Crown Dependencies 'considered by UK' in Brexit customs policy
Young people 'struggling' to find affordable accommodation in Jersey
Drones 'impact' on breeding birds in Jersey, says expert
Ex-minister criticises funding cut plans for Guernsey colleges
Court to swear in Dean of Jersey in September
Mysterious pink growth found on Guernsey beach
Updates on Tuesday 15 August 2017
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An historic tower dubbed "the gateway to St Helier" will be floodlit in a new scheme to bring it back to life.
The plans for the Martello Tower are still awaiting planning permission and an agreement from the historic building officer, though funding has already been raised.
The First Tower Community Association have been working with Parish St Helier, Jersey Energy and DFI organise to bring a state-of-the-art floodlight system, which includes seasonal and date-sensitive lighting.
District Deputy Andrew Lewis said: "It is the gateway to both the community of First Tower and St Helier.
"Our plan is to bring the tower back to life with light and colour."
It will stay fine into the evening with a dry night in store, but will turn cloudier by the morning.
Minimum Temperature: 13 Deg C (55 Deg F)
BBC Radio Jersey
The deputy head of operations at Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is joining calls for tighter regulations for people who buy or fly drones in Jersey.
Mark Le Cornu said while drones help his team to search for missing people and save lives there must be more regulation in the island.
He says people who buy drones should be aware of the rules and use them responsibly, and retailers should be forced to make customers aware of local drone codes.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageRegulation is probably a good way to go. I think if people, when they bought a drone, had to register it and had to have a certain level of training, that would help. I purchased my drone from a local retailer and there is no local drone code given as part of that purchase. I think that should be stopped. Every retailer on the island should be forced to give out the code.
Mark Le Cornu, Deputy Head of Operations, Jersey Fire and Rescue Service
Guernsey Press
Two monster trucks and their drivers arrived at L’Eree showground yesterday in anticipation of their performances at the West Show on Wednesday and Thursday, external.
BBC Radio Jersey
A thousand new affordable homes are being built to tackle homelessness, Jersey's housing minister has said.
Deputy Anne Pryke said a review of housing services was underway, and support services were being developed to help people before they reach the "crisis point" where they are made homeless.
Local charities who provide services to homeless people in Jersey have been speaking out about a rise in people using their services, and in particular young people.
Deputy Pryke said government action would be needed to reduce the number of users accessing these charities on the island.
Quote MessageWe recognise that homelessness in Jersey is a concern, especially among hidden groups who may have access to temporary accommodation, but lack long-term, settled housing. Organisations such as Sanctuary Trust and The Shelter Trust play a vital role in preventing homelessness and supporting people who are affected to achieve independence, but reducing homelessness also requires government action to tackle the reasons why people become homeless in the first place.
Deputy Anne Pryke, Minister for Housing, States of Jersey
BBC Radio Jersey
A local marine biologist is calling for drones to be banned from Jersey's national park areas, unless they have a license.
There are currently restrictions in place, external for drone operators in Jersey, including a no fly zone near the airport and a minimum safe distance you are able to fly drones near people and built up areas.
In the UK drones are not allowed to fly over National Trust areas without permission, and Nick Jouault from Société Jersiaise says more needs to be done to protect birds, especially in the Ecrehous, from being disturbed by the flying machines while they are nesting.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageOur national park covers the shoreline basically, so anywhere that is sensitive to the breeding birds, we've got the puffins at the north coast which struggle to breed, and there's other areas, Elizabeth Castle as well, so all these areas basically within a national park. It's worthy of protection, so maybe we should have some management in place. Maybe wildlife wardens to educate and inform people of the breeding birds.
Nick Jouault, Marine Biologist
BBC Radio Jersey
The company which wants to start up an Uber-style app, allowing people to share lifts, has been advised by a government minister of the laws they must comply with.
The app is for the Facebook group Jersey Lifts, which allows islanders to share car journeys.
But the group has sparked controversy as drivers often charge for the informal service, drawing comparisons to an unregulated taxi, which is illegal.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Assistant Minister for Digital Jersey, Deputy Scott Wickenden, met with the company who designed the app, Itineris, to advise them of any legal restrictions.
In response to a freedom of information request the States say it is "not unusual" for the assistant minister to meet with digital entrepreneurs, and this should not be taken as support from the government.
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Jersey wants access to agriculture and fisheries markets "on no less favourable terms" than the UK after Brexit, a States spokeswoman has said.
The UK government published a policy paper outlining their proposals for new customs checks once it leaves the European Union.
The proposals include an arrangement which would allow for no customs checks between the UK, including the Crown Dependencies, and the EU.
The States said it "welcomed" the written commitment in the policy paper to engage with the Crown Dependencies.
A spokeswoman said Jersey's government would be consulting "closely" with local businesses and industry bodies on the proposals made within the paper, external to ensure that we achieve the best possible outcome for the Island.
BBC Radio Guernsey
Six new special constables have joined the ranks of Guernsey Police.
They will carry out a range of duties on a voluntary basis before potentially becoming full members of the force.
Training manager Jim Bell said the scheme is a valuable recruitment tool.
Image source, Guernsey PoliceQuote MessageIt's like a stepping stone for them to find out if we're for them, or they're for us. So there's a reason why some people come in, because they want to become a regular officer, but essentially they want to help the community, and they want to make a difference.
Jim Bell, Training manager, Guernsey Police
Jersey Evening Post
Traces of radioactive material have been unearthed by construction workers at the Flamanville nuclear site - less than 30 miles from Jersey’s coast, external.
BBC Politics
Image source, Getty ImagesThe priorities of the Crown Dependencies are to be "taken into account" as the UK progresses with negotiations with the European Union on post-Brexit customs policy arrangements.
The UK government says it will propose an "innovative and untested approach" to customs checks as part of its negotiations.
Two models have been proposed in a newly-published paper, external, the first of which would mean no customs checks at UK-EU borders.
The alternative proposal, a more efficient system of border checks, would involve "an increase in administration", it admits.
BBC Radio Jersey
The number of women, and in particular young women, going to a Jersey homeless shelter has more than doubled in recent years, according to a local charity.
A spokesman for The Shelter Trust said the charity had seen a rise in the number of young people using their services, with 30% of users aged between 16-25.
Neville Benbow, chairman of the charity, said one of the main problems facing young people was the cost of accommodation in Jersey.
Quote MessageWhereas, historically, around one in 10 of the local homeless community were female, the number of young female clients has more than doubled in the last five years, to around 20 a day.
Neville Benbow, Chairman, The Shelter Trust
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Guernsey's government should think about changing the way healthcare works in the island, according the the local branch of the British Medical Association.
The States currently provides a £12 grant to every islander which is taken off the face value of medical appointments, but the Guernsey branch of the association says this has lost its value in recent years.
Dr Brian Parkin, from the association, says alternatives may have to be found.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageIt works very well for the majority of people, but I think there are people who do have a genuine difficultly accessing the system. It's how we make the system easier for them, whether it's some form of compulsory insurance or some other form of subsidy or government involvement that makes it easier.
Dr Brian Parkin, British Medical Association
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The Dean of Jersey will be sworn in at Jersey's Royal Court on Thursday 7 September, the Viscount's Department has announced.
The Reverend Mike Keirle was appointed earlier this year. His previous position was as Vice Dean of Guernsey and Rector of St Martin's Parish Church.
The Very Reverend Bob Key resigned in 2016.
A floodlight scheme is being proposed for The Martello Tower at First Tower, St Helier.
The decision is awaiting planning permission but it is hoped the scheme will bring the tower back to life.
Deputy Andrew Lewis says the fortification has been somewhat neglected for many years, but says it's the gateway to both the community of First Tower and St Helier.
Quote MessageThis is a great community initiative, that not only brightens up the area but also regenerates one of the island’s many Martello Towers, emphasising their historic significance.
Ted Vibert, Chairman of the community association
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Jewellery worth around £11,000 has been stolen from a house in Jersey over an extended period of time, police have said.
States of Jersey police are looking to trace the items, bought from Catherine Best, which they say went missing gradually between Christmas 2016 and 11 August 2017.
They have asked anyone who may have seen the jewellery itself, or advertisements for its sale to contact them on 612612, or on Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Image source, States of Jersey Police
Image source, States of Jersey PoliceBBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's finance industry is in "good health", according to the head of the islands financial services body, Guernsey Finance.
Chief executive, Dominic Wheatley, said regulation had improved since the 2008 global financial crisis, and the island had learnt the lessons of the past about being in line with the rest of the world in restricting the finance industry.
In 2013 the BBC looked back on what had changed in the finance industry in the UK five years after the crash, including tighter regulations on banks.
Quote MessageWhat we have learned is that we need to be in that mainstream, from the point of view of international regulatory standards, from the point of view of tax transparency, and from the quality of our industry. In all those three areas if you look at Guernsey now, and compare it to Guernsey in 2008, they are significantly stronger.
Dominic Wheatley, Chief executive, Guernsey Finance
BBC Radio Jersey
People operating drones should use more "common sense" according to the chairman of Jersey's National Park working group.
Jim Hopley said that while drones have their uses he is fully aware of the risk unregulated drones can pose.
Concerns have been raised by locals on the impact drones are having on island wildlife, particularly birds nesting around coastal areas.
The States of Jersey is yet to comment.
Quote MessageI would like to see the States and the Civil Aviation Authority bring forward the appropriate regulation that stops drone flying in the most sensitive areas. Certainly the Ecrehous [a small group of islands and rocks off Jersey] and parts of the north coast at certain times of the year.
Jim Hopley, Chairman, Jersey National Park working group
