Channel Islands Live: 12 Aprilpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 12 April 2019
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands on Friday 12 April 2019
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Hospital parking extension starts next week
Proposed parental leave plans 'unfair'
GSPCA shocked as animals dumped on doorstep
Updates from Thursday 11 April 2019
Channel Islands Live: 12 Aprilpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 12 April 2019
EU agrees flexible extension to Brexit deadlinepublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineThe States of Guernsey is reassuring islanders , externalafter the European Union offered a flexible extension to the deadline for Brexit until 31 October - or sooner, should a withdrawal agreement be approved by UK Parliament.
The States says it means life for residents of the Bailiwick "will continue without disruption in the immediate days and weeks with the potential risk of a no deal Brexit on Friday now removed".
Image source, Getty ImagesGuernsey's government also reiterated that preparations for Brexit - and particularly for a possible no deal scenario - will continue to be updated and reviewed.
The Policy & Resources Committee will meet on Friday to take the necessary steps to formally move "exit day" within Guernsey’s domestic law.
Quote MessageWhile ongoing uncertainty is inevitable and undesirable, I welcome the decision to extend the deadline to avoid a disorderly exit tomorrow. It is in Guernsey’s interests that the UK now makes the requisite decisions as quickly as possible. Our government in Guernsey will continue to plan for all outcomes."
Deputy Gavin St Pier, Policy & Resources President, States of Guernsey
Italian acquitted of £20bn fraud attempts to sue bankpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Bailiwick Express
An Italian journalist who was detained for 11 months while accused of taking part in a £20bn fraud of which he was ultimately acquitted has been told he cannot sue the bank that made the allegations against him., external
Weather: Cloudy overnight and into Fridaypublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
This afternoon will be dry with further sunny spells.
Cloud will move in from the east overnight and there will be gentle easterly winds.
Minimum temperature: 3 to 6C (37 to 43F).
Friday, it will be a rather cloudy start to the day with the outside chance of a shower.
There will be a noticeable easterly wind and some possible sunny spells.
Maximum temperature: 6 to 9C (43 to 48F)
Jersey travel: St Peter road closed due to crashpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
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End of twitter postVisiting mariners warned about harbour closurepublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Johanna Carr
BBC News OnlineGuernsey Harbours is warning mariners that Creux Harbour on Sark will be closed between 11:00 and 12:00 on Saturday.
The closure is due to the swimming leg of the Sark Triathlon.
Brexit delay 'lesser of two evils' - chief ministerpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Rob Byrne
BBC News OnlineGuernsey's chief minister has cautiously welcomed the "flexible extension" of Brexit, agreed between the UK and the EU overnight.
Deputy Gavin St Pier said: "I think it is to be welcomed, notwithstanding the ongoing uncertainty both for government, the community and for business as a result of the extension.
"I think it is the lesser of two evils - of having a no-deal disorderly Brexit at 23:00 tomorrow."
Along with Britain's fellow Crown dependencies Jersey and the Isle of Man, Guernsey has been contingency planning for a no-deal.
In such a scenario there have been warnings of fresh food shortages due to disruption at Portsmouth's port, where the majority of the island's food and medical supplies are imported from.
Manual post services only in Alderneypublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Johanna Carr
BBC News OnlineA problem with Alderney Post Office's computer system means the post office is limited to manual services only.
Guernsey Post has made customers aware of the problem on social media and said it was not able to say how long the computers would be down for.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused and will make every effort to make sure we resume normal services as soon as possible," a post on Facebook added.
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End of twitter postCandidate wanted by States to 'nurture and promote' Jerseypublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe States is searching for a candidate to become an Island Identity PM and Private Secretary in Jersey's "outward-looking and traditional" community.
The job has been advertised on the government website with a prospective salary of £58,257 per year.
The ideal candidate will need a "thorough understanding" of Jersey's culture as they will be supporting the minister for international development as well helping to develop a new plan to "nurture and promote" Jersey's "distinctive identity".
The advert has attracted a range of comments on social media including some criticising the salary against the backdrop of public sector worker strikes due to a pay row.
More information about the role can be found here., external
New pan-island board to safeguard childrenpublished at 10:47 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Johanna Carr
BBC News OnlineThe States of Guernsey and the Government of Jersey are working together for the first time to appoint a new pan-Channel Island chair of a board established to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
The Jersey's Safeguarding Partnership Board's chairwoman, Glenys Johnston, is stepping down as independent chair as her six-year term has come to an end.
Recruitment has now begun to appoint a new pan-island chair, who will operate across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and will seek to strengthen safeguarding policies and procedures in order to help protect children and vulnerable adults from harm.
Liberty Bus: Assaults on drivers 'will not be tolerated'published at 10:01 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineAn internal investigation is being carried out by a Jersey bus company after a man threw hot coffee over a bus driver.
It happened at the bus stop opposite St Aubin’s Parish Hall at about 13:15 on Sunday.
The bus driver refused to board the man as he was carrying the takeaway coffee cup.
Liberty Bus said it has a "no hot drinks on board" policy and drivers have the "right to refuse travel to anyone who does not adhere to these rules".
It added assaults or abuse of any kind on drivers will not be tolerated.
Police are appealing for information and any witnesses are asked to call 612 612.
Jersey travel: La Grand Route de St Jean incidentpublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
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End of twitter postFirst animals dumped at GSPCA in more than a decadepublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineTwo musk turtles were dumped at the animal shelter in St Andrew - the first time this has happened in more than a decade.
The GSPCA said it was "shocked" to find the abandoned animals on Sunday with no note and "not in an obvious area".
The charity said the turtles could have escaped the container they were in or been harmed as they were in "unsuitable conditions" on arrival - but thankfully they were okay.
Image source, GSPCAQuote MessageWe are looking at our CCTV to see what happened exactly but at this stage we are unsure why they would just dump the two turtles as if they had asked for help we would have found them somewhere at the GSPCA."
Steve Byrne, GSPCA
The GSPCA added the shelter is manned 24/7 and on a Sunday, the reception area is open between 11:00 and 16:00 - as well as there being a 24-hour emergency helpline on 01481 257 261.
Proposed parental leave plans 'unfair' says constablepublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
BBC Radio JerseyThe constable of St Mary wants businesses with fewer than five employees to be able to opt-out of proposed new rules allowing all new parents in Jersey up to a year off work - with six weeks on full pay.
John Le Bailly says small businesses will struggle to find replacement staff if the States agrees to the social security minister's plan, which is due to be debated at the end of the month.
He says the proposal is "totally unfair" to the tax-paying public and claims it's taxpayers who will bear the cost of the pay claims through increased prices and social security contributions.
He added that having children is a life choice, and this proposal works against those who choose not to have a family.
Ministers have described their family-friendly plan as a progressive move aimed at encouraging more balance in childcare roles.
Image source, Getty ImagesHospital parking extension starts next weekpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineWork to create more parking spaces at Guernsey's hospital will begin next week.
The project will see 81 new spaces built, with completion planned for July.
The method of building them will use the more environmentally friendly gridded matting method, to prevent the need for digging.
One diseased tree will be removed, while additional trees will be planted around the site.
Parking has long been a problem at Princess Elizabeth Hospital, with previous suggested solutions including paid parking, or a system involving odd or even number plates being allowed on certain days.
Weather: A dry and sunny daypublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 11 April 2019
A dry morning with some sunshine and passing banks of cloud.
Into the afternoon, there will be lengthier periods of sunshine possible.
Highs of 10C (50F).
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