BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's complaints panel is due to hear from a man whose home in St Mary is covered in signs protesting against the island's planning department.

Broughton Lodge Farm - which is near the parish hall and school - is owned by Ivor Barette.

Mr Barette was fined £50,000 in 2016 for trying to carry out building work on his house without planning permission., external

He claims that the fine means he no longer has the funds to renovate.

His grievances will be heard tomorrow morning, at a public hearing in the States building.

The panel considers complaints about decisions made by Jersey's government ministers and civil servants.

Among the signs on Mr Barrete's house, one reads: "Happy New Year to all those at the Planning Department who don't know what rotten wood looks like. Because of you I have no money left to restore my house."

Rob England
BBC News Online

A 59-year-old man charged with the murder of his wife in Jersey has been remanded in custody until 20 July, Jersey's Royal Court has heard.

Alfredo da Costa Rebelo is accused of killing 51-year-old Ana Rebelo at their home in St Helier last year.

Rebelo plead not guilty in Jersey's Royal Court when he was indicted on 20 April.

He has been remanded in custody until 20 July for a further plea and directions hearing before his trial, which is expected to happen on 20 August.

The court was told it is expected to be a nine-day trial, heard by two jurats - citizens appointed by an electoral college - and a judge.

John Fernandez
BBC Radio Guernsey

Today is World Bunker Day.

There are bunkers across Guernsey and Jersey as a result of Nazi occupation during World War Two - when the islands were considered part of Adolf Hitler's "Atlantic Wall".

More than 70 years after the Channel Islands were liberated, how do you view what was left behind?

Do you want to see the islands' bunkers preserved as they are, or are they prime opportunities for development?

Let us know what you think.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Senator John Le Fondre says his nominations for Jersey's Council of Ministers "reflects a broad church of opinion" from the new States Assembly.

The incoming chief minister revealed his choices this morning, half of which voted for his rival in the leadership race.

While five elected senators will sit on the Council of Ministers alongside Senator Le Fondre, there was no space for senators Steve Pallett or Kristina Moore.

Senator Moore was the second most popular politician across Jersey, securing 15,292 votes in total - and coming top of the polls in five of the 12 voting districts.

Senator Le Fondre said his decision was made after an "intense period of consultation".

His nominations will still need to be confirmed by his colleagues in the States of Jersey.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

There's a general misunderstanding most development is in the north of Guernsey, according to the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure.

Committee president, Deputy Barry Brehaut, said the majority of future housing will be built in St Peter Port.

He said his committee is looking at the issues and concerns raised about whether the island's infrastructure will be overloaded by future development.

Deputy Carl Meerveld wanted the Committee for Environment and Infrastructure to compile a report on the potential impact of future developments in the north of the island, but his amendment, external was rejected.

He doesn't think the north of the island can handle the building projects that could be on the way.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

The president of the Scrutiny Management Committee has said he's "glad" their policy letter criticising the Policy and Resources Plan has "provoked debate".

The plan is currently being debated in the States of Guernsey, but was criticised by the scrutiny committee, which said it wasn't focused enough, and had too many priorities., external

"The Scrutiny Management Committee believes the whole process has taken too long - the agreement of the fiscal and policy priorities for a new States should be developed quickly."

On Twitter, Deputy Chris Green said he would have been "nonplussed" if it was only his own committee raising objections.

In the States, Deputy Dawn Tindall asked why the Policy and Resources Plan wasn't being made more user-friendly for taxpayers, while Deputy Matt Fallaize said he'd rather the plan merely remains a framework in which politicians can work.

Remember, you can listen live here.

Guernsey Press

Health and Social Care will review the funding of new drugs and medical treatments, external following an amendment to the Policy and Resources Plan.

BBC Weather Watchers

The sun isn't showing its face at the moment, but our BBC Weather Watchers are still getting some great photos from around the Channel Islands.

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Jersey Evening Post

The States is looking for an ‘experienced’ contractor to help it modernise and improve, external its handling of taxpayers’ money.

Guernsey Press

A pharmacist was pushed backwards into shelving, external and another member of staff shoulder-barged during a robbery at Boots in January.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Half of the politicians nominated by Jersey's incoming Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre to be on his Council of Ministers voted for Senator Ian Gorst to remain in the top job.

We know he made a deal with Reform Jersey to nominate Senator Sam Mezec for housing minister in return for the support of the party, but he's also nominated quite a few people to his Council Of Ministers who voted for his rival, outgoing Chief Minister Senator Ian Gorst, in the leadership race.

Of all his nominations, the following people voted for Senator Ian Gorst as chief minister:

• Senator Ian Gorst (nominated for external relations)
• Senator Lyndon Farnham (nominated for economic development)
• Senator Tracey Vallois (nominated for education and deputy chief minister)
• Constable Len Norman (nominated for home affairs)
• Deputy Susie Pinel (nominated for treasury and resources)

And the rest voted for Senator John Le Fondre:

• Senator Sarah Ferguson (nominated for health and social services)
• Senator Sam Mezec (nominated for housing)
• Deputy Judy Martin (nominated for social security)
• Deputy Kevin Lewis (nominated for infrastructure)
• Deputy John Young (nominated for environment)

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Senator Kristina Moore has not been nominated for a position in the Council of Ministers by incoming Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre.

Senator Moore received 15,292 votes in last month's election - beaten only by Senator Tracey Vallois, who is the choice for education minister and deputy chief minister despite voting for outgoing Chief Minster Ian Gorst.

Steve Pallett is the only other senator not to be picked for one of the top jobs in Senator John Le Fondre's government.

Simon Fairclough
Guernsey Political Reporter

General debate on the Policy and Resources Plan, external is expected to take up much of the day in the States of Guernsey.

All the amendments are now out of the way, so all that remains is to accept or reject the document as a whole.

We've then got statements and general updates from the Committee for Employment & Social Security and the Transport Licensing Authority.

After that, they'll be voting on a delaying motion on the purchase of a new cremator, and then if that fails, they'll be voting on the purchase itself.

Then there are proposals from the States Trading Supervisory Board, external to debate, which centre around "optimising the use of States land".

As ever, you can listen live on the BBC website - just click here.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Jersey's next chief minister has revealed who he wants to take on senior roles in his government.

As expected, outgoing Chief Minister Senator Ian Gorst has been nominated as minster for external relations, and Reform Jersey leader Senator Sam Mezec is selected as housing minister, after a deal was struck to help put Senator John Le Fondre in power.

Returning Deputy John Young returns to government after losing out on a senate seat in 2014 with a nomination for environment minister, while Senator Sarah Ferguson is touted as health and social services minister.

Constable Len Norman is the choice for home affairs minister.

Other nominations include Senator Tracey Vallois as education minister and Senator Lyndon Farnham as economic development minister.

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's Sea Cadets have been crowned the best in Britain.

A team of eight cadets have won a national award called the Gibraltar Cup, which recognises their training and achievements over the past 12 months.

They beat five other area finalists, having already seen off 25 teams in the south of Britain.

The judges have described Jersey's team as "deserved winners of a closely-contested competition".

BBC Radio Jersey

The Channel Island's competition watchdog "does not understand its own failings", a Jersey company claims, and a planned review is needed more than ever.

Earlier this year it was announced the States would be reviewing the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authority (CICRA) after it made a decision which was ultimately overturned by the Royal Court.

In 2016 the watchdog ruled that the company ATF Fuels had abused its position in the market over selling aviation fuel at the airport. But the company appealed and won its case in court.

Now, ATF Fuels welcomed the appointment of a senior lawyer from the UK to lead the investigation into the ruling.

But the company has also asked for the review to go further, and questions how Jersey ended up with a fuel monopoly in the first place, and why CICRA allowed Rubis to buy La Collette fuel terminal in the St Helier harbour.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Businesses in Guernsey are feeling the impact of recent cruise ship cancellations, according to the owner of Guernsey Pearl.

Figures show the island has missed out on more than 25% of the passengers scheduled to visit this season - about 11,000 tourists.

Andy Ison says his turnover triples when cruise liner passengers are "on-island".

Meanwhile, tour guide Sylvia Brouard says Guernsey risks losing out to Jersey.

Rob England
BBC News Online

A 59-year-old man is due to appear at Jersey's Royal Court later, charged with the murder of his wife.

Alfredo da Costa Rebelo is accused of killing 51-year-old Ana Rebelo at their home in St Helier last year.

He has been remanded in custody since his last court appearance.

Image source, STATES OF JERSEY POLICE

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

A passenger who suffered a head injury on board a yacht in "challenging conditions" between Alderney and Sark was rescued from the vessel and taken to hospital.

Just before 12:00 on Tuesday, the harbour master requested an ambulance crew to provide medical cover on board the Spirit of Guernsey, which had been called to assist UK-based vessel "Jambo" with two people on board.

The yacht had been "demasted", while one crew member had sustained a head injury and was feeling unwell.

The Guernsey lifeboat - with St John Ambulance crew on board - reached the yacht about 50 minutes after the initial call.

There was "quite a lot of swell", but the emergency medical technician boarded "as soon as it was safe to do so".

The patient was transferred to the lifeboat, treated during the return to St Peter Port, and then taken to hospital by ambulance.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Jersey's next chief minister is expected to reveal who he would like to serve in his government later.

Senator John Le Fondre has to hand his choices to the States Greffier by 09:30, and it is thought talks about who should hold which ministerial position continued into Tuesday evening at St John's parish hall.

The senator expressed interest in a few candidates before he was chosen to lead the next government, and a deal between Mr Le Fondre and Reform Jersey promised at least three positions to the party, the details of which some States members were unhappy he did not reveal prior to the voting.

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