Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

One of the two remaining committee members of the Islanders Association says he is now "considering his position".

Despite earlier telling the BBC that he would be resigning, Deputy Marc Leadbeater has now released a statement saying he won't make a "knee-jerk decision".

Five of the seven committee members have now resigned, including two founders, Deputies Peter Ferbrache and Joe Mooney.

Image source, Marc Leadbeater

"I will speak with the current and former committee members, which as yet I’ve not had time to do, before I make any decision," said Deputy Leadbeater in his statement.

"The committee has a duty of care to the association members and, going forward, there may be merit in considering asking them how they think the committee should be constituted," he added.

Deputy Carl Meerveld is the only other remaining member of the committee.

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

There's currently a yellow weather warning for wind in place across the islands, Jersey Met has said.

It added winds of force six can be expected.

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BBC Weather

This evening will remain dry with mostly clear skies and just a few patches of cloud.

It will be a little milder than Monday too.

Overnight lows of 12C (53F).

Jersey:

Guernsey:

She was cut off by the tide while walking back from Jersey's Elizabeth Castle.

BBC Radio Jersey

Figures show lawyers earned a lot more from the setting up of a compensation scheme for abuse victims in Jersey, than was paid out to the victims themselves.

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Legal costs involved in setting up the compensation scheme and the cost of lawyers who acted for the survivors of abuse in Jersey's care system came to almost £4m.

Victims received a total of just over £1m from the compensation scheme, which was set up before the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry was launched in 2014.

The inquiry's final report concluded the States of Jersey had "proved to be an ineffectual and neglectful substitute parent" to decades of children in care.

The children's minister, Senator Sam Mezec, says the government is now looking at a new scheme.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

One of Jersey's States meetings may have to be presided over by a politician after the island's Bailiff revealed that both he and his deputy may be unavailable to fulfil the role.

But happens in Guernsey?

It's a question that was quickly asked on Twitter, and Deputy Mary Lowe came up with an answer...

If both the Bailiff and his deputy are unavailable in Guernsey, it falls to Deputy Mary Lowe - as "Mother of the House" - to preside over the island's political arena.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

A States meeting in Jersey may be presided over by a politician, due to the Bailiff and his deputy being unavailable.

The Bailiff, Sir William Bailhache, is both the presiding officer of the States of Jersey, and head of the judiciary.

He said that he will not be on the island on 3 December, while his deputy, Timothy Le Cocq, had court commitments, meaning that either "an elected member or the greffier" would have to "accommodate members".

It has previously been discussed by States members whether it is appropriate for the Bailiff to be head of both the legislative and judiciary branches of the States of Jersey, and attempts have previously been made to split the role, which would have seen the introduction of an elected speaker.

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

It's been around for just seven months, but the BBC understands only one founding member of the Islanders Association will remain in its executive committee.

In a rebellion over yet to be explained "administrative" differences, resignations are expected to leave Deputy Carl Meerveld the sole executive member.

Deputy Marc Leadbeater confirmed to the BBC that he would also step down from the association's senior committee, following five others out of the door.

Earlier this month the group successfully campaigned in Guernsey's first ever referendum, leading to the adoption of an island-wide system of voting for the next election, in 2020.

The association also aims to develop "decisive, effective and efficient government".

BBC Radio Jersey

A ferry skipper has rescued a woman - who couldn't swim - from the water by Elizabeth Castle, in Jersey.

Two people were walking in the area on Sunday when the tide changed and started to come in.

The man made it back to shore but the woman was swept out.

She was spotted by the duck ferry skipper who jumped into the water and rescued her.

George McIlwraith says it was lucky they were there to help...

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

Theresa May has sought to re-assure Guernsey's government over efforts to avoid a "no deal" Brexit.

Mrs May was responding to a letter from the Bailiwick's chief minister, asking her to note that no deal would not be in Guernsey's interests.

In reply, the PM re-assured Deputy Gavin St Pier the UK government would continue to work closely with the islands for a "deal that works for the whole British family", adding: "I share your belief that a negotiated outcome, with an implementation period following our exit, is in everyone's best interests."

In the "unlikely" event of no deal, she wrote the island would be supported by the UK government in its contingency planning.

Deputy St Pier tweeted he welcomed the commitment.

BBC Radio Jersey

The head of the States Employment Board is still hopeful of agreeing a pay deal with public sector workers - despite some unions threatening to strike unless they're offered more money.

Senator Tracey Vallois accepts almost nine in 10 government workers have been offered pay rises that don't keep pace with inflation.

But she's agreed to meet unions on Thursday in the hope of hearing their concerns directly...

Unions representing Jersey's teachers and civil servants have both indicated they'll vote on whether to strike within the next month.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Swarms of ladybirds spotted in Guernsey over the past few days are both native as well as the invasive Asian Harlequin variety.

The States' biodiversity and education officer, Julia Henney says both are using the last few days of warmth to find hibernation spots.

She says the native species bed down in leaves, while the Asian variety try to spend the winter in buildings...

• Harlequin ladybirds swarm into homes after hot summer

BBC Radio Guernsey

Aurigny has reported its best "on time" performance in four years - in terms of reliability and punctuality of the service.

That's according to figures released by the airline from 1 July to 30 September this year.

The airline says for the third quarter of 2018, 81.3% of flights departed on time - which is an increase of 9% on the previous year.

It added overall, reliability stands at 97.3%.

Chief executive Mark Darby says whilst this is down to hard work from the new Gatwick team, the airline is still unable to avoid weather-related delays as the winter months arrive...

BBC Radio Guernsey

The Red Arrows not displaying at Guernsey's Air Display next year could have a "detrimental impact" on other air shows.

That's according to the display director and organiser, Barry Neal.

The Red Arrows, officially named The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, will be embarking on its first major tour of the US and Canada in more than 25 years in August and September 2019.

This tour of the US and Canada will mean the team is unable to display at Guernsey's 52nd Air Display on the 12 September.

Instead, the planes will take to the sky on a separate one-off display in June.

Mr Neal says it could have knock-on effect for the whole industry...

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Police are searching for the passenger of a taxi that hit a 23-year-old man as he crossed the road.

The crash between the car and the pedestrian took place at about 02:30 on Saturday, 10 October, on La Grande Route de St Jean.

The man was knocked to the ground and injured during the incident.

Police say the taxi left the scene before the emergency services arrived, but returned a while later when the driver was spoken to.

The pedestrian was treated at hospital but later released.

BBC Weather

Tuesday will be dry and bright with sunny periods. The sunshine could turn rather hazy at times though due to some high cloud cover.

A moderate north-westerly breeze.

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

Tuesday night will remain dry with mostly clear skies and just a few patches of cloud from time to time.

A little milder than last night.

Minimum Temperature: 10 to 13C (50 to 55F).

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

One of the founding members of the Islanders Association says he's "disappointed and surprised" that five out of seven members of the executive committee have resigned.

Deputy Carl Meerveld said he's "considering his next steps" after co-founders Deputy Peter Ferbrache and Deputy Joe Mooney and chairman Harvey Marshall stepped down.

It follows the earlier resignations of Jeff Whitaker and Anne Ewing.

A statement released by the association on Monday said the most recent resignations related to "differences of administrative style", which were "irreconcilable".

The only remaining committee members are now Deputy Carl Meerveld and Deputy Marc Leadbeater.

The Islanders Association was formed earlier this year to "develop the decisive, effective and efficient government that our Bailiwick needs and deserves", and recently saw success in leading the winning campaign in Guernsey's first ever referendum.

Freddie Miller
BBC Jersey political reporter

Jersey's ministers will face a number of questions in the States about the government's latest pay offer for public sector workers.

It comes after it emerged the pay rises offered to almost nine in 10 States staff are below inflation.

Public sector workers have been told there's no more money left, but unions say they could strike unless they're offered an improved deal.

Against that backdrop, Deputy Rob Ward will ask if the States Employment Board supports imposing the latest offer.

Deputy Mike Higgins wants to find out how much ministers are involved in the negotiations - and what they think about the States' current approach.

Away from pay, the External Relations Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, and Deputy Judy Martin, the Social Security Minister, will face questions without notice.

Meanwhile, some of the written questions ask for more information about the recruitment processes and costs of the government's communications team.