Edward Rowe
BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey's politicians got through 12 amendments on the plan which sets out the island's key government objectives, but debate on the document continues today.

One of the most significant amendments to the Policy and Resources Plan was to broaden out disability legislation to cover multiple areas of discrimination - which was approved unanimously.

Yesterday the island's most senior politician, Deputy Gavin St Pier said it was the responsibility of the whole government to see its 23 objectives were carried out.

However, the plan was criticised as being too slow, having too many priorities and failing to produce anything tangible.

Amendments on a review of drug policy and widening out disability legislation were approved, but Deputy Carl Meerveld's amendment on looking at the impact of development in the north of the island wasn't debated as a suspension of some of the rules needed to take place to debate it, which States members voted against.

BBC Radio Jersey

New start-up businesses in Jersey created 175 jobs in the island last year, it's been revealed.

Jersey Business, which has been running for about five years, recently appointed Andy Jehan as its new chairman.

Graeme Smith, the head of the company, said it's seen an increase of new business entrepreneurs - and most succeed.

Jersey Business provides free, independent, confidential advice and support to firms in Jersey.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

It's more clouds and scattered showers for Guernsey, with a risk of fog overnight.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

It's looking like another grey day in Jersey I'm afraid - possibly some sunshine this afternoon.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Guernsey has missed out on more than 25% of the cruise ship passengers scheduled to visit this season.

According to Visit Guernsey, external, that equates to about 11,000 passengers who have not made it to St Peter Port harbour due to cancellations.

Weather is to blame for the majority of the 11 cancellations and Visit Guernsey said while it's "regrettable", nearly 30,000 passengers have landed, and 60 ships are lined up to visit over the coming months.

Image source, AIS MARINE TRAFFIC

Today's cruise ship, Crystal Serenity, is already anchored outside the harbour.

BBC Weather

Tonight it is expected to remain fairly cloudy with the chance of some patchy light rain or drizzle at times. However, there could be occasional clear spells developing at times too.

Minimum temperature: 12 to 15C (54 to 59F).

On Wednesday, it is expected to remain mostly cloudy with the risk of some showers, especially during the afternoon. A light to moderate north-easterly wind.

Maximum temperature: 12 to 15C (54 to 59F).

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Simon Fairclough
Guernsey Political Reporter

A guillotine motion - an attempt to end debate on a topic and force an immediate vote - has been defeated in the States of Guernsey.

Deputy Neil Inder attempted to cut short the debate on expanding the variety of drugs and treatments available under Guernsey law, but has been voted down.

Earlier in the day he'd tweeted his disapproval over the length of a debate on extending upcoming discrimination laws beyond the scope of disability. The amendment was approved unanimously after nearly two hours of discussion.

Voting against the guillotine motion, Deputy Mary Lowe said this is exactly the kind of debate the Assembly should be having.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

A child that was hit by a car in Guernsey this morning was taken to hospital with a possible wrist or arm injury.

It happened on La Charroterie, which was closed for about half-an-hour while emergency services attended the scene.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Having tackled Salerie Corner and Val des Terres, Bulwer Avenue is now in Deputy Barry Brehaut's sights.

The president of the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure wants to change the "abrupt end" to the Bulwer Avenue cycle path - which runs all the way into the heart of St Peter Port.

Deputy Brehaut said the current issue is that cyclists may not realise where the path finishes.

Simon Fairclough
Guernsey Political Reporter

Guernsey's politicians have been discussing whether patients in the island should have access to the same drugs as people in the rest of the UK.

Guernsey's list of approved medicines and treatments is "uniquely restricted" according to Deputy Peter Roffey, who said Guernsey patients are "lying in tertiary centres such as Southampton Hospital, where a consultant is unable to prescribe the course of treatment they would recommend".

The president of the Committee for Health and Social Care said it plans to carry out a review of the funding of drugs and treatments in the island, which is what the first amendment, external to the Policy and Resources Committee provides for.

We've now broken for lunch, but debate will resume at 14:30.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

There are so many interesting numbers in this water report.

Did you know, for example, that Guernsey used 388 megalitres of water in May.

A megalitre is one million litres, which means we used enough water to make 1,108,571,428 cups of tea.

Image source, Getty Images

The maximum daily demand for water was 14,130 cubic metres, which is nearly six Olympic swimming pools.

Image source, Getty Images

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

It's hoped changes allowing cyclists to legally ride up the Val des Terres on the pavement will make it "safer and easier".

From next week, anyone attempting it will need to stay on the road until the first corner and wait for a break in the traffic before crossing over to the footpath.

The President of the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure, Deputy Barry Brehaut, said the move is aimed at leisure cyclists and tourists.

Image source, Getty Images

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

The States of Guernsey has unanimously approved the Committee for Employment and Social Security's proposals to widen discrimination legislation.

The new law will now cover discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity or reassignment, race, religion, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation and family status - as well as disability.

It's one of the key amendments to the Policy and Resources plan which sets out the government's objectives.

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During the debate some issues were raised on how long it's going to take to draw up the proposals, but Deputy Emilie Yerby - a member of the Committee for Employment and Social Security - said they're already working hard to bring in the legislation.

The Guernsey Disability Alliance had previously agreed that the expansion of the legislation would improve the law, but wanted assurance that any further delays would be less than six months - it said anything more would be "unreasonable".

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

The amount of rain that fell in May was 73% lower than the monthly average for Guernsey.

Rain only fell on six days, with a total of 13.1mm for the month.

Let's hope that's not the end of summer.

Image source, Getty Images

Here are the headlines from the water report:

• The rainfall during May 2018 was 13.1mm
• Rainfall in May of 13.1mm was 73% lower than the monthly seasonal average of the past decade (48.8mm) and 74% lower than the longer term climatic mean of 50.9mm - it's the lowest recorded May total over the last 11 years
• Rainfall only fell on six days during the month - the highest recorded amount was on or around 11 May when 3.5mm was experienced mainly in the late afternoon period – this accounted for 26.7% of the monthly total
• Rainfall for 2018 to date - 350.2 mm - is 3% higher than the average that has been recorded over the past decade (341.5mm) and also 5% higher than the climatic mean (333.7 mm) - however the rainfall to date in 2018 is 36% less than the peak year (2014: 549.1mm) over the previous 10 years
• The rainfall during the 12-month period up to end of May 2018 of 886.2mm is 5.7% higher than the climatic mean

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

The States of Jersey is on the search for a company to help it modernise its public finances.

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A statement said the States current financial operation "does not have the capacity and expertise" to restructure public services, improve key areas of administration and invest in modern financial systems.

It said it's looking for an "experienced partner" to help modernise the way its financial processes are managed.

Are you an experienced partner with financial expertise who likes long walks on the beach?

Here's the tender process., external

Simon Fairclough
Guernsey Political Reporter

A key amendment to the P&R plan is now being debated.

The Committee for Employment and Social Security has proposed introducing discrimination legislation covering multiple areas of discrimination, external - not solely disability.

Committee President Deputy Michelle Le Clerc said they will do their best to deliver the proposals by the end of this term, should the amendment be approved.

Listen live here.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Jersey's chief officer for Health and Social Services will be leaving her post next month.

Julie Garbutt will be leaving the post on 16 July, with a period of "special leave and a handover",

In a statement, the chief minister's department said: "A process has already begun to put interim arrangements in place while a permanent successor is recruited.

"More details about these arrangements will be announced in due course."

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

The States of Jersey takes its duty of care "very seriously" but urged people to use "the proper channels of complaint" if they are suffering from an asbestos-linked cancer.

There are calls for Guernsey and Jersey to provide compensation for people who suffer from mesothelioma, a form of cancer which is linked to exposure to asbestos.

Sufferers usually survive for about a year after diagnosis.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

The States of Guernsey's accounts have been released, and show a surplus of more than £22m up to the end of 2017.

It's the second year of positive returns after eight years of running a deficit.

The President of the Policy and Resources Committee, Deputy Gavin St Pier, said there are many reasons to be confident, but added we must invest to deliver services and grow the economy.

The figures show more people are employed, earnings have grown and as a result income tax receipts increased by £21m compared to 2016.

Tax from companies went up by £11.6m, local market property conveyances went up by 13%, and open market by 7%, raising document duty receipts by £4.3m.

States committees under-spent their budgets by £5.4m.

Deputy St Pier said control of public expenditure is being regained, but wants to invest in Guernsey's infrastructure and speed up capital plans to make sure the economy benefits from this investment.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Jersey's new chief minister has said he will have to "agree to disagree" with Reform Jersey on some matters, after the island's only political party helped him claim the top political position.

Despite a deal between the party and Senator John Le Fondre which helped him to be elected, he said there will be issues which they will always be divided on - and that's been understood since their first discussions.

Reform Jersey has had strong opinions on the role of the Bailiff - the party believes the role should not be at the head of both the judicial and legislative branches of government - and Reform member Deputy Montfort Tadier spoke about against Sir William Bailhache after comments made in the States last week.

At least three Reform Jersey politicians will be put forward for roles in Jersey's new government, with the chief minister promising his support for Senator Sam Mezec as housing minister.

When changes to the structure of the States of Jersey are brought in, the island's top politician will then look to move Senator Mezec to the role of children's minister.