Updates from Monday 2 July until Friday 6 July 2018
John Fernandez
BBC Radio Guernsey
Everyone loves a dolphin video.
We spotted these guys on the way back from Jethou yesterday after the release of Temperance the seal.
We stopped the boat for about five minutes to just stand and watch as more than 10 dolphins put on a fantastic show.
Don't forget to send us your photos and videos.
They don't have to be dolphins!
BBC Radio Guernsey
There's been a new appointment to the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture.
Colette Falla will take up the role of chief secretary when Gus Paterson leaves the post in September.
An experienced civil servant, Ms Falla has worked in housing, public services, government strategy and policy during her time with the States of Guernsey.
Most recently, Ms Falla has been the Director of Strategy and Policy, holding the role since 2016.
Deputy Matt Fallaize has praised the appointment saying her "experience in leadership and management will be beneficial".
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
It's time to put in a few extra hours at the gym - the Island Games are just a year away.
The first ever island games took place in the Isle of Man in 1985, with 700 participants from 15 different islands competing in seven sports.
Last year's event in Gotland hosted 2,500 athletes from 24 islands competing in 14 sports.
Jersey has hosted twice, in 1997 and 2015.
Guernsey hosted the second ever games in 1987, again in 2003, and will host in 2021 as well, at which point the island will be the first to host three times.
Guernsey won football gold in 2015
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Concerns over traffic and access around a potential housing development in Guernsey are still being considered by planning officers
As many as 83 homes could be built at Pointes Rocques in St Sampsons, but the initial announcement of the development was almost a year ago.
A development framework is currently being drafted for the site, which must be in place before any plans can be approved.
Local residents took issue over the fact that the proposed land site is environmentally protected, and that it would be another development in the north of the island.
There are also concerns over whether the local schools could cope with the influx of students.
The States of Guernsey said the delay on information was due to the lack of a development framework, which they hope to complete shortly.
Quote MessageThere is a requirement for a development framework on this site. As such it is not possible to approve a planning application on the site until a development framework is in place. Normally we would expect a development framework to be in place before a planning application was submitted, but in this instance the applicant chose to submit an application prior to the approval of a development framework. The applicant was aware that it would not be possible to determine a planning application until the approved development framework is in place.
Statement, Planning Services, States of Guernsey
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The Sark Summer Festival starts today.
There's live music from Beanjam, Boondoggle, Seigneur Hedge Veg and Static Alice and many others.
There are also loads of different types of food stalls, including lobster, fish and chips and crepes.
And if you fancy doing some Thai Chi, yoga, or face painting, that's all available too.
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Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
There's exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony of the 2019 Island Games in Gibraltar.
The island stepped in to host after Menorca pulled out in 2015.
With only 12 months left, athletes around the Channel Islands will be stepping up their training, and battling to get a place in the squads that leave for Gibraltar next year.
These are the sports that are being hosted at the 2019 Island Games:
Stephanie Gabbatt
BBC Radio Guernsey
Consumers across the Channel Islands benefited from £30m in 2017 from cases undertaken by the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities, according to their annual report
CICRA's report also said companies are changing their behaviour to avoid clashing with competition law.
In 2017, CICRA had successes in the telecoms industry - one of their decisions led to cuts in JT's fixed line prices - the first of which amounted to 6.5%.
Image source, Getty ImagesChief Executive Michael Byrne said in his report that the Channel Islands' local mobile networks now perform better than "many, if not most" towns and cities in the UK.
However, not all of CICRA's cases were successful.
Towards the end of 2017, one of their determinations - that ATF Fuels in Jersey should change its pricing structure - was overturned by the Royal Court of Jersey.
It said it received "intense criticism" about its role and effectiveness after the decision, but added it was working to improve people's understanding of its responsibilities in the coming year.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
There is exactly a year to go until the 2019 Island Games in Gibraltar.
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There are 14 sports taking place in Gibraltar, can you name them all?
BBC Radio Jersey
A woman from Jersey has been named the UK's nurse of the year for her "pioneering work".
Angela Hall was shortlisted from over 700 entries and chosen by judges as the winner of the "Innovations in Your Specialty" category.
She was also chosen as overall "Nurse of the Year" for her outstanding work caring for people with heart rhythm disorders and reducing healthcare costs.
Ms Hall noticed patients in Jersey were waiting months to see a doctor specialising in heart or brain problems, so she set up a special clinic at Jersey's General Hospital - where patients are now seen within two weeks.
At the emergency department, she helped introduce a new drug for patients.
It meant patients which would have previously been admitted to hospital are instead successfully treated and discharged within hours.
Jersey was the first place in the UK to offer this treatment, but Ms Hall's ideas have subsequently been shared throughout the country.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Teachers have asked the States of Jersey for a compensation scheme for workers who get asbestos-related diseases.
The union the NASUWT is also urging Jersey's government to remove remaining asbestos from schools and States buildings as soon as possible.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe union says since 1980 more than 300 teachers in the UK have died from exposure to asbestos in schools.
In the UK and France there are compensation schemes for people with asbestos-related illness.
The teachers are concerned there is no such scheme in Jersey.
The union has written to the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre, asking him to prevent teachers and pupils being exposed to the risks from asbestos.
BBC Radio Jersey
Sitting politicians - particularly constables - have an unfair advantage in Jersey elections, according to a report published by a group of international observers, external who reviewed the island-wide vote in May.
Among its recommendations, the report says efforts should be taken to change the current system - which sees constables act as election administrator for their parish.
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association said this gives sitting constables an advantage over their potential opponents, and may discourage other candidates from standing.
Image source, Getty ImagesAny overnight low cloud will soon thin and break this morning, giving way to some long spells of warm sunshine.
Staying dry this afternoon with further spells of sunshine and feeling warm.
Tonight, it's expected to stay dry with spells of late sunshine giving way to some long clear periods.
Gentle winds, mainly from the north-east.
David Braine
Weather Forecaster
Some evening spells of sunshine will give way to clear periods and areas of cloud overnight tonight.
Winds will remain light.
Minimum temperatures: 12 to 15C (54 to 59F)
There will be plenty of sunshine to come during the course of Friday with just a little patchy cloud at times.
It will feel warm with light and mostly variable winds.
Maximum temperature: 20 to 23C (68 to 73F)
Observers say boundaries and campaign financing needed looking at.
Read MoreJersey Reds sign former Doncaster forward Adam Batt for the forthcoming Championship season.
Read MoreChris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Temperance the seal has been released after eight months with Guernsey's animal shelter.
He was rescued in November, weighing just 11kg, and severely dehydrated.
He's now back to full health, and in Channel Island waters once again...
Guernsey Press
The Fab Link electricity interconnector project has been granted the environmental licences, external required to run the underwater cable up to Alderney’s shores.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey Post made its best profits for nearly 10 years last year - despite having to fight off changes to its deals with Royal Mail.
In its yearly report, directors say they are pleased with the company's performance - and that they can pay the States of Jersey a £700,000 dividend on its shares.
The real success this year has been the parcel service, after Jersey Post worked on a deal with Amazon and other retailers to deliver its goods.
After seeing profits rise by more than 25%, the company is hoping to make more similar deals in the future.
Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Radio Jersey
An inquest into the death of a Jerseyman whose car crashed into a wall at La Pulente last weekend has heard his car hit a wall head on.
Adrian Fowler, 50, who was single and unemployed, was driving uphill on 24 June when his Peugeot 307 hit the granite wall on the first bend.
A preliminary post-mortem report by forensic pathologist Russell Delaney found he suffered chest injuries.
A final report will be given to the deputy viscount once the results of further tests are known.
Advocate Mark Harris heard further initial evidence confirming details of the incident.
He adjourned the inquest while further investigations are carried out, and the family arrange Mr Fowler's funeral.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey farmers say they are finding it hard to cope with this year's exceptional weather conditions.
A very wet winter has been followed by a hot dry summer - and growers in particular say keeping their crops watered is a real challenge.
Charlie Gallichan from Woodside Farm said they are coping as best they can.
Quote MessageIt's a bit unprecedented so we're just finding our way through like everybody else is. The challenge we've got now is that the crops that we've planted in quite marginal conditions because the ground was so wet, the ground is a bit less forgiving. Now it's baking hot and dry, and trying to keep those crops going is proving difficult.
Charlie Gallichan, Woodside Farm
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