BBC Radio Jersey

The website that tells people if they're registered and where to vote will now be published in Portuguese and Polish.

The new pages on the site, external have been put together to explain how easy it is to vote and how the election process works.

There are also videos in Polish and Portuguese to cater for the two largest non-British population groups in the island.

To be on the electoral roll and vote in Jersey you need to be over 16 and resident in the island for at least two years.

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BBC News Online

Jersey's Education Department says it will be inviting the landowner of a field where the new Les Quennevais School is due to be built to a meeting to "clarify the facts" over a proposed compulsory purchase order of his land.

A spokesperson for the department described comments from the lawyer representing the landowners as incorrect.

Landowners say they felt they had been "blind sided" and "bullied" over plans for a compulsory purchase order after negotiations fell apart.

An Education Department spokeswoman said: "We would like to conclude the sale based on the original agreement signed by both parties."

Guernsey Press

Mismatched socks were worn yesterday to mark the sixth annual World Down's Syndrome Day., external

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey Hospice Care says assisted dying should not be given to people with life limiting conditions.

The States of Guernsey is considering the introduction of a law that would allow assisted dying in the island. It will be debated by politicians in May.

The organisation said its focus is about the living, and living well, right up until the end.

More on this story:

• 'Assisted dying debate needed despite sharp divisions'
• Assisted dying website creator 'wants to hear all views'
• Guernsey prepares for assisted dying debate
• Ten deputies support assisted dying debate in States

BBC Radio Jersey

One of the Channel Islands' largest retail firms has bought Jersey's Liberty Wharf.

However, Sandpiper CI has said the deal might not have gone ahead if it had known about plans for a 20% retail tax earlier.

The States agreed to introduce a 20% tax on the profits of large retailers in the island as part of the 2018 budget.

At the time of its introduction, Treasury Minister, Senator Alan Maclean said Jersey has a competitive retail landscape and didn't think the cost would be passed on to consumers.

Sandpiper CI Chief Executive, Tony O'Neill, says he was "astonished that no consultations have ever taken place with our company prior to the introduction of this tax" and described the levy as "economically damaging".

Liberty Wharf houses a number of large franchise shops including Marks and Spencer, Asda George and Costa Coffee as well as independent shops and cafes.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A local campaigner says Guernsey shouldn't be scared of implementing assisted dying as the island can learn from other jurisdictions around the world.

The States will debate the issue, external in May, and the move has attracted national attention - with coverage in many papers.

Sarah Griffith says we need to take a step and be progressive, but it has to be discussed thoroughly and from all angles.

Dr Brian Parkin, from the British Medical Association in Guernsey, has warned introducing assisted dying could put pressure on vulnerable islanders to make rushed decisions rather than opt for palliative care.

He added legalised assisted dying would put doctors in a very difficult position.

Chris Rayner
BBC Radio Jersey Political Reporter

There will not be an official inquiry into what went wrong between the RNLI and its former crew in St Helier, it's been confirmed.

The States decided it wasn't in the island's best interests to look further at the events leading to the creation of an independent service.

The RNLI is already training a new crew of volunteers.

Some States members said the facts are already known, and there is no need for an inquiry into what was an "internal personnel matter".

More on this story:

• RNLI close St Helier lifeboat station over crew concern
• RNLI St Helier crew 'stood down' and station closed
• 'Conflict' claims over RNLI report 'serious' - deputy
• Deputy slams calls for public inquiry into RNLI row

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Jersey's General Hospital has set up a second dedicated phone line for people emotionally affected by reports of a newborn baby left at Accident and Emergency.

A helpline has already been created so the mother can get in touch with nursing staff.

States of Jersey Police are still trying to trace the movements of two women seen on CCTV outside the hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The contact numbers are:

• For the mother (or friends or family on her behalf) to contact the midwife - 07797 710885 (available 24/7)
• For anyone with information about the mother - 07797 920322 (available 24/7)
• Helpline for anyone emotionally affected – 01534 444553

Jersey Evening Post

Remains of what is believed to be a 19th Century ship have been discovered under the floorboards of a pub in Jersey., external

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BBC News Online

Comedian Ricky Gervais has described Guernsey's plan to debate allowing assisted dying as "progress and compassion", saying he may play a gig in the island.

More on this story:

• Debate about 'assisted dying not suicide' - St Pier
• 'Assisted dying debate needed despite sharp divisions'
• Assisted dying website creator 'wants to hear all views'
• Guernsey prepares for assisted dying debate
• Ten deputies support assisted dying debate in States

Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

BBC Radio Jersey

The head of Digital Jersey says a funding scheme set up to support budding entrepreneurs in Jersey should be reinstated but in a new format that helps support start-ups.

A damning report was published last year into the way the innovation fund was handled by the States. It suggested the £1.4m in start-up loans given out by the fund might never be recouped.

A police investigation, resignations and a vote of no-confidence in the chief minister followed after the publication of the Comptroller and Auditor General's report.

Tony Moretta says if reinstated the fund could be used to buy stakes in start-up companies, rather than providing them with loans.

He says while a failure rate of 40% could be expected for start-up companies, this would be compensated for by cashing in on highly successful investments when the time was right.

Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

Landowners in Jersey say they have been "blindsided" and "bullied" over plans for a compulsory purchase order, external of their fields where a new school is due to be built.

The Education Department wants to build Les Quennevais School on fields in St Brelade but it says it hasn't been able to agree a fair price with the owners of the fields.

Officials say the landowners had agreed to sell the fields for £194,000 but they've changed their asking price to £4m.

Owners Dave and Julie Carrel have described those claims as "ridiculous". They thought they were close to an agreement until their lawyer told them reports mentioning compulsory purchase had surfaced in the media.

Advocate James Lawrence, who represents the owners, said: "It's difficult to articulate that you want to make sure people who have owned a farm, that has been in their family for two centuries, that you want to make sure they get compensation for what they have.

"[The States] is acting like a bully, it is a bullying tactic".

The States of Jersey is yet to comment.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A committee president says he'd like to re-introduce a double-decker bus to Guernsey.

Deputy Barry Brehaut, the President of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee, says he thinks a double-decker would be good for business, especially in transporting visiting cruise passengers. He said it should be considered as part of a later phase of the bus replacement programme.

"I think it has its attractions and if you want to get numbers up, there is a novelty to sitting at the top with no driver at the front."

Guernsey had a double-decker bus service in the 1980s, but officials said there had not been sufficient demand to revive it.

Phase two of the Bus Replacement Programme was voted through, 35 votes in favour to one against in the latest States meeting on Wednesday.

Guernsey Press

Guernsey and Jersey’s relationship with Europe will remain as it is throughout the period of the UK implementing its exit from the European Union, Deputy Lyndon Trott has confirmed., external

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey politicians have agreed new sexual offences laws, external including increases in maximum sentences, more protection for victims and new measures to prevent offending against children.

But juries will continue to be used in rape trials, after members rejected plans to have these cases solely heard by Jurats only.

The idea was put forward by the Home Affairs Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, who thought it might make more people come forward.

States members still have a lot on their agenda today including a new disability discrimination law. You can listen live on the BBC News website from 09:30.

Jersey Evening Post

A great-grandfather who joined the RAF at the age of 18 and served as a gunner in Lancaster bombers during the World War Two has died, aged 93., external

BBC Weather

Today looks set to be dry with cloudy skies. However the odd brighter interlude is possible.

There will be a moderate west to south-westerly wind. Maximum temperature: 5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F).

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Proposals for assisted dying facilities in Guernsey are being campaigned "primarily" for the local community, the island's top politician has said.

Deputy Gavin St Pier denies claims made in the national press that the island was considering a "suicide clinic"., external

He says a debate will instead be on whether to begin developing laws to allow "assisted dying", and not a "Dignitas , externalstyle clinic".

"It's about wanting to improve the options available for people at the end of their lives," he said.

The deputy added the proposals, external were not drawn up by campaigners to create "a destination for others" to come to the island.

The proposals, he says, began because of his own experiences with his father's death, nine years ago.

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• Allowing assisted dying 'could make it harder to recruit'
• 'Assisted dying debate needed despite sharp divisions'
• Assisted dying website creator 'wants to hear all views'
• Guernsey prepares for assisted dying debate
• Ten deputies support assisted dying debate in States