BBC Radio Guernsey

The president of Guernsey's Committee for Health and Social Care has been asked what she intends to do about long waiting times for operations.

Deputy David de Lisle said he was contacted by one of his constituents who has had to wait more than six months for treatment.

Deputy Heidi Soulsby conceded this was a problem and said her committee was working to solve the issue.

You can listen to the debate live here.

Live coverage of the States of Jersey meeting from BBC Radio Jersey.

BBC Radio Jersey

The Dean of Jersey has called on families to discuss organ donation so they understand what their loved ones want.

Senator Andrew Green, Jersey's Minister for Health and Social Services wants to bring in an opt-out organ donation scheme by May, similar to the one that was introduced in Wales two years ago.

The Very Reverend Mike Keirle said organ donation should not be a last minute consideration.

BBC Radio Guernsey

The man now in charge of running things in Herm has started work.

Craig Senior has taken over as CEO of the island, replacing Jonathan Watson, who held the office for nine years.

Before starting, Mr Senior said he was "looking forward" to getting under way, and would spend the next few months understanding the island and "embracing the community" before looking at the island commercially.

Tourism is important to Herm, external, and the island houses 60 residents, which can grown to about 100 with seasonal staff.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Guernsey FC's game at Thamesmead Town on Wednesday night has been postponed.

Princes Park, which The Mead share with National League South side Dartford, has failed a pitch inspection due to wet and freezing weather.

Image source, Fran Torode

It is the second time the game in Isthmian League Division One South has been called off this season.

The match was due to have taken place on Saturday 11 November, but was postponed due to Thamesmead's FA Trophy involvement.

A date for the rearranged fixture has yet to be announced.

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's infrastructure minister has published a policy on how his department will deal with people whose properties encroach on the island's beaches and other public spaces.

He was challenged in the States on Tuesday about owners that have faced hefty fines since the foreshore - the coastal land between low and high tide - was gifted by the Crown to Jersey in 2015.

Deputy Carolyn Labey said it was "unfair and unclear".

A spokesman for the department said it would be taking a "pro-active approach, external" to dealing with people who are living on foreshore land.

Adding, the public should have access to the foreshore, and if they were to agree to an encroachment, private individuals "should compensate" the island.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Guernsey Electricity will close Doyle Road at 11:00 to repair a cable fault which has affected properties in St Peter Port for the past two nights.

BBC Radio Jersey

A panel of young people will be set up by Jersey Sport to encourage more youngsters to volunteer.

The company, which gets funding from the States, was set up to promote sport and fitness in the island.

CEO Catriona McAllister says volunteers are the "lifeblood" of any organisation, and Jersey Sport is looking to coach and develop volunteers to run sports groups.

She adds the number of volunteers helping out is falling and hopes a youth panel will help encourage young people to volunteer for life.

BBC Radio Jersey

One of Condor Ferries freight boats will eventually be replaced with one that can also carry passengers, bosses have said.

However, the firm added it probably would not happen for another decade.

CEO Paul Luxon said the Commodore Goodwill - which is expected to come out of service by 2030 - will be replaced with something similar to the Clipper, with the same amount of freight and passenger space.

He added the new vessel would make Condor's fleet more "flexible".

BBC Radio Guernsey

Seigneur of Sark, Major Christopher Beaumont, has said he wants Sark to become a "much greener island" in generating energy, and to get rid of diesel power over the next 20-30 years.

He outlined his vision for the future of the island at a meeting on Tuesday night hosted by Sark's Chamber of Commerce at the Sanctuary Centre.

The plans also include turning the seigneurie - the ancestral home of the seigneur or Dame of Sark - into a visitor attraction and wedding venue.

Tony Le Lievre, from the Chamber of Commerce, said the seigneur wanted to "challenge the accepted norms" of the island.

What is a seigneur?

• The Seigneur of Sark is the head of the island
• Seigneur is the French word for lord and a female head would be called the Dame of Sark
• The office is hereditary but can be sold with permission from the Queen

• Prior to reforms in 2008, the seigneur was the head of the island's feudal government

BBC Channel Islands News

Jersey's Jewish community lit candles to mark the beginning of Hanukkah on Tuesday night.

Also known as the Festival of Light it is as important for Jews as Christmas is for people of the Christian faith.

The date of Hanukkah changes every year, because it depends on the calendar, but it will always fall in November or December. It lasts for eight days and might also be called Chanukah.

The word Hanukkah means "re-dedication" and celebrates one of the greatest miracles in Jewish history.

What's the story of Hanukkah?

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Guernsey's chief minister will be questioned about the States' communication policy later.

Questions on televising States meetings will also be asked by Deputy John Gollop and members will appoint a new president for the Committee for Economic Development and a new member of the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture.

This is following the resignations of Deputy Peter Ferbrache and Deputy Carl Meerveld.

The main items before members are plans for future healthcare, charging for household waste and the possible extension to the Longue Hougue site to accept construction and demolition waste.

You will be able to listen to the States live when they begin sitting today at 09:30.

Rob England
BBC News Online

With wet and windy conditions continuing today Jersey's Met Office has issued a gale warning for the Channel islands.

BBC Weather

It will be windy and cloudy with heavy, showery rain through much of the day, with the most intense rain likely towards the end of the afternoon.

Conditions should improve for a short time after dusk.

Maximum temperature: 12C (53F).

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BBC Radio Jersey

The Dean of Jersey says people who choose to donate organs are giving others "the gift of life".

Health Minister, Senator Andrew Green wants to bring in an opt-out organ donation scheme by May.

A similar one was introduced in Wales two years ago, while in England plans are currently being debated.

The Very Reverend Mike Keirle says any donation system introduced in Jersey should be about choice.

He added: "I think as adults it's a good thing that we opt-out. In one sense it is a gift. By opting in, you are making that gift."

Jersey Evening Post

A man was punched in the face outside a Jersey nightclub, police have said., external

BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey has been named the Best UK & British Isles Port of Call for the third year in a row.

The island was chosen as the 2017 winner for its commitment to the cruise sector which has seen visitors increase spending by 16% per head.

The latest survey conducted on behalf of Economic Development found the average cruise visitor spend increased to more than £36 per head in 2017.

However the survey found the overall value of visitors to Guernsey remained roughly the same due to a fall in footfall where "adverse weather conditions" did not allow about 20,000 passengers to disembark.

The survey also shows that the UK is still the main source for cruise visitors to Guernsey and continues to grow, now representing 70% of total disembarking passengers and crew.

So far, 103 ships are scheduled to call in St Peter Port in 2018.

Guernsey Press

Alderney could lead the way over assisted dying legislation, external, the island’s States members have said.