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Chris Rayner
BBC Radio Jersey Political Reporter

An announcement is expected soon on who will run a new inter-island ferry.

The States heard Jersey's government had chosen its preferred operator but was waiting for confirmation from Guernsey.

The minister responsible, Senator Lyndon Farnham, hinted fares would be lower than current ones between the islands.

Current provider Condor pulled its bid from the government subsidised scheme last week.

BBC Radio Jersey

A wedding planner is opposing a proposed clause in Jersey's marriage law which could let businesses refuse goods and services to same sex-couples because of their religious beliefs.

Sandy Moretta has signed a petition by equality charity Liberate against a so-called "conscience clause".

It's had more than 4,500 signatures ahead of the States debating the law on Thursday.

She said: "Anything that makes them simpler, and more equal across the board, whether it's to do with beliefs or sexuality, or colour, or anything else, to me, is a good thing."

BBC Radio Jersey

Other medicinal cannabis products could be available to patients in Jersey, but ministers still have to agree whether they can be brought into the island.

Cannabis-based medicine Sativex became available by prescription last week, and it has been recommended others could also be used locally.

Home Affairs Minister Kristina Moore said she had taken the issue up with the island's health minister because current rules did not allow it.

She said: "What is being desired by certain members of the public in this realm are just not within the bounds of what is possible at the moment, as we stand."

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's government says it will be able to adapt to the changes that will affect the island after Brexit.

States members have questioned the external relations minister on plans to keep some EU laws and change others once the UK leaves.

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Senator Sir Philip Bailhache told the assembly why Jersey was taking a different approach to the UK, by ensuring States members will decide on major pieces of legislation.

"We don't know what's going to happen, but we have to have the power to adapt our legislation and to react to the decisions taken by the United Kingdom and by the European Union."

The law does exactly that, he added.

BBC Radio Guernsey

The Black Rhino is the latest endangered species to feature in a Guernsey Post stamp set.

The rhino, which lives in southern Africa, is threatened by poaching.

Image source, Guernsey Post

Head of Philatelic Bridget Yabsley said: “We are particularly delighted to be able to depict this species on our miniature sheet, which is the 12th species to feature as part of our Endangered Species series.”

Guernsey Press

A multi-berth offshore mooring buoy would make the island less reliant on factors outside its control, the Environment & Infrastructure president has said., external

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

A 9.4m high tide combining with strong southwest-to-westerly winds tomorrow morning has led to a tide warning being issued.

Guernsey Met Office has issued the advice for the west coast for the period around the high tide at 06:11.

Waves are expected to break over sea walls, with water and debris affecting coastal roads and paths.

Guernsey Press

Men in Guernsey are far more likely to take their own lives than women, external, recent data shows.

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

Jersey's chief minister will update the States tomorrow on his government's progress on 43 actions recommended by the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.

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The inquiry's final report found children may still be at risk in Jersey's care system, and made a number of recommendations, including demolishing the building that housed the former Haut de la Garenne children's home, where much of the abuse took place.

Senator Ian Gorst said progress had already been made after the appointment of a Children's Commissioner, and a new section on the States' website which was outlining any progress made.

He said: "It is vitally important that the government’s response is open and transparent, and can be accessed easily by the public to see the progress being made to implement each recommendation."

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

Jersey Evening Post

Japanese tech giant Sony has announced its intention to create a new digital network in Jersey, external which would allow devices to connect to the internet without using 3G, 4G or wi-fi technology.

Dan Downs
Weather Forecaster

There will be some mist and low cloud around at first.

Patchy rain for a time but there will be some bright spells in places.

Temperatures will reach a high of 10C (50F).

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Force seven southwest-to-westerly winds are expected across the Channel Islands today.

The Jersey Met Department has issued a yellow warning, which means people are being asked to secure loose objects.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A new website designed to help encourage the discussion on assisted dying in Guernsey and Alderney has been launched.

Guernsey resident Doug Wilson set up the site after his father died from Alzheimer's disease.

Yesterday, it got the backing of Guernsey's most senior politician, who said he would lodge a political move to discuss the issue.

Mr Wilson said that, although he supported assisted dying, the idea of the page was to provoke discussion.

"I would like to stress that I'm keen to hear from both sides so I can better understand the reasons that people don't want to legalise assisted dying," he said.

Mark Inchley
BBC Channel Islands News

There's concern new parents in Guernsey are missing out on thousands of pounds of benefits because of complex and badly publicised eligibility tests.

The way parental benefits are paid is due to be reviewed later this year. However, for Elise Trebert, who's due to give birth in just a few days, the changes come too late.

She said: "I found it really difficult to cope with trying to figure out what we were going to do.

"I was desperate for six months off with the baby and my partner's wage just isn't enough to cover everything for those six months."

She was told she didn't qualify for the States' parental allowance, which ranges from £100-£200 per week, because she hadn't paid six months' worth of social security contributions in 2016, when she and her partner were travelling off-island.

The couple had paid contributions prior to 2016, and again after returning.

Twelve weeks of basic maternity leave is also provided to mothers under island law.

The Employment and Social Security Committee acknowledged eligibility tests for parental allowances were outdated and needed to be reviewed.

Jersey Evening Post

Two Jersey detectives have helped Guernsey Police during an investigation into the death of a Latvian national whose car was found burnt out on the island’s south coast., external

Gareth Owen
BBC Radio Guernsey

Airline Waves is hoping to offer scenic flights over Guernsey.

It has applied for a new route licence for the service, which will offer charter flights during the summer tourist season.

The company said it was confident the licence would be granted, as similar services had been offered in the past.

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey should have a disability access commissioner to make sure building changes are made under a new law, according to a campaigner.

Mike Dun said businesses which needed to make building alterations to improve accessibility should be checked up on and made to pay for the work.

He said someone was needed with "the power to enforce these things".

He added: "And, if necessary, if companies don't do what they should do, they'll have to have some prosecutions or enforcement to make sure buildings are accessible."

Jersey's social security minister said businesses would be given time to make their buildings more accessible to people with disabilities under a new law, which could come into effect in September.

BBC Radio Guernsey

The St Peter Port Lifeboat towed a 15m sloop to safety after its propeller fouled while it was being delivered to Dunkirk.

The French Coastguard asked for help from Guernsey Coastguard as the boat was about 1.5 miles north west of the island.

The Spirit of Guernsey launched at 15:12 and was alongside the casualty at 15:34 with both back in the harbour before 17:00.