Updates from Monday 23 April until Friday 27 April 2018
Personal stories could decide Haut de la Garenne's future
Swastika drawn over Jersey election candidate's poster.
Work to clear vegetation on cliff path begins in Guernsey
Nearly half of electric bicycle subsidy spent in 10 days
Apart from the odd morning shower, tomorrow looks set to be dry with spells of sunshine, particularly during the afternoon.
Maximum temperature: 9 to 12C (48 to 54F)
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey residents are being urged to submit their tax returns, external early in a bid to avoid the last-minute rushes seen in previous years.
Currently about 40,000 of the 64,000 returns are outstanding, with less than a month to the 25 May submission deadline.
"If taxpayers file close to the deadline, we will need to take on temporary staff to deal with the volume of returns received and for the subsequent return logging," said Richard Summersgill, the Comptroller of Taxes.
"Last-minute and late filing costs taxpayers money, because of the administration spike and, for those filing late, their £250 compulsory late-filing fee."
BBC Radio Guernsey
Two extra speakers have been confirmed for a public meeting being held on the assisted dying proposals going before the States of Guernsey next month.
Dr Richard Scheffer, a retired palliative care consultant and former hospice medical director and Jonathan Romain, a rabbi, writer and broadcaster, will join Robert Preston and Dr Carol Davis at the event on Tuesday.
Allow X content?
This article contains content provided by X. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read X’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey police say Antony John Quant, 50, "has never shown any remorse for his horrific crimes forcing his three victims to give evidence at his trial".
Det Sgt Lynda McKenna said: "These victims have shown incredible courage throughout the case, having carried so much trauma with them for so many years.
"They have all been deprived of the innocence of children when they should have felt safe at the hands of a dangerous man.
"This case shows that no matter the passage of time the States of Jersey Police will work with victims to put an offender before court.
"This abhorrent behavior will not be tolerated in our society."
Quant was found guilty of eight cases of indecent assault, seven of rape and five of sodomy committed against three victims more than 30 years ago.
He was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and 10 years on the sex offender’s register in Jersey's Royal Court.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The States of Guernsey are aiming to save up to £2.2m per year through better management of their properties.
The public estate is currently worth £2.5bn and includes more than 300 buildings.
As well as cutting costs by rationalising the portfolio, the States are looking to increase revenues from existing properties, and are budgeting £4m over four years from property sales.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The States of Guernsey will spend £700,000 on improvements to the La Mare de Carteret schools before the start of the next school year in September.
Deputy Matt Fallaize, President of the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture, said the schools, pupils and staff had "suffered" from lack of investment in recent years.
He said: "This [under-investment] has been allowed to happen on the premise that completely new facilities might be just a few years away, but our committee does not believe it is acceptable to maintain the facilities in their current condition any longer."
BBC Radio Jersey
A St Helier man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after previously being found guilty of historic sexual abuse.
Antony John Quant, 50, was convicted of 20 charges.
They included raping a boy and a girl between 1978 and 1989, relating to three victims aged from five to 14.
John Fernandez
BBC Radio Guernsey
No-one has been nominated for Sark's by-election.
Nominations closed at 14:00 for polling on the 16 May - the same day as Jersey's general election.
It follows a series of uncontested elections in the island - where fewer candidates have stood than the number of available seats in Chief Pleas so no voting took place.
This has led to calls for reform of the island's government and electoral process.
Arthur Rolfe, Speaker of Chief Pleas and returning officer, expressed disappointment that no-one had come forward, but says he expects it will be different when the general election is held in December.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The States of Guernsey needs to maximise the value of the public portfolio and transform the way property is managed and operated, according to the president of the States' Trading Supervisory Board (STSB).
There are plans to rationalise the public estate, which consists of more than 300 buildings and has a value of £2.5bn.
Quote MessageThe States has a substantial and diverse land and property portfolio. We have to ensure that, where appropriate, we maximise the value of that portfolio, not necessarily financial, and improve the way that internal services are delivered to support the States’ policy priorities. We therefore need to transform the way that we manage, operate and service the properties across the States.
Charles Parkinson, STSB President
BBC Radio Guernsey
Works along Grandes Rocques and Port Soif on Guernsey's west coast have been completed and the road will be open before 14:00, the States has said.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey needs a new cremator and crematorium, according to the States' Trading Supervisory Board.
The new equipment will cost £867,000, according to proposals that are due to be debated at a future States meeting.
The new crematorium itself will then cost a further £3.88m, politiicans have been told.
Jersey Evening Post
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Braye Road in Guernsey won't be opening until Wednesday now due to a culvert under the road.
I didn't know what a culvert was so here's what my search engine told me...
Quote MessageA tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road or railway.
BBC Radio Jersey
There are many ways that old sites such as Haut de la Garenne can be redeemed, the Director of Children's Policy in Jersey says.
It comes after nearly 1,000 people completed a questionnaire on what should happen to the former Jersey children's home.
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry ended, Chief Minister Ian Gorst said islanders would have their say on what should happen to the building which was at the centre of many allegations of abuse.
Andrew Heaven said a report is being prepared for the Council of Ministers based on the opinions given to them during the consultation.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
A man found dead at an address in York Street in Jersey on Tuesday has been named by police as 35-year-old Ryan Munro.
A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug and is on police bail.
Offices said an investigation into the death was continuing.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
This year's programme of cliff cutting has begun in Guernsey.
The first section to get the trim is between Les Tielles and Cruh Mahie.
Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services is responsible for managing the maintenance programme, which covers 28.5 miles of paths between La Vallette and Fort Pezeries, ensuring they're cut twice a year.
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Work to create a catering facility in St Peter for the Jersey General Hospital will begin in the middle of May, the Health Department confirmed.
Jersey's Planning Committee approved the proposals to change the units in the St Peter Industrial Park last week.
Construction company Camerons Ltd has been appointed to create the new units following a competitive tender process.
The work is expected to take nine months.
Guernsey Press
BBC Radio Jersey
St Helier is spending £25,000 to create two small parks to provide "an open space" for parish residents according to parish officials.
The sites, known as pocket parks, will be next to the Pet Cabin on Queens Road, and at the old La Pouquelaye school.
Constable Simon Crowcroft said the money would be well spent and they would take care to make the parks suitable for local residents.
He said: "The residents we spoke to are not keen these places become public parks full of people shouting and playing music.
"They see these places as important for biodiversity and they want them to be managed."
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Have you ever fancied your own windmill?
A man in Guernsey is lucky enough to have one in his back garden, and now it's being restored.
The mill was previously just a derelict shell in Ian McKellar's garden, but it's now being restored back to working order.
Mr McKellar had originally planned to convert the building into a two-bedroom house, but said he now wanted the mill to be fully operational.
