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Guernsey Holocaust victims to be remembered at service
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Islanders are being invited to remember victims of the Holocaust in a local service later this month.
The Holocaust Memorial Day service will take place at the White Rock, St Peter Port, on Saturday, 27 January, at 12:00.
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Led by the Dean of Guernsey, it would reflect "the history and reality of life in Guernsey", the States said.
Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation are being asked to contact Guernsey Police or Crimestoppers.
Petit Bot burnt out car: UK specialists brought in
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
A fire expert
from the UK and a Home Office pathologist are being brought in to help with a Guernsey Police investigation into a burnt out car in which suspected skeletal remains have been found.
The fire specialist had already arrived and the pathologist was expected early next week, Guernsey Police said.
Engineers hope the work there and at West Park can be completed within four weeks.
States rep welcomes pensions breakthrough
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq has welcomed progress in discussions between the island's government and Unite, the union that challenged changes to States employees' pensions in court.
In April 2016 two workers, supported by Unite, began the legal proceedings.
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Quote Message: The proposal is a favourable development addressing the concerns of our valued employees whilst ensuring the pension arrangements remain as affordable and sustainable." from Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq
The proposal is a favourable development addressing the concerns of our valued employees whilst ensuring the pension arrangements remain as affordable and sustainable."
Police say the incident happened yesterday morning and claim the men pushed their way behind the pharmacy counter to take a quantity of medication, most of which has been recovered.
The two men are due to reappear in court on 7 January.
Empty property owners 'should be taxed'
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey property owners who allow shops to remain unoccupied should have to pay a tax, according to a deputy concerned about the degeneration of Les Quennevais.
Deputy Montfort Tadier says empty shops and a lack of maintenance have led to it looking very run down and unwelcoming.
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Quote Message: Conversations obviously need to be had about what kind of improvements can be made, we also need to look at potential legislation to do with empty property taxes." from Deputy Montford Tadier
Conversations obviously need to be had about what kind of improvements can be made, we also need to look at potential legislation to do with empty property taxes."
"I believe there are a great many people, there are a growing number of people who believe that the model we are proposing, this alternative model, is the best way forward for Guernsey," she said.
BreakingPension dispute: Union withdraws legal challenge
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
A union representing Guernsey public sector workers is to postpone its legal proceedings against the island's government and is to ballot members on a new pension deal.
The dispute was latched on to by Len McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite, who had accused the States of robbing workers of hard-earned pensions during his 2017 re-election campaign.
In a joint statement, the States and the union said "a more flexible
pension option" would now be considered, but the details would remain confidential.
Bitcoin death threat emails: The advice
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey authorities are issuing advice after receiving reports of people being threatened by ransom emails designed to get them to pay a ransom in Bitcoin, the virtual currency, in order to protect themselves or family members.
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The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and Joint Financial Crimes Unit (JFCU) said they were taking the allegations "very seriously".
However, they added that they did not believe that there was a credible threat to islanders.
They've issued this advice for anyone who gets the ransom email:
A Jersey potato farmer fears his business may have to close if he can't find more foreign workers.
Paul Carre said his business was reliant on EU migrants to plant his crops at this time of year.
Previously, he would have had 28 staff in the fields. He said he currently only had two.
He blamed the falling value of the pound, saying he believed many people were preferring to stay at home to earn comparatively better wages.
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Quote Message: If this carries on like this, there won't be a future. If we can't get the staff, we can't do the work, we can't get the potatoes in the ground and we'll be out of business." from Paul Carre Jersey Potato farmer
If this carries on like this, there won't be a future. If we can't get the staff, we can't do the work, we can't get the potatoes in the ground and we'll be out of business."
Jersey beaches seeing 'more rubbish washing up than ever'
Freddie Miller
Broadcast Journalist BBC Radio Jersey
Increasing quantities of rubbish are washing up on Jersey's beaches, according to an environmental campaigner.
Pieces of plastic from lobster pots from as far away as Maine and New Hampshire in the United States were found recently.
Andy Farmer, organiser of Channel Islands beach cleans this weekend, said he was encouraging islanders to play their part in combating a global issue.
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Quote Message: For centuries, the sea has been used as a dumping ground. It's like a giant rug - you can sweep things under and you will never see them again. Unfortunately, now that rug is bulging at the seams and everything is popping up onto our beaches." from Andy Farmer Chairman, Littlefeet Environmental
For centuries, the sea has been used as a dumping ground. It's like a giant rug - you can sweep things under and you will never see them again. Unfortunately, now that rug is bulging at the seams and everything is popping up onto our beaches."
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Live updates for the Channel Islands have finished for the day, but we'll be back at 07:00 on Monday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
Don't forget BBC Channel Islands News on BBC One later.
There will also be news through the night on your BBC Local Radio station.
Guernsey Holocaust victims to be remembered at service
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Islanders are being invited to remember victims of the Holocaust in a local service later this month.
The Holocaust Memorial Day service will take place at the White Rock, St Peter Port, on Saturday, 27 January, at 12:00.
Led by the Dean of Guernsey, it would reflect "the history and reality of life in Guernsey", the States said.
Wreaths will be laid by the Bailiff to remember three Jewish women deported from Guernsey who later died at Auschwitz, slave workers who died in the islands, and Guernsey people who resisted the World War Two occupation who died in Nazi prisons and concentration camps.
Weather: Cloudy, breezy and showery on Saturday
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A breezy night with cloud coming and going. The cloud perhaps thickening from the west as the night progresses.
Minimum temperature: 5C (41F).
Saturday will be a cloudy and breezy day with occasional showery outbreaks, especially in the afternoon.
Maximum temperature: 7C (45F).
Reward offered to identify 'offensive' graffiti vandals
Mike Wilkins
BBC Channel Islands News
A reward of up to £1,000 is being offered to catch graffiti vandals in Guernsey.
Police said they had taken the decision to encourage the public's help in tracking down individuals who had targeted several sites across the island.
Constable Nicholas Boughay said the vandalism was having a "huge impact" as it was often offensive.
Family liaison officers helping family of missing Latvian man
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Family liaison officers are in "close contact" with the family of a missing 33-year-old Latvian man, Guernsey Police say.
Guernsey resident Mikus Alps has not been seen since the early hours of Monday morning, when he was at a residential address in St Saviour.
Police say they are "keeping an open mind" about the investigation, but "there remains a possibility" Mr Alps' disappearance is linked to the discovery of what are believed to be human skeletal remains in a burnt out car.
Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation are being asked to contact Guernsey Police or Crimestoppers.
Petit Bot burnt out car: UK specialists brought in
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
A fire expert from the UK and a Home Office pathologist are being brought in to help with a Guernsey Police investigation into a burnt out car in which suspected skeletal remains have been found.
The fire specialist had already arrived and the pathologist was expected early next week, Guernsey Police said.
The car was found burnt out in a secluded area near Petit Bot on Monday 8 January.
If human remains were confirmed, a post-mortem examination would then be carried out, the force said.
Church building fabric ‘has not been damaged by toilet project’
Jersey Evening Post
Stonework on St Lawrence Church has not been damaged by a project to create a toilet extension, the church’s rector has said.
Jersey storm damage repairs 'to cost £80k'
Robert Hall
BBC News correspondent
Repairs to Jersey's sea defences following Storm Eleanor are now expected to cost about £80,000.
Of that, £50,000 will be spent at Greve De Lecq, where granite blocks have been used to stabilise a breach near the pier.
Engineers hope the work there and at West Park can be completed within four weeks.
States rep welcomes pensions breakthrough
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq has welcomed progress in discussions between the island's government and Unite, the union that challenged changes to States employees' pensions in court.
It was due to re-commence legal proceedings against the States on Monday, but will instead ballot members on a new pensions deal.
In April 2016 two workers, supported by Unite, began the legal proceedings.
Two men charged in connection with Boots robbery
Euan Mahy
BBC Radio Guernsey
Two men have been remanded in custody after appearing in Guernsey's Magistrates Court this morning, charged with robbing medicine from Boots in the High Street.
Police say the incident happened yesterday morning and claim the men pushed their way behind the pharmacy counter to take a quantity of medication, most of which has been recovered.
The two men are due to reappear in court on 7 January.
Empty property owners 'should be taxed'
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey property owners who allow shops to remain unoccupied should have to pay a tax, according to a deputy concerned about the degeneration of Les Quennevais.
Deputy Montfort Tadier says empty shops and a lack of maintenance have led to it looking very run down and unwelcoming.
Public support for two-school model 'growing'
Gareth Owen
BBC Radio Guernsey
One of the four Guernsey politicians promoting the two-school model for secondary education believes public support is growing for their proposals.
Deputy Rhian Tooley was speaking after a public meeting on the plans last night, attended by about 160 people. They are competing against the education committee's plans for three island secondary schools.
"I believe there are a great many people, there are a growing number of people who believe that the model we are proposing, this alternative model, is the best way forward for Guernsey," she said.
West coast road closing on Monday evening
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Opening of new hospital 'will not be delayed'
Jersey Evening Post
The opening of the new hospital will not be delayed, despite the planning application being rejected this week, the project director has said.
Schools presentation also being streamed online
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Monday's presentation of Guernsey Education Committee's three-school model for secondary education will also be broadcast live on the internet.
Almost 300 people watched last night's two-school presentation online.
BreakingPension dispute: Union withdraws legal challenge
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
A union representing Guernsey public sector workers is to postpone its legal proceedings against the island's government and is to ballot members on a new pension deal.
Legal proceedings were due to re-commence on Monday in the dispute over the move to a career average pension scheme, previously backed by all public sector worker unions with the exception of Unite.
The dispute was latched on to by Len McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite, who had accused the States of robbing workers of hard-earned pensions during his 2017 re-election campaign.
In a joint statement, the States and the union said "a more flexible pension option" would now be considered, but the details would remain confidential.
Bitcoin death threat emails: The advice
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey authorities are issuing advice after receiving reports of people being threatened by ransom emails designed to get them to pay a ransom in Bitcoin, the virtual currency, in order to protect themselves or family members.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and Joint Financial Crimes Unit (JFCU) said they were taking the allegations "very seriously".
However, they added that they did not believe that there was a credible threat to islanders.
They've issued this advice for anyone who gets the ransom email:
Geochemist heads to Antarctica
Jersey Evening Post
A Jerseywoman is preparing for an Antarctic adventure after being chosen to take part in a ground-breaking leadership, strategy and science project specifically for women.
Potato farming: 'No future without migrant staff'
BBC Channel Islands News
A Jersey potato farmer fears his business may have to close if he can't find more foreign workers.
Paul Carre said his business was reliant on EU migrants to plant his crops at this time of year.
Previously, he would have had 28 staff in the fields. He said he currently only had two.
He blamed the falling value of the pound, saying he believed many people were preferring to stay at home to earn comparatively better wages.
Jersey beaches seeing 'more rubbish washing up than ever'
Freddie Miller
Broadcast Journalist BBC Radio Jersey
Increasing quantities of rubbish are washing up on Jersey's beaches, according to an environmental campaigner.
Pieces of plastic from lobster pots from as far away as Maine and New Hampshire in the United States were found recently.
Andy Farmer, organiser of Channel Islands beach cleans this weekend, said he was encouraging islanders to play their part in combating a global issue.