Channel Islands News
Strong winds lead to Easter holiday travel disruption.
itv.com/news/channel/2…At least 3,000 athletes and team support staff will be travelling to Guernsey. People are being encouraged to make the most of the free transport. islandfm.com/news/guernsey/…
Jersey's Honorary Polish Consul leads project to house 250 Ukranian refugees in Poland.
itv.com/news/channel/2…Guernsey's emissions lower than pre-pandemic - States bbc.in/3G5XTpi
Care bosses in Jersey say health care system is unfair on agency workers.
itv.com/news/channel/2…AI low-risk in the short term – Economic Development | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/ai-lo…
Guernsey today – Occasional rain, perhaps heavy, clearing mid-am to isolated showers. Sunny periods pm, perhaps the odd brief shower. Max: 12°C
Wind - SW-W strong F7 to gale F8, occasionally severe gale F9 with gusts to 70mph until dawn, gradually decreasing strong F6 to 7 pm.WATCH: "My perception on life has completely changed" | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/watch…
You watch back tonight's programme on our website.
⚽️ With 100 days on the clock - Guernsey gets set for the Island Games.
🎼 And after years of practice - six young singers warm up for the Royal Albert Hall.
All that and more:
itv.com/news/channel/2…Get up to speed on today’s debate ⤵️
@sjdelarue and @matt_fallaize have your ‘Shorthand States’ round-up 🎧
Listen: pod.fo/e/1708bbSubcontractors say it is unlikely they will get any money back after meeting with liquidators on Monday.
itv.com/news/channel/2…Weather tomorrow: Cloudy with rain, perhaps heavy at first, soon clearing to showers, becoming brighter later. pm: Max: 12°C.
Wind: West to southwest gale F8, occasionally severe gale F9 at first with gusts to 65mph, gradually decreasing to strong F6 to 7 by the afternoon.Winds could reach speeds of over 70mph with up to 20mm of rainfall expected in a very short period.
itv.com/news/channel/2…Policy & Resources president Peter Ferbrache told the States yesterday that other committees would need to find savings which could total up to around £10m. in real terms in 2024.
guernseypress.com/news/2023/03/3…Serena Kersten says there are lots of negative pressures on young teenage girls and around body image that can affect their confidence in playing sports.
itv.com/news/channel/2…There has been some unsettled weather this afternoon with more to come. Winds could reach speeds of 65mph tomorrow. Shireen has your latest forecast:
itv.com/news/channel/w…News of a new temporary Chief Health Officer comes after Caroline Landon announced she was stepping down from the role.
itv.com/news/channel/2…With strong winds due as the Trident season begins this Saturday, Peter Wilcox said that the weather will always play the biggest part in the success of his business and the island.
ecs.page.link/miTmRIcart Road and the public car park at Icart Point will be closed to vehicle access in the next couple of weeks for tree surgery works, but to make sure no one’s plans are disrupted over Easter, Traffic and Highway Services have made sure access is possible over Easter weekend 👇 twitter.com/GsyTraffic/sta…
Advanced Warning
Icart Road / Car Park – St Martin
Due to tree surgery works being carried out at Icart Road during the following periods, Icart Road and the public car park at Icart Point will be closed:
Monday 3rd April – Thursday 6th April
Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th April🥀 Guernsey's States is currently debating a complete ban of glyphosate locally.
📱 Listen live on 1116MW, DAB+ & online: bbc.in/3Gr7JlZDPA granted new powers to fine (some) unsightly property | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/dpa-g…
The States has approved the Guernsey Post Limited - Annual Report and Accounts.
Pour: 35, Contre: 0, Did Not Vote: 4, Absent: 1. statesvoting-records.gov.gg/Propositions/D…Fines to be issued over 'unsightly' buildings in Guernsey bbc.in/415dRIv
A circus of puffins will take flight to their new perches over the next few days, after their official unveiling at Government House
ecs.page.link/oB9gL🚌 If you live in Guernsey there's good news for bus travel this July.
bit.ly/3lQOhaYThe States has voted in favour of the propositions (as amended) on the DPA's policy letter titled 'Provisions to Address Land which is Affecting the Amenity of an Area'.
Pour: 24, Contre: 12, Ne Vote Pas: 3, Absent: 1. statesvoting-records.gov.gg/Propositions/D…Volunteers are needed for the Bailiwick bat Survey. Bat calls are recorded and analysed to give an idea of the distribution of species. islandfm.com/news/guernsey/…
Today marks 100 days until the Island Games when Guernsey will welcome around 3,000 visitors!
To make transport easier, the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure has decided to offer free bus travel during the games.
More at gov.gg/free-bus-trave…☁️ After a cloudy and grey start, find out how the rest of the day is looking - @ShireenJordan has your latest forecast:
itv.com/news/channel/w…GHA losing States’ support an “unrealistic scenario” | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/gha-l…
The States has voted in favour of Amendment 2 (Queripel/Inder) on the Policy Letter entitled "Proposals for Provisions to Address Land which is Affecting the Amenity of an Area".
Pour: 18, Contre: 17, Ne Vote Pas: 3, Absent: 2. statesvoting-records.gov.gg/Propositions/D…A combination of doctors’ instincts and pioneering treatment helped save the life of a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a night out in Town.
ecs.page.link/Zv3zvBailiwick Bat Survey: Volunteers needed to record local bats bbc.in/3M8lGZH
🏫 Will States of Guernsey buildings be included in new plans to fine unsightly buildings?
🏡 People's homes are set to be exempt if the proposals are accepted by deputies today.
📱 Listen live on 1116MW, DAB+ or online: bbc.in/3KjrgadWe are livestreaming the States meeting today through the following links:
Thursday 30th March morning: bit.ly/40kbLUM
Thursday 30th March afternoon: bit.ly/40tb5fOCourt closes inquest into mesothelioma case | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/court…
Nearly 2,200 athletes from 24 different countries will compete in 14 different sports across 25 venues over the space of one week this July, with over 1,600 medals up for grabs.
guernseypress.com/news/2023/03/3…Guernsey this morning: Some sunny intervals but often cloudy, with a few showers likely, perhaps heavy.
this afternoon: Some sunny spells but the odd shower still likely, then increasingly cloudy late afternoon, with rain by dusk.
Max: 13°C
Wind: Southwest moderate F4 to fresh F5Good morning, here's @KatieChiangITV with today's top stories.
At least 3,000 athletes, coaches and support staff will be heading to Guernsey in July for the Island Games. islandfm.com/news/guernsey/…
100 days to go! 🥇
The final countdown to @Guernsey_2023 is on as organisers publish the full sports programme ahead of this summer’s NatWest International Island Games.
Read more: bit.ly/3lVdeSAPeople in Jersey asked to share their experiences of lockdown to help create a Covid archive.
itv.com/news/channel/2…Safe place for victims of sexual assault launching in town | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/sarc-…
Island Games: 100-day countdown to Guernsey event begins
bbc.in/42Q9sumGames 100 day countdown begins with programme launch | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/games…
Companies shortlisted to install Sark electrical grid bbc.in/3JVvDXx
Free cycling sessions are being offered to people in Jersey to help boost their fitness.
itv.com/news/channel/2…Guernsey today: Rather cloudy with a few showers, mainly this morning, perhaps occasionally heavy. Some sunny intervals developing with the chance of the odd shower this afternoon becoming cloudy with rain likely by dusk. Max: 14°C
What happened at the States today?
@sjdelarue and @matt_fallaize recap the key debates and decisions on our daily ‘Shorthand States’ podcast 🗣️
Listen: pod.fo/e/1704b2Tim Evans works in a local café and has been supported by the Guernsey Employment Trust to develop his confidence.
itv.com/news/channel/2…Guernsey tomorrow – Sunny intervals with a few showers likely, perhaps occasionally heavy, becoming cloudy with rain likely towards dusk. Max: 14°C.
Wind – Southwest moderate F4, occasionally fresh F5 backing south towards dusk.An influx of porpoises has been detected in a particular area off Jersey's north-east coast. Find out why below:
itv.com/news/channel/2…Jersey students studying at a London university will get an extra 10% in their maintenance grants from September. There are also changes to the wider banding system and bonuses for care leavers.
itv.com/news/channel/2…The whistleblower's comments have been described by Reform Jersey as "damning" and "raising serious questions which must be addressed".
itv.com/news/channel/2…Month to fix online fault affecting parking ticket payment | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/month…
Tidy Police proposals ‘diluted’ with successful amendment | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/tidy-…
🌤️ Some bright spells out there this afternoon. Shireen has your latest weather forecast:
itv.com/news/channel/w…A traffic mirror will be installed at the junction of Rue des Traversains and Rectory Hill, following a request that was submitted to THS last month by Kevin Gaudion who lives nearby.
guernseypress.com/news/2023/03/2…Guernsey's Sexual Assault Referral Centre will be initially located on the North Plantation.
Centre manager Charlie Cox is appealing to members of the public to give their ideas, so that the blank canvas of the site can be built on.
More info: gov.gg/pilot-sarc-loc…Contested election for E&I seat sees narrow win for Deputy Matthews | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/deput…
From April, around 500 employers in Guernsey and Alderney will be asked to complete the 2023 annual Economic Activity Return.
Selected employers are required to complete this to provide data needed to produce accurate economic statistics.
More info: gov.gg/economicactivi…Seigneur Peter de Sausmarez is not letting Covid, pneumonia, sepsis, a heart attack or age slow him down, as the 81-year-old gears up for a busy summer season.
guernseypress.com/news/2023/03/2…Temporary ropes have again been installed on Lihou to protect breeding pairs of internationally important bird species which have been seen nesting around Lihou.
For more info about what you can do to protect Lihou's wildlife, go to gov.gg/ropes-installe…
📷 Paul HillionA pioneering feat by the Guernsey medical team who carried out this lifesaving operation.
itv.com/news/channel/2…A pioneering head trauma treatment, which was performed in Guernsey's PEH, has been published in medical journals after it saved the life of a young islander. islandfm.com/news/guernsey/…
Guernsey woman's life saved by pioneering treatment in emergency department bbc.in/3nr0bZE
Children are already being screened for dyslexia in schools, as the Dyslexia Day Centre sees an absence of students this academic year.
guernseypress.com/news/2023/03/2…The States has elected Deputy Aidan Matthews as a Member of the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure. Deputy Matthews polled 18 votes and Deputy Le Tissier polled 17 votes. There was 1 blank paper and 1 spoilt paper.
Life-saving treatment makes medical history | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/life-…
Pioneering lifesaving treatment carried out in Guernsey saved Sophie Lundon’s life, after she suffered a serious head injury, and meant she could be flown safely to the UK for further treatment.
Thank you Sophie for sharing your story.
More at:
gov.gg/pioneering-tre…For World #AutismAcceptanceWeek we asked Emily & Michael to tell us a bit about their experiences.
Please see part 2 below or at the following link: youtu.be/8Vpi2y1ZAZY
Part 1 can be found here: bit.ly/AATPart1Deputy @AidanDSMatthews has been elected as a member of Guernsey's Environment and Infrastructure Committee.
He beat Deputy Chris Le Tissier in a secret ballot by 18 votes to 17.
He replaces Deputy Sam Haskins on the committee.“Persistent and frequent” downtime of gov.gg questioned | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/persi…
Deputy @AidanDSMatthews has been put forward by @Lindsay_Gsy for the vacancy on Environment and Infrastructure.
Deputy Chris Le Tissier has been put forward by Deputy Peter Ferbrache.
Listen live on 1116MW, DAB+ and online: bbc.in/3G2urACGuernsey States committees asked to make 2.5% and 3% savings bbc.in/3zhFMsy
Reminder that the States Meeting links can be accessed through these links twitter.com/Govgg/status/1…
We are livestreaming the States meeting today through the following links:
Wednesday 29th March morning: https://t.co/vIoW2F0EbW
Wednesday 29th March afternoon: https://t.co/gfejzxOqlhTraining to help with new law offered to charities bbc.in/3lQf9bg
P&R launch cost-reduction 'subgroup’ | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/pr-la…
States Notice
Please note the following road closure
Butes Lane Road Closed
Tomorrow 30th March 08.00 – 15.00Bill for consultant work on tax review revealed | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/bill-…
🏚️ Will deputies back plans to fine the owners of 'unsightly' buildings?
🏢 Could they include @Govgg buildings in the new rules? Or will politicians back proposals to exempt private houses?
📱 Listen live on 1116MW, DAB+ or online: bbc.in/3lOrIDMCharles Parkinson, who was president of the STSB at the time of the negotiations, said that the agreement had been reached so as to maintain a good relationship with the current tenants.
guernseypress.com/news/2023/03/2…Chefs show they're 'game' to learn more | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/chefs…
We are livestreaming the States meeting today through the following links:
Wednesday 29th March morning: bit.ly/3LE9OhG
Wednesday 29th March afternoon: bit.ly/3JX2HQeThe RCM and Prospect unions have joined the RCN and Unite in accepting a three year pay deal, with a government pledge to review pay-parity. islandfm.com/news/guernsey/…
Good morning, here's @KatieChiangITV with today's top stories.
People who have experienced sexual violence are being asked to help design a new centre that will support them and other victims independently from the police. islandfm.com/news/guernsey/…
The DPA announced late yesterday that it would support Deputy Neil Inder’s amendment to remove what he has labelled a ‘snoopers’ charter’ from the proposed ‘clear up’ regime.
guernseypress.com/news/2023/03/2…Guernsey unions accept States pay offer bbc.in/3zlYyip
Guernsey today : Mostly cloudy with mist or fog and a little rain or drizzle at first this morning, then sunny spells developing, cloudier again later this afternoon, perhaps with some rain around dusk. Max: 14°C.
South to southwest light F3 to moderate F4, occasionally fresh F5.Search for owner of lost rucksack filled with a compass, a quiz sheet and a copy of Private Eye.
itv.com/news/channel/2…Meet the 'Fools with Tools' | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/meet-…
St Martin's Primary School vehicles ban trialled bbc.in/40A0WOm
Victims of sexual assault asked to help design new support centre in Guernsey.
itv.com/news/channel/2…'Save our species' | Bailiwick Express gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/la-so…
Guernsey today: Mostly cloudy with mist or fog and a little rain or drizzle at first, brightening up during the morning. Bright with a little sunshine at first this afternoon, but increasingly cloudy later. Max: 14°C.