Updates from Tuesday 8 May until Friday 11 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
I've noticed quite a lot of people sat on their boats having Liberation Day parties.
Most of the boats in the harbour are decorated with flags, and it looks like a lovely way to spend the day.
If only I had a boat...
Rob England
BBC News Online
The Jersey Army Cadet Force is preparing for the annual re-enactment to retake liberation square.
In period army uniforms and weaponry, the cadets recreate the moment British troops arrived on the island to be met by excited islanders.
They hand out sweets to the crowds, something the troops were said to do - and raise the Union Flag above the Pomme D’Or Hotel.
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Jersey Politicians sat for the last time before the General Election in the traditional Liberation Day meeting.
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Rob England
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Earlier today these cadets from the Navy, Army and Air Force were guarding the Royal Court.
They were waiting for the arrival of the Baillif and Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
Their weaponry is perhaps a bit more traditional than you would expect.
Rob England
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Crowds gathered around Liberation Square to see the main parades make their way to the venue.
First came the cadet parades, followed by the two main parades.
Parades through St Helier on Liberation Day
Newly released files reveal the story of two postal workers held by the Nazis on the Channel Islands.
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BBC News Online
The annual Liberation church service is always a very special occasion, and there's never enough space in the Town Church for everyone who wants to watch.
Those who couldn't get a seat are in this marquee on Crown Pier, watching a live feed...
Ryan Morrison
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The Bailiff of Jersey, Sir William Baillhache, has urged islander's to "get out and vote" in his Liberation Day speech.
He said the right to vote is guaranteed by the first protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Sir William told the Liberation Square audience the convention is "an instrument which arose out of the very conflict which led to the occupation and Liberation Day itself."
He said if people think things are good and shouldn't change they should go out and vote, if they think things are not good they should go out and vote and if they think they don't know enough about those standing, they should seek out the information then go out and vote.
The Bailiff said: "Liberation Day is a time to remember our freedoms, to treasure them and to exercise them at the polls."
He added: "Today is a day about freedom, a special day and I hope like me, you will treasure it."
The Town Church service and the people's service in St Pierre du Bois have begun.
You can listen to the service in St Peter Port on BBC Radio Guernsey.
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Officials who have overseen elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia are in Jersey to observe next week's vote.
When the polls open next Wednesday, they will visit polling stations and parish halls, as well as speaking to candidates, political groups and the media.
After the election, the observers will publish two reports - including recommendations for how the island's voting processes could be improved.
It's the first time one of the Crown Dependencies has invited people to oversee an election, but similar visits in other countries have led some governments to change their electoral systems.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
There's a lot of different types of food about on Liberation Day.
I've seen stalls selling Thai food, Indian food, fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs, brownies, donuts and ice cream.
None of them were served from a fishing boat like these oysters though...
Rob England
BBC News Online
The current States of Jersey Assembly has sat for the last time before the general election on 16 May.
The annual Liberation Day sitting is a long standing tradition and only features the roll call and a speech by a chosen member.
Outgoing Treasury Minister, Senator Alan Maclean gave the Liberation Day speech. He is not seeking re-election.
There was also a parade of Jersey cadets and scouts.
Cadets parade from the Royal Square to Liberation Square
Senator Alan Maclean addresses States members, live streamed to Liberation Square
Chris Quevatre
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Satisfied with the inspection, the Lieutenant-Governor Vice-Admiral Sir Ian Corder has given his permission for the parade to continue.
Like clockwork, the parade marched off in front of the Crown Pier and the sun disappeared.
If you're coming into St Peter Port today, I'd bring a jumper.
The plane that appeared in the Guernsey Potato Peel Pie and Literary Society is in the island.
Islanders can get up close to the Dakota C47 Sky Train at Guernsey Airport until 13:00.
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Rob England
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Leo Harris was 10 years old when the Germans officially occupied the Channel Islands on 30 June 1940.
Looking across at the Pomme D'Or Hotel from the marina, he remembers long vertical swastika banners hanging from its front and German military officers moving in and out of the large bunker built next to it.
Quote MessageYou wouldn't have sat here in those days without someone asking you questions, usually dressed in green with a big rifle."
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Image source, Channel Islands Occupation SocietyMr Harris said the German bunker next to the hotel served as a naval headquarters
Mr Harris, who now organises the Liberation Day breakfast, says by 1945 he was "a very old 15-year-old" having seen his father and brother hauled off to prison by German soldiers.
In particular, he says he remembers "very thorough searches" by military police officers "who dressed and introduced themselves as Gestapo".
Looking back on the hardships of the occupation he said BBC broadcasts from crystal radios and illegal wireless sets gave them word of the invasions of Italy and Normandy in 1944, which gave islanders "a great boost".
Mr Harris never saw the troops arrive in Jersey to raise the flag above the Pomme D'Or, but remembers "it was wonderful to hear the Hampshire accents" when he met liberating forces later on.
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Rob England
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As well as Liberation Square, Weighbridge Place is filling up for the street party.
There will be live music later, but the food, drink and activity stalls are already open.
The food smells particularly good...
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Chelsea Pensioners have taken part in a parade in Guernsey to mark Liberation Day.
Chelsea Pensioners March in Guernsey for Liberation Day
The Channel Islands marks 73 years since its liberation from Nazi occupation.
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The inspection has begun at Guernsey's Liberation Day parade.
The Bailiff starts at one end, the Lieutenant-Governor at the other, and they meet in the middle.
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People listen to the Band of the Island of Jersey in the Royal Square
People waiting for the start of the Liberation Day service in Liberation Square
La Ronde Concert Band performing in Liberation Square while people wait for the service to begin
Jersey flags and Liberation Day programmes are being handed out in Weighbridge Place
