Channel Islands Live: 17 Augustpublished at 06:59 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands
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Danny Cipriani fined for assault
'Inconsistencies' led to £25k bill for Tamba Park plans
Solar power charges 'too expensive' in Guernsey
Mystery ring found on Jersey beach
Strong wind warning for the Channel Islands
Updates on Thursday 16 August 2018
Channel Islands Live: 17 Augustpublished at 06:59 British Summer Time 17 August 2018
Danny Cipriani fined for assaultpublished at 20:18 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
The England rugby player says he is "truly sorry" after admitting assault and resisting arrest.
Read MoreWeather: Some small cloud but sunnypublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Thursday evening will be dry with predominantly clear skies. There will be very little if any cloud around. A slightly cooler night.
Minimum Temperature: 11 to 15C (52 to 59F).
Friday will be a dry and generally fine day with sunny periods, although the sunshine may be rather hazy at times.
Maximum Temperature: 16 to 19C (61 to 66F).
Danny Cipriani apologises to police and supporterspublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
After being fined £2,000 relating to an incident in a Jersey nightclub and resisting arrest the England rugby international tweeted a "heartfelt apology".
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End of twitter postChannel Islands' celebrate A-level successpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineStudents in Jersey and Guernsey are celebrating a higher A-level pass rate than those in England as results are released.
Jersey's overall pass rate , externalwas 99.0%, similar to 2017, with 61.1% of the island's 488 students receiving grades A*, A or B.
Pupils who took the International Baccalaureate (IB) achieved a 97% pass rate, with scores "above the worldwide average", according to the States.
Quote MessageCongratulations to all across the island who received their A-level results today. These are fantastic results today, the best in recent years. I would like to thank the teachers, parents and carers who have encouraged and supported our students during these two years of hard and dedicated work."
Senator Tracey Vallois, Education Minister, States of Jersey
In Guernsey, external 99.8% of students received grades A* to E pass grades, with an average IB result of 31 points.
Quote MessageThis excellent outcome is due to the students’ hard work but we should also recognise the support and dedication of their teachers, lecturers and support staff who have played such a significant part in the students’ success."
Deputy Richard Graham, Vice President of the Committee for Education, Sport & Culture
The overall A Level pass rate for England is thought to be 97.6%.
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'Entitled' housing status in public sector 'dangerous'published at 15:08 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineGranting special housing status to some public sector workers and not others places a dangerous "premium" on some employees over others, a Jersey politician has said.
Deputy Jess Perchard wants to change the law that allows States workers to be offered housing qualifications as part of their job, if they bring social or economic benefits to Jersey.
She is also calling for the States to examine what entitles someone to be given residency based on their wealth, and says specific phrases in the law need to have clear definitions.
When the head of Jersey's civil service, Charlie Parker, got his job he was given entitled Status "in the interest of the community", which caused outcry from some politicians.
Deputy Perchard, who has put the matter forward for debate, says this rule was aimed at encouraging high value residents to the island and was not intended to be for civil servants.
Videos released for Jersey Airport revamppublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineWork on a £42m redevelopment of Jersey Airport is "on track" to start by the end of 2018, according to Ports of Jersey.
Image source, Ports of JerseyVideos have been released of what the new development might look like, external.
The plans include the creation of a two-storey arrivals and departures terminal, including an emergency services building and improvements to the aircraft stands and taxiways.
Also included are plans to demolish the former Jersey hangar as well as eventual removal of the current arrivals terminal.
A Ports of Jersey spokesman said contractors to take on the work had been identified and would be announced soon.
Mystery ring found on Jersey beachpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineA metal detectorist is puzzled about where a large silver ring, believed to be more than 100 years old, came from after it was found on a Jersey beach.
Richard Miles was searching for another piece of jewellery for a friend on the north end of St Ouen's beach when he made the discovery.
He said the "pleasing" find was rusted with "extreme corrosion" and even after cleaning it the hallmarks are still hard to identify.
The initials GMW or GWR are engraved on the ring and Mr Miles said "it may be possible for somebody out there to work out whose initials they are".
He said: "These objects, although we find them never truly belong to us, they really belong to the people that lost them, and it would be lovely to return it to its rightful owners."
Image source, Rosalind Le QuesneQuote MessageIt's a large gentleman's signet ring I guess, it weighs in at 19 grams and is solid silver. When it was cleaned up you could see there was a hallmark inside but because this thing has been in a salt water environment for so long it's quite difficult to distinguish what the hallmarks are. You normally get the city mark, you get a silver mark and you also get a date letter. Now unfortunately although it looks like it may be London you can't actually make out the year."
Drone guidance updated for Guernsey and Alderneypublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyGuernsey and Alderney airports have updated legislation on how drones can be used in the airspace nearby.
The advice, which outlines where they can be used and what permissions are required, external, says no drones are permitted within two nautical miles of the airports.
The Head of Ports for Guernsey and Alderney, Colin Le Ray said the changes were not prompted by "increased drone activity".
Image source, Getty ImagesOne bedroom flat cost hits record highpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
BBC Radio JerseyThe cost of a one bedroom flat in Jersey is the highest it has ever been, according to the latest house price index figures, external.
The average price is now £258,000, which is up £34,000 from the previous quarter.
Overall the average price for a property in Jersey is now £480,000, up 6% on 2017.
Image source, Jersey Statistics UnitSink hole closes road for another weekpublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineA road in St Helier will remain closed next week to allow a sink hole to be filled in.
Duhamel Street was closed on Monday when the hole was discovered.
Cipriani leaves court after assault chargepublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
England and Gloucester rugby player Danny Cipriani had to pay £2,250 after the nightclub assault.
Read MoreFall in agricultural workers in Jerseypublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
BBC Radio JerseyThe number of people working in Jersey's agriculture industry is the lowest it has been in 10 years, according to a government report, external.
Figures from the States of Jersey show the number of employees working on farms around the island fell from 1,847 in 2007 to 1,436 in 2017.
The biggest drop was in full-time staff, which has fallen by 28% in a decade.
John Vautier, the rural business adviser for the States, says it is due to a change in crop patterns.
Quote MessageWe're more reliant now on the seasonal Jersey Royal than the range of crops from a decade ago, so the amount of full-time staff has fallen away in line with that."
John Vautier
Jersey's Minister for Economic Development, Senator Lyndon Farnham, said the uptake of "alternative crops" was "interesting and exciting" with tea and hemp plantations expanding.
Club offers Cipriani 'full support'published at 11:54 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineDanny Cipriani, who was fined and ordered to pay compensation after an assault at a Jersey nightclub, is "very remorseful" according to Gloucester Rugby Club.
Image source, PAAppearing at Jersey Magistrates' Court the fly-half was ordered to pay a fine of £2,000 and a further £250 compensation.
The Gloucester star pleaded guilty to common assault and resisting arrest and was ordered to pay the compensation to a woman police officer.
Gloucester Rugby CEO Stephen Vaughan said "incidents of this nature are very disappointing to be associated with".
"We will deal with it in a robust but balanced way but based purely on the facts."
The club added the "incident in question" was "over in a matter of seconds" and added it was "a reaction to the conduct of other parties involved".
"Danny is a Gloucester Rugby player and will receive our full support as we focus on the exciting season ahead," Mr Vaughan said.
Minister to respond to rent cap e-petitionpublished at 11:24 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineA petition calling on Jersey's government to introduce a price cap for rent in the island has gained more than 1,000 signatures online.
The number of signatures means a minister will be required to respond.
In the description the petition says: "Rents are far too high. Rents should be around 30% of people's salaries. The present rents are causing rent distress in individuals and businesses to close."
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End of twitter postPopulation management law vote was 'crazy'published at 10:59 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyIt was "crazy" to vote through Guernsey's Population Management Law, external according to a member of island's Open Market Forum.
The States of Guernsey said the law is designed to make sure the island has the "right mix of people" to support its community and economy.
The law also governs job permits for businesses and housing qualifications.
The forum represents owners of open market properties in the island...
Quote MessageThe new law is focused on managing the size and make-up of the population in accordance with the strategic direction of the States. While medium and long term employment permit holders can live in the local market in their own right, short term employment permit holders can still only live in the local market on a board and lodgings basis."
Population Management Office
Solar power charges 'too expensive' in Guernseypublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyGuernsey Electricity is making it too expensive to install solar panels, according to a hotel group.
Ian Walker, managing director of Little Big Hotel Group, says the standby charge, external of £6.86 per kilowatt is much more than in Jersey, where commercial properties pay £3.25 per kilowatt.
Image source, Getty ImagesA standby charge can be applied by an electricity provider for customers which generate their own electricity but need a back up power supply in case they are unable to generate sufficient power for their needs.
Mr Walker says the current charge from Guernsey Electricity means he will not see any financial benefit for years, and is calling for them to scrap it - to encourage more businesses to use renewable energy.
Guernsey Electricity says it supports solar panels and their new tariff and charges structure will make the cost recovery "very transparent".
Thousands expected at Guernsey showpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Guernsey PressThousands are expected at this year’s West Show which has been showcasing agricultural and horticultural activities for more than 100 years, external.
Channel Islands Live: 16 Augustpublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands
Read MoreMan fined for buying cannabis on Snapchatpublished at 09:12 British Summer Time 16 August 2018
Jersey Evening PostA man who hoped to make £1,000 profit by selling cannabis bought through the social media app Snapchat has been fined £1,200 for bringing drugs into the island, external.
