Channel Islands Live: 7-11 May

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Updates from Tuesday 8 May until Friday 11 May 2018

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CCTV released after spate of criminal damagepublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Guernsey Police have released CCTV footage showing a group of people believed to be behind 23 incidents of criminal damage carried out in the early hours of Saturday.
Sgt Lisa Hart said: "Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to vehicles and property in a short period of time, and it’s important that we identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
"We would ask anyone who may be able to identify the individuals who have been captured on film to come forward and let us know. Information can be called in to our control room directly on 725111, or given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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The incidents reported to police included damage to the public toilets at Rousse, commercial premises in the Route Carre, garden furniture and windows along Les Gigands and 15 cars in Lowlands Road and the Saltpans.
Officers have carried out house-to-house inquiries and are continuing to appeal for anyone with CCTV cameras in the areas to come forward.
Sgt Hart said: "We also know that at least one of the group sustained an injury during the course of the evening – so if anyone knows of someone who may have suffered an unexplained injury over the weekend, we would ask them to get in contact."
Assisted dying: Majority of GDA members are 'against'published at 14:23 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
There isn't enough time before the States debate on assisted dying to properly research and consult with the Guernsey Disability Alliance (GDA) members, according to the organisation.
The GDA has more than 14 member groups and 100 individual members and has come out against the assisted dying proposals that are due to be debated next week.
Karen Blanchford, from the GDA, said the majority of members are against the idea, although a previous statement admitted the charity hadn't had time to ask everyone.
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It's really hard to ask the membership at a time when we're focused on equality legislation and we have a timeline on that for 25 May - another really, really big question within a very, very short timeline. I would say that we, so far, have not had one strong representation in favour. There isn't the chance to do really through research and consultation."
Karen Blanchford, Guernsey Disability Alliance
Bus information office to be built in Guernseypublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The States of Guernsey is opening a new bus information office.
Rather than the current hut, the office will be in an old shop on The Albany.
Traffic and Highway Services said the relocation will provide a few different advantages:
- Passengers can obtain bus route information or purchase bus travel passes out of any inclement weather
- The large window will be used to display information with regard to diversions caused by roadworks as well as travel information for visitors
- Seating for the elderly or infirm and support for those requiring special assistance
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The current information desk is exposed to the elements
The new premises is being jointly funded by the Integrated Transport Strategy and CT Plus.
Aurigny jet has technical problemspublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
James Rabey
BBC Radio Guernsey
A technical issue with Aurigny's jet has led to considerable disruption for passengers travelling to and from Gatwick since yesterday morning
A part is being fitted to the aircraft at Gatwick at the moment with many flights still affected.
It's hoped the jet will be up and running again later today.
Vice Admiral fires noon-day gunpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Isla Blatchford
BBC Radio Guernsey
Today's noon-day gun was fired by Vice Admiral Sir Simon Lister ahead of Liberation Day.
Image caption,
Vice Admiral Sir Simon Lister with Jason Monaghan from Guernsey Museums and two Castle Keepers
Tomorrow, Sir Simon will be inspecting the parade in St Peter Port.
This wasn't on the menu...published at 12:38 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Last week it was bearded dragons, this week it's snakes.
These reptiles are treating their vivariums like Shawshank.
Image source, GSPCA
This Ghost Corn Snake was found at a local restaurant where staff wanted to call it "Kelloggs".
Personally, I'd call him Andy Dufresne.
If he's yours, he's now at the GSPCA - give them a call on 257261.
Survey on mortgage bond fees is livepublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The States of Guernsey has told a mortgage broker that abolishing the bond fee, which is paid when you buy a property in the island, can only happen if he can provide proof the money saved would be invested in the property.
Paul Welch wants to get rid of the charge - which is separate from document duty - as he believes it is another barrier to the housing market. He's launched a survey to find out how house buyers would spend the extra money.
It's a topic that has prompted a lot of debate on Twitter - if you want to complete the survey, click here, external.
Questions include:
How many times in your lifetime have you paid bond fees?
Do you know how much you paid in bond fees for your home?
If you had not had to pay bond fees, how would you have spent the sum of money?
Image source, Getty Images
Stanton wins two awards in debut seasonpublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey FC goalkeeper Callum Stanton won the Young Player of the year and Fans' Player of the Year at the Guernsey FC awards.
The goalkeeper, who was initially loaned from Bournemouth, has had two stints at the Green Lions this season.
Image source, Guernsey FC
Image caption,
Callum Stanton and GFC Director Jez Robin
Defender Alex Le Prevost won the Coaches' Player of the Year and the Manelanders' Player of the Year.
Image source, Guernsey FC
And Dave Rihoy picked up the coveted Players' Player of the Year award.
Image source, Guernsey FC
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Dave Rihoy and GFC Captain Simon Geall
Derek Webb recognised at GFC Awardspublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Derek Webb MBE was recognised for his community work at the Guernsey FC awards on Sunday night.
"Webby" is the club's much-loved kitman, but was awarded the Community Star for his work outside GFC, notably as the President of the Guernsey Table Tennis Association - a position he's held since 1999.
He was presented with an MBE by the Duke of Cambridge in March, battling snowy conditions to make it to Buckingham Palace on time.
Image source, Guernsey FC
Record breaking bank holidaypublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Yesterday was the hottest early May bank holiday since records began.
Jersey Met Office forecasters say yesterday's highest temperature was more than 26C (79F).
In Guernsey, the bank holiday horse racing drew big crowds to L'Ancresse.
This one is from Bluebell Woods. I guess that's kind of obvious...
And here's Saints Bay, bathed in sunshine.
If you've got any pictures from around Jersey during this record breaking bank holiday, you can send them in by clicking here.
Your views on scrapping the bond fee...published at 11:18 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Twitter
A Guernsey mortgage broker is researching the possibility of scrapping the bond fee that's charged when you buy a house.
The States of Guernsey has said they need evidence that the money saved would be invested back into the house that is purchased.
Here's what you've been saying on Twitter,
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Jersey 'needs to prepare' for return of ownership debatepublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Jersey's politicians should prepare for UK MPs trying to force Crown Dependencies to publish registers of beneficial ownership, according to an island senator.
UK MPs have agreed to force overseas territories like the Cayman Islands to publish their registers to crack down on money laundering, but - as Crown Dependencies - Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man were left off the list.
Senator Philip Ozouf says UK politicians will come back to the debate and try to change this in future.
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It's a holding pattern, it's going to come back. The issue of beneficial ownership registers is going to be examined again. So we now need to put in plans how we're going to respond to those issues - properly and responsibly."
Senator Philip Ozouf, States of Jersey
Channel Islands Live: 7-11 Maypublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
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Evidence of reinvestment needed to scrap bond feepublished at 10:46 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Research examining the cost of the bond fee payable to the States of Guernsey when you buy a house in the island is being undertaken by a local mortgage broker today.
Islanders are being urged to give their thoughts to a survey that could cut thousands of pounds off the price of buying homes in Guernsey.
Mortgage Broker Paul Welch says he needs evidence people will spend money elsewhere on the property.
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The States' committees are asking for evidence, so I've said 'Fine, I'll commission a survey'. We'll find out where the money's going to be spent. So if you didn't have this tax, where would you spend the money? If it's a first-time buyer they might buy a new sofa, they might buy a new TV, the house might need a lick of paint, it might need a new roof - and all money that is saved - I believe - would probably go back into the property."
Paul Welch, Mortgage Broker
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Minister said Miss Battle competition is 'unacceptable'published at 10:28 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
BBC Radio Jersey
The leader of the Methodist Church in Jersey told organisers of the Battle of Flowers the Miss Parish and Miss Battle competitions are no longer acceptable to the general public, it's emerged.
The Reverend Graeme Halls wrote to the Battle of Flowers organising committee when the Harvey Weinstein scandal was hitting the headlines, and before the organisers decided to change the Miss Battle role to one of an ambassador.
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I think it was just striking that moment, grabbing that moment and saying 'Here we are, here's lots of people around the world looking at this'."
Reverend Graeme Halls, Methodist Church
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Evie Bertram was Miss Battle of Flowers in 2017 alongside Mr Battle Johnny Labey
The organisers of the competition said Mr Halls did not prompt them to remove the Miss Battle role, and because the decision was only made a short time ago, it was thought all the parishes, apart from Grouville and St Helier, were keeping their "Miss" competitions this year.
Chalet redevelopment back to square onepublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Guernsey Press
Having proved that the former Chalet Hotel was not viable as a hotel, architects behind the redevelopment project were shocked to find out they must do so again, external.
Mount Row electricity cable faultpublished at 09:59 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
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Two pedestrians hit by carpublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Jersey Evening Post
Two people were taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit by a car outside a petrol station, external.
Assisted dying is ‘not un-Christian’ – former archbishoppublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Guernsey Press
A former Archbishop of Canterbury has given his support to assisted dying, external, saying that it was not un-Christian to help people suffering from ‘unspeakable distress’.
First finance centre block up for sale with hopes of £7.5m profitpublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 8 May 2018
Jersey Evening Post
The first building of the Jersey International Finance Centre is up for sale, external with the States-owned developers hoping a deal can be struck by the end of July to net a £7.5 million profit.