Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands on Tuesday 9 April 2019.

BBC Radio Jersey

An investigation into suspected pollution in Jersey's Elizabeth Marina is continuing.

There is concern untreated water has leaked from the States-backed project for 284 flats into the marina.

Officers are using a dye tracing process to see if there is a pathway between the Horizon building site and the marina.

Director of Environment Protection Tim Du Feu said the green dye used in the process may be visible in sea water.

"The discoloration should be short lived, it is non-toxic to the environment and won’t stick to boats moored in the marina.”

“The public shouldn’t be alarmed if they notice any changes in the water colour during this testing,” he said.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A complaint about a Guernsey politician has been dismissed by the island's Code of Conduct Panel.

It was the second complaint made against Deputy Neil Inder by fellow politician and tourism lead, Deputy Dawn Tindall.

The earlier complaint was over criticism of the island's tourism strategy made in an interview with BBC Guernsey. As a result, Deputy Inder was cautioned for being critical of civil servants.

In the second complaint, Deputy Tindall alleged further comments made by Deputy Inder in a separate interview with the BBC, and also on his Facebook page, were a breach of the code of conduct for politicians.

But a panel found that the evidence provided by Deputy Tindall did not support her allegation and it dismissed the complaint.

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

French authorities have given advice to private boat owners in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

On their first arrival in France from Jersey, vessels would be required to clear customs and immigration at a designated port of arrival.

There are seven ports that boat owners from the Channel Islands can use, including St Malo, Granville and Cherbourg.

More information can be found here, external.

Image source, Government of Jersey

BBC Radio Jersey

Freedom Church - which owns the former Odeon cinema - is welcoming redevelopment plans for Bath Street in St Helier.

The development company Le Masurier will put in plans for the site in the next few weeks to build another Premier Inn hotel as well as 145 one and two-bed flats.

A Freedom Church spokesperson said it's a "much needed" redevelopment and it was hoped it would benefit the whole community in the area.

Image source, Google

Guernsey Press

A criminal tax investigation into $53m allegedly hidden in secret Swiss bank accounts has spread to Guernsey., external

BBC Radio Jersey

A Jersey equality campaigner believes schools have a responsibility to educate children about same-sex relationships.

Some schools in the UK have recently stopped LGBT rights classes after parents protested because of their religious beliefs.

Vic Tanner Davy, from equality and diversity charity Liberate, said it was healthy for children to learn about different types of families...

Chantal Hartle
BBC Radio Jersey reporter

Jersey's States is due to debate whether to give more money to local arts organisations.

Deputy Montfort Tadier is asking the States to increase the amount spent on arts, heritage and culture as part of the government plan for the next three years.

Figures from 2016 show the money given to culture by Jersey's government is less than the European Union average of 1%.

Deputy Tadier said the sector had been underfunded for decades and highlighted several organisations that were struggling, including the Jersey Arts in Health Care Trust.

The trust brings arts and culture to disabled people, those in poor health and elderly people in the island.

But the team behind it said its future was "uncertain" because of financial problems.

States members will vote on the proposal at the end of this month.

BBC Radio Jersey

Lower Green Street in St Helier is closed in both directions until Easter Monday (22 April).

Engineers are putting in cables for new low-rise flats at La Collette.

The road, which leads from the roundabout at the tunnel to Havre des Pas, was closed southbound in mid-March.

Hayden Atkins
Reporter, BBC Radio Guernsey

New 25mph speed limits have come into effect in Guernsey.

The limits, which began on Sunday, will essentially cover all local centres' main outer areas, as identified in the Island Development Plan, external.

There would also be a new 25mph limit in the vicinity of Blanchelande College that was aiming to improve road safety, particularly for cycle users, officials said.

Speed roundels are also being installed on the road surface at entry points to major roads where new limits have been introduced. They will be clearly visible in the coming weeks.

More details on the changes are available here, external

Image source, States of Guernsey

BBC Radio Jersey

A Jersey group that looks after local wildlife is reminding people to be careful when cutting branches and bushes.

The Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group said it was treating a hedgehog that was injured by a strimmer.

Five hedgehogs had to be put down last year because of injuries caused by garden tools, the group said.

In recent years, there have been concerns that branchage - the law to keep roads clear of vegetation - is causing some harm to the island's wildlife.

Bee Tucker
BBC Weather

Monday will be mostly dry with some hazy sunshine.

However, cloud will tend to thicken later, with the chance of the odd spot of rain by evening. A light to moderate south-easterly wind.

Maximum temperature: 10 to 13C (50 to 55F).