragmented system, we don't provide direct access to a number of services, we don't have fair access in many areas," she said.
Chris Rayner
BBC Radio Jersey Political Reporter
Rather like having constables and senators in the States, it is a reform suggestion that has divided opinion for years.
The dual role held by the Bailiff has been criticised by a number of external reviews and the Chief Minister wants it changed.
Today, Jersey's politicians will start deciding whether the Bailiff should keep his historic dual role.
Some can't see why there needs to be a change, and why Jersey should bow to outside pressure, while others say there may not be outside pressure, but Jersey is at odds with most other places.
The reforms set out by the Chief Minister follow comments in the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report and recommendations by other reviews.
Senator Ian Gorst has suggested an elected speaker preside over the States instead of the Bailiff and that should start after the next election.
But there's a challenge to that, with former Bailiff, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, calling for a referendum on the issue.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Guernsey's politicians will be asked again to approve changes to the way islanders pay for their waste to be disposed of.
The changes, which were already largely agreed by politicians, are expected to come into effect in the second half of 2018. , external
Here's a reminder of what's planned:
Rob England
BBC News Online
In a statement the crew said the RNLI had made efforts to work with them to "rebuild a good working relationship" after the reinstatement of their coxswain.
But they said the reasons for the sacking, and details of the RNLI's investigation, had not been released.
In addition, they said they had lodged an official complaint on another matter, which had not been upheld, they said.
The RNLI described it as a challenging time, and that it would look for a way forward.
More: Jersey lifeboat crew move to split from RNLI
Hundreds of people protested against the sacking of coxswain Andy Hibbs back in April
Quote MessageWe feel that there has been no evidence of the proposed 'working with the crew to rebuild the relationship' and we are now simply being threatened with RNLI policies and procedures and told to in effect 'do as you are told'. This has left us in a very difficult position."
St Helier lifeboat crew
Rob England
BBC News Online
The St Helier lifeboat crew has asked to split from the RNLI.
It follows the sacking and subsequent reinstatement of the Jersey station's coxswain Andy Hibbs earlier this year after all the crew walked out.
At a meeting last night, the crew said they would carry on running the station with the charity until arrangements are made for the split.
The RNLI has told the BBC it will discuss what the crew said and meet them again later this week.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
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