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The States of Guernsey has rejected calls for a review by a scrutiny committee into the circumstances around the recent appointment of the role of Head of Curriculum and Standards for Education.

The Scrutiny Management Committee had called for an independent tribunal to be held at a cost of up to £250,000 but politicians preferred a motion for the committee to handle the review.

A vote to amend the proposition was 16 for, 15 against and eight abstained.

However, the final vote to approve the motion was rejected as politicians voted 13 in favour, 14 against and 12 abstained.

BBC Weather

Largely dry on Wednesday but with extensive areas of cloud. Into the night, it will be dry for most with variable cloud. Just the chance of a passing shower. Remaining breezy.

Minimum temperature: 11 to 14C (52 to 57F).

There may be some cloud around to start Thursday but this will tend to thin and break leaving plenty of sunshine for a time. Areas of cloud spreading in from the west later.

Maximum temperature: 13 to 16C (55 to 61F).

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Original forecasts placed the state-subsidised airline's losses for 2019 to be £4.4m.

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A 47-year-old man was subject to an "unprovoked attack" at Jersey’s Weekender Festival, police say.

Officers said the attacker, unknown to his victim, placed both hands on the man’s shoulders and bit him on the nose, causing severe lacerations that required medical attention.

The attack took place on Saturday 31 August at about 21:00.

Jersey Police have appealed for witnesses.

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BBC Jersey political reporter

Jersey's most senior civil servant, Charlie Parker, has got involved in a deepening political row over the government’s plans to save £100m by 2023.

On Friday, Senator Kristina Moore said she had expected more detail on proposed "efficiencies" to be included in the proposals.

That was because it’s been almost two years since a ‘Transition Team', which was tasked with identifying where savings could be made, started work.

Mr Parker claimed in a letter to Senator Moore that, in referring to the Transition Team, she had “misinformed islanders” and left the impression UK consultants were behind the planned cuts.

He pointed out that the team had been wound up in 2018, external and the work was now being led by the States.

Senator Moore said she was "disappointed" to receive the letter from Mr Parker, arguing that he may have "misunderstood" her and should be able to provide detail of the cuts.

She said a lack of transparency over the proposed savings wais a “fundamental issue” causing concern on the island.

Chief Minister John Le Fondré has promised to send Senator Moore more details on the planned cuts by 18 September, provided that they remain confidential.

The rest of the island will probably have to wait until late October to find out the full detail.

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NKT Victoria, the ship which will lay the new subsea cable between Guernsey and Jersey, has arrived in Guernsey waters.

The 140m (450ft) vessel, one of the world’s most fuel-efficient containers, will clear the seabed in preparation for the cable’s arrival.

This installation follows a series of failures with the current undersea cables between the islands that have left Guernsey relying on island-generated power.

The GJ1 high voltage cable aims to supply the island with a low-carbon electrical supply, says Guernsey Electricity.

NKT Victoria is due to return in early October to complete the project.

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The president of Guernsey's Economic Development Committee said Brexit should not stop the Bailiwick making decisions that could improve its tourism industry.

Deputy Charles Parkinson described the uncertainty around the Brexit process as a "concern", but argued that the committee could not cease working on their plans because of the "unknown".

Talks are under way between politicians in the Channel Islands to re-introduce a direct air service to France eight months after the Dinard route was scrapped as a result of low passenger numbers.

"[The committee members] have to plan on the assumption that people will still be able to get to and from France and still attract tourists from that market," Deputy Parkinson added.

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Mr St Peter's comments come after Leader of the UK House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg was accused of being contemptuous for reclining across the seats in the chamber during a debate on Tuesday.

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A Jersey group that helps sufferers of phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder will be able to help young people using money from a new grant.

Triumph Over Phobia has been granted more than £9,000 from the National Lottery.

The money, which is going to the central UK group initially, will be used to fund the additional services for 16 to 18-year-olds in relation to the local branches demand.

Ceylene Le Breton, who has emetophobia - a fear of vomiting - said the confidential group wais a great support.

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Financial losses at airline Aurigny are expected to be more than £3m higher than originally forecast.

Original estimates put the States-owned company £4.4m in the red for 2019, but Guernsey's chief minister has informed politicians that the figure has been revised to £7.6m.

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The owner of Tamba Park in Jersey has responded social media comments made about the fire at the attraction on Tuesday.

Plumes of smoke could be seen from as far away as Guernsey.

Johnathan Ruff thanked the fire service for putting it out, but said the fire was far less serious than it looked because it involved burning plastic which always caused a lot of smoke.

He assured people that it had been an accident and he looked forward to finding out what had caused it.

Mr Ruff said he was not covered for the fire on his insurance and was just glad that no-one was hurt.

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The first meeting of the States of Guernsey starts on Wednesday after the summer break, with education likely to be the main talking point.

Financing the future model of secondary education in the island is the big ticket item, although there are some politicians that want to delay that debate.

The teacher's union the NASUWT is supporting a bid to postpone the debate put forward by deputies Carl Meerveld and Andrea Dudley-Owen.

It says it was of "critical importance" the right voices were heard.

There are other items on the agenda too. They include updates from the presidents of both the Policy & Resources and Economic Development committees and a series of questions posed by Deputy John Gollop on a number of topics including Brexit.

Also, the Scrutiny Management Committee has submitted a policy letter calling for States members to agree to spending £250,000 on a tribunal to review the appointment of the Head of Curriculum.

BBC Radio Jersey

The driver of a coach that crashed in Jersey on Tuesday is still in hospital.

Nineteen people were taken to hospital after a coach full of tourists crashed into a wall.

The Waverley Tours coach was carrying 40 people when the accident occurred at about 10:40 BST at Mont Les Vaux.

Paramedics also treated 18 passengers who suffered "very minor" injuries. They were also transported to hospital, but have now left.

BBC Weather

Early rain will clear to the east on Wednesday, perhaps followed by a few showers.

A dry afternoon with spells of sunshine, although cloud amounts will tend to increase - a breezy and cooler day.

Largely dry in the evening but with extensive areas of cloud.

Into the night, it will be dry for most with variable cloud - just a chance of a passing shower.

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