Updates from Monday 4 June until Friday 8 June 2018
Jersey Evening Post
A legacy worth millions of pounds has been left by an anonymous benefactor, external to a Jersey charity – which would be enough to meet the organisation’s running costs for a year.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The need for a new crematorium - and how accessible it should be - will be the focus of debate in the States of Guernsey later.
Current proposals would see £4.4m spent on a new crematorium, built next to the chapel at Le Foulon on the current site.
Concerns have been raised over how accessible the site is, particularly with the new building potentially reducing the amount of parking available.
But the President of the States Trading Supervisory Board, Charles Parkinson, said people just need to accept the limitations of the site.
Deputy Sarah Hansmann-Rouxel is attempting to delay the debate by placing a "sursis" motion on it - she believes the States need to rethink the site, and look again at making it more accessible.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Senator Kristina Moore - who was passed over by Jersey's incoming chief minister for one of the government's top jobs - says her skills will be better used on a scrutiny panel.
Senator Moore was the second most popular island-wide candidate, securing 15,292 votes, but John Le Fondre has nominated Constable Len Norman for the role of home affairs minister - the role Senator Moore has performed for the outgoing States Assembly.
In a statement she said: "Whilst I would have welcomed the opportunity to serve as a minister, I respect the vote of the new Assembly and I believe that Senator Le Fondre should be able to shape his own team.
"On reflection I feel that my skills can be better used on scrutiny where I can ensure that the government acts in Jersey’s best interests.
"Now that I have experience of both scrutiny and a ministerial role I can see that there are many things that can be done to improve the interaction between both to better serve the public."
Senator Moore is now seeking the chairman’s role on the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel and the president of the Chairman’s Committee.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
There's been a traffic crash outside the Co-op En Route in St Andrew's, Guernsey.
A car and motorbike are involved - Guernsey Police and St John Ambulance are at the scene.
Emergency services are asking people to avoid the area.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
What was believed to be a chemical incident at the Jersey Dairy yesterday was actually a "small spillage of cleaning product", according to the company.
Jersey Fire and Rescue sent two crews to the scene to make sure the area was safe, although Jersey Dairy said "at no point was there any risk to the public or staff".
It said there was never any safety risk and no production was under way, so milk quality won't be affected.
Quote MessageWe take the safety of our staff, suppliers and customers very seriously. Emergency services were contacted immediately to ensure that the area was safe. We would like to reassure our customers that milk supply and quality will not be affected in any way and we would like to thank the emergency services for the professional way in which they dealt with the situation.
Eamon Fenlon, Managing director, Jersey Dairy
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
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It's another day of cloud and showers in Jersey, with a chance of some sun this afternoon.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
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No major weather changes today, it's going to be the same as it has all week - cloudy, showers, sunny intervals.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Senator Kristina Moore has said she won't stand for any ministerial role in Jersey's new government - instead hoping to run a scrutiny panel.
Despite coming second in the public polls, senator John le Fondre chose not to nominate her in his new Council of Ministers.
The BBC understands the job of home affairs minister - which Senator Moore has performed for the outgoing government - was offered to several other politicians before Jersey's incoming chief minister eventually chose Constable Len Norman.
Senator Moore says she would have liked to have been a minister, but will respect the vote of the States Assembly.
She will look for the job of chairman of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel and president of the Chairman's Committee.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The inter-island air taxi service Waves has had to apologise to customers after cancelling its flights for the next two weeks.
The Cessna aircraft the company uses has to undergo essential maintenance off-island.
The company has been able to make alternative arrangements for some passengers, while others have been offered full refunds or flights once the aircraft is back in service from 22 June.
Freddie Miller
Broadcast Journalist BBC Radio Jersey
The ministers which will oversee departments in Jersey's new government are due to be selected across a two day meeting, beginning this morning.
Yesterday the next Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre laid out his plans for the next Council of Ministers. However, regardless of his suggestions, any of the island's elected politicians can put their names forward for one of the jobs.
All politicians in the States Assembly will then vote - meaning Senator Le Fondre could end up with a Council of Ministers filled with people he did not choose.
He wants Senator Sarah Ferguson to be his new health minister, but she expects at least two States members to challenge her for the role.
Senator Steve Pallett - who turned down an offer of home affairs minister before Constable Len Norman was nominated for the role - says he is likely to challenge for one of the ministerial seats, but he has not yet revealed which one.
Meanwhile, Deputy Steve Luce, who has long said he wants to stay in his job at the Environment Department - could launch a challenge against Deputy John Young.
Each candidate will be given 10 minutes to speak, before they are grilled by their colleagues for a further 20 minutes. After the ministers have been decided, the Assembly will be asked to consider the States' panels and committees.
Live coverage of the States of Jersey meeting from BBC Radio Jersey.
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David Braine
Weather Forecaster
Tonight it will remain generally cloudy with the continued risk of showers, especially during the early hours.
The rain could be heavy at times and there will be a light north-easterly breeze.
Minimum temperature: 12 to 15C (54 to 59F)
On Thursday it will be another mostly cloudy day with the risk of some further showers, which could be heavy at times.
However, there could be some sunny spells breaking through later.
Maximum temperature: 15 to 18C (59 to 64F)
Edward Rowe
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's Economic Development Committee will be bringing a policy letter to the States urging the island to adopt an open skies policy.
Currently airlines wanting to operate in and out of Guernsey must apply for an air route licence.
Jersey already has an open skies arrangement in place.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey's deputies have voted to approve the Policy and Resources Plan, external, which sets out the government's priorities for the remainder of the political term.
The document has been criticised for taking too long to produce and not being focused enough, but was passed after a string of amendments.
The debate started on Tuesday morning, and the plan was approved without a recorded vote.
President of Policy and Resources Deputy Gavin St Pier, said it's the States responsibility: "Should we wish to have more flexibility then it's in our gift to provide it. Building the plan has been a long and at times painstaking process, but if States committees wish to go faster, it is in our gift to do so."
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey's Family Proceedings Advisory Service has appointed a new manager.
Jackie Batiste will lead the service,which was set up to represent the interests of children and young people in legal proceedings such as divorce and welfare cases.
A statement from the Committee for Home Affairs said: "Jackie has seven years experience as a Family Proceedings Adviser and prior to that spent time as a senior practitioner in Children’s Services and as a post abuse worker for the NSPCC."
Quote MessageFPAS undertakes a difficult and sensitive role and it is important to ensure that we continue to deliver a consistent and proportionate approach to enquiries and interventions while keeping the welfare of the children at the heart of everything we do. "
Jackie Batiste, Manager, Family Proceedings Advisory Service
Jersey Evening Post
The politicians which would form the chief minister's preferred Council of Ministers have been revealed, external – with Senator Ian Gorst accepting the offer to be the number one choice for external relations minister after losing out in the race for the top job.
Jersey Evening Post
Plans for a luxury home overlooking St Aubin’s Bay lodged by one of Jersey’s most famous residents have been blocked, external – because of concerns over the wastefulness of the development.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey needs to continue increasing the number of tourists coming here if it's to keep its air links, according to the head of Ports of Jersey.
The airport provides more than 40 air routes, but Doug Bannister has told business leaders those aren't guaranteed.
Last year was the busiest at the airport in the last 17 years, with 1.6m passengers passing through.
Doug Bannister, the chief executive of the Ports of Jersey, said visitors will only come if the tourism sector continues to grow.
Sarah Bailey
Broadcast Journalist, BBC Radio Jersey
People gathered at the St Helier Cenotaph earlier to remember the sacrifices of those involved in the D-Day landings.
Troops from allied forces launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France 74 years ago today.
It is widely considered the beginning of the end of World War Two.
Harry Fenn, who laid a wreath on behalf of the Jersey veterans, said it was an emotional moment.
Quote MessageIt's great because I think it's nice to remember those from that particular day. When I wrote it down - 74 years - I couldn't believe it was 74 years ago. I can't believe it's gone so quick.
Harry Fenn
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure is "sympathetic" towards the concerns of people living in the north of the island who feel the area is being over-developed.
Deputy Carl Meerveld placed an amendment looking at the impact of development in the north of the island, but deputies refused to agree to the suspension of rules that was required to debate it.
The committee said there's a general misunderstanding surrounding the location of most developments in Guernsey.
Quote MessageIt is fully recognised that the amendment touched on issues that are important to the community; the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure oversees many policy areas that can deal with some of the concerns contained within the spirit of the amendment. As a committee E&I is sympathetic to the concerns at the heart of the amendment and has been working on them for some time in any case, in conjunction with other Committees such as the Development and Planning Authority.
Deputy Barry Brehaut, President, Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure
Deputy Barry Brehaut said that of the next two years' worth of planning permissions, 231 applications were for Vale and St Sampson's, while there were 339 for St Peter Port.
"Overall it is expected that the majority of future housing development will occur within and around St Peter Port."
