Two Jersey secondary schools will have an extra headmaster overseeing their work after a leadership reshuffle by the education department.
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John McGuinness, current head of Grainville will oversee both Grainville and Haute Vallee as 'executive head' with his current deputy taking on the role of head teacher at Grainville.
Current Deputy Head of Hautlieu will take over as head of Haute Vallee as current head Dave Rowarth is joining the education department to improve the teaching of digital skills.
Education Chief Officer, Justin Donovan says while this is a new approach for Jersey it is a recognised way to improve a schools performance in the UK.
Brexit could hit fisheries with cost of up to £500,000 in Jersey
BBC Radio Jersey
Brexit could cost Jersey's farming and fisheries industry about £500,000 per year according to the States of Jersey.
Environment Minister, Deputy Steve Luce, says the money is likely to cover any tariffs associated with Britain no longer being a member of the European Union.
He was speaking during a Brexit debate in the States of Jersey and said it would mainly hit the island's shellfish exports.
Abuse victim lawyer 'impressed' at care inquiry work
BBC Radio Jersey
A lawyer acting for Jersey abuse victims says he is "impressed" by the work done by the States on implementing recommendations from the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report.
Alan Collins was responding to a progress report made to the States about the work that's been done since the report was published four months ago.
While Mr Collins says it shows there's a determination to learn from the report, he cautions that harder things are yet to come.
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Quote Message: The big challenge is to ensure that Jersey's laws when it comes to child welfare and child protection are fit for the 21st century. Jersey is going to have to work with others post Brexit and that is a major undertaking. from Alan Collins Lawyer for abuse victims
The big challenge is to ensure that Jersey's laws when it comes to child welfare and child protection are fit for the 21st century. Jersey is going to have to work with others post Brexit and that is a major undertaking.
A dry evening is on the way, with a cold and clear night.
Patchy mist and fog could form in the early hours.
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Regional union boss says 'industrial action' possible
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
The regional leader of a union representing 2,500 Jersey workers says his members will consider industrial action to get a better pay deal.
Unite Regional Secretary Peter Hughes is to campaign against what he sees as pay cuts for island workers.
He says he's concerned by the "austerity obsessed" Jersey government and says they "won’t be allowed to slash the wages of its workers".
A spokesman for the States disputed the claims from Mr Hughes and says they have offered to meet to brief him on discussions "so future comments can be more accurate".
He said: "It is
disappointing that a UK representative, who has not been involved in any
discussions, has made misleading statements that may worry States of Jersey
employees."
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David Noakes bailed ahead of 2018 trial
The creator of a controversial drug has been bailed ahead of a 2018 trial.
Three others, including Mr Noakes' ex-wife, also denied the charges.
Mr Noakes also denied money laundering.
Bailing
them, Judge Michael Grieve, QC warned them that failing to attend on 5
November 2018 would constitute a separate offence while the trial may go ahead
without them.
The trial is expected to last up to six weeks, and will take place at Southwark Crown
Court.
Prosecutors will not appeal against killer’s prison term
An investigation has been launched to trace the caller behind the hoax that led to the Waitrose building and car park evacuated this afternoon.
Staff at the supermarket contacted police after receiving the threat and made the decision to evacuate.
Earlier, a bomb disposal unit was dispatched to deal with the incident, buses were diverted and traffic was told to avoid the area.
Jersey secondary school has new head teacher
BBC Radio Jersey
Stuart Hughes will take over at Haute Vallée School in the new year, leaving his current post as a deputy head at Hautlieu School.
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Quote Message: I see real potential in Haute Vallée to support the development and learning of young people. There are already excellent working relationships between the students and teachers, and the caring nature of the staff means we are extremely well placed to move forward." from Stuart Hughes Incoming head teacher at Haute Vallée School
I see real potential in Haute Vallée to support the development and learning of young people. There are already excellent working relationships between the students and teachers, and the caring nature of the staff means we are extremely well placed to move forward."
Creator of drug made from human blood to stand trial
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David Noakes stood for election unsuccessfully in Guernsey in 2015.Image caption: David Noakes stood for election unsuccessfully in Guernsey in 2015.
The
creator of a controversial drug made from human blood will stand trial
for risking patient safety to pocket millions from the sale of outlawed
medicines.
David
Noakes, 64, is the CEO and beneficial owner of the Guernsey-based Immuno Biotech Ltd.
He
is said to have used the firm to actively promote products containing GcMAF,
made using human blood, by holding it out as a cure for a number of illnesses
and conditions including cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV and autism.
But
products containing GcMAF are thought to cause a significant health risk.
Noakes
appeared at Southwark Crown Court alongside associate Brian Hall, biochemist
Emma Ward and ex-wife and distribution firm director Loraine Noakes to deny
charges relating to the manufacture, possession and sale of products including
the drug.
The
former also denied money laundering in relation to £7m paid into Immuno's
Guernsey bank accounts and a further £2m Noakes raked in personally from
sales of GcMAF.
All
four will stand trial at the same court next year.
Barclays 'disappointed' by billion pound tax judgement
Sir David and Frederick Barclay, who own Brecqhou, a small island off Sark, said in a statement: "This is a disappointing outcome.
"Having succeeded in the High Court, the European Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal in a long process lasting over a decade, we are surprised by the Supreme Court's decision.
"Given the importance of the legal issues and the sums at stake, we felt a duty to pursue this to its ultimate conclusion.
"To that end, today's decision has provided legal certainty and we can now finally draw a line under this case."
Admiral Park evacuated: Latest from the scene
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
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The car park and premises at Guernsey's Waitrose store at Admiral Park have now been evacuated, after a "threat" involving an "alleged device", police said.
Guernsey Police said: "The store contacted us, having made the decision to evacuate the building.
"Our Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is currently in attendance and Guernsey Police are working to establish where the threat came from."
Guernsey Police have asked people to avoid the area, and buses have been diverted away from the site.
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Admiral Park likely to remain closed for some time
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'Executive Head' to oversee two Jersey schools
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Two Jersey secondary schools will have an extra headmaster overseeing their work after a leadership reshuffle by the education department.
John McGuinness, current head of Grainville will oversee both Grainville and Haute Vallee as 'executive head' with his current deputy taking on the role of head teacher at Grainville.
Current Deputy Head of Hautlieu will take over as head of Haute Vallee as current head Dave Rowarth is joining the education department to improve the teaching of digital skills.
Education Chief Officer, Justin Donovan says while this is a new approach for Jersey it is a recognised way to improve a schools performance in the UK.
Brexit could hit fisheries with cost of up to £500,000 in Jersey
BBC Radio Jersey
Brexit could cost Jersey's farming and fisheries industry about £500,000 per year according to the States of Jersey.
Environment Minister, Deputy Steve Luce, says the money is likely to cover any tariffs associated with Britain no longer being a member of the European Union.
He was speaking during a Brexit debate in the States of Jersey and said it would mainly hit the island's shellfish exports.
Parishes to receive one-off cut of £900,000
Jersey Evening Post
Each parish will receive a one-off cut of £900,000 set aside to pay rates bills on States properties this year.
Who are the Barclay brothers?
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
The billionaire Barclay brothers have lost a decades-long battle with HMRC today after the Supreme Court ruled that the taxman does not owe them £1.25bn.
But who are the owners of the Daily Telegraph, Sir Frederick and Sir David Barclay?
Abuse victim lawyer 'impressed' at care inquiry work
BBC Radio Jersey
A lawyer acting for Jersey abuse victims says he is "impressed" by the work done by the States on implementing recommendations from the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report.
Alan Collins was responding to a progress report made to the States about the work that's been done since the report was published four months ago.
While Mr Collins says it shows there's a determination to learn from the report, he cautions that harder things are yet to come.
Weather update: Clear and cool night
BBC Weather
A dry evening is on the way, with a cold and clear night.
Patchy mist and fog could form in the early hours.
Jersey:
Guernsey:
Regional union boss says 'industrial action' possible
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
The regional leader of a union representing 2,500 Jersey workers says his members will consider industrial action to get a better pay deal.
Unite Regional Secretary Peter Hughes is to campaign against what he sees as pay cuts for island workers.
He says he's concerned by the "austerity obsessed" Jersey government and says they "won’t be allowed to slash the wages of its workers".
A spokesman for the States disputed the claims from Mr Hughes and says they have offered to meet to brief him on discussions "so future comments can be more accurate".
He said: "It is disappointing that a UK representative, who has not been involved in any discussions, has made misleading statements that may worry States of Jersey employees."
David Noakes bailed ahead of 2018 trial
The creator of a controversial drug has been bailed ahead of a 2018 trial.
CEO and beneficial owner of the Guernsey-based Immuno Biotech Ltd, David Noakes, 64, today denied charges relating to the manufacture, possession, and sale of products including GcMAF.
Three others, including Mr Noakes' ex-wife, also denied the charges.
Mr Noakes also denied money laundering.
Bailing them, Judge Michael Grieve, QC warned them that failing to attend on 5 November 2018 would constitute a separate offence while the trial may go ahead without them.
The trial is expected to last up to six weeks, and will take place at Southwark Crown Court.
Prosecutors will not appeal against killer’s prison term
Jersey Evening Post
Prosecutors will not appeal against the length of the minimum jail term given to a killer who stabbed his neighbour 18 times, the JEP has learned.
Admiral Park: Police launch hoax investigation
BBC Channel Islands News
An investigation has been launched to trace the caller behind the hoax that led to the Waitrose building and car park evacuated this afternoon.
Staff at the supermarket contacted police after receiving the threat and made the decision to evacuate.
Earlier, a bomb disposal unit was dispatched to deal with the incident, buses were diverted and traffic was told to avoid the area.
Jersey secondary school has new head teacher
BBC Radio Jersey
Stuart Hughes will take over at Haute Vallée School in the new year, leaving his current post as a deputy head at Hautlieu School.
Guernsey Police: Admiral Park incident a 'hoax'
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Admiral Park 'threat': What do we know?
BBC Radio Guernsey
Industrial action threatened
Jersey Evening Post
Industrial action has been threatened by the island’s largest union as it urged its members to reject a three-year pay freeze proposed by the States.
Creator of drug made from human blood to stand trial
The creator of a controversial drug made from human blood will stand trial for risking patient safety to pocket millions from the sale of outlawed medicines.
David Noakes, 64, is the CEO and beneficial owner of the Guernsey-based Immuno Biotech Ltd.
He is said to have used the firm to actively promote products containing GcMAF, made using human blood, by holding it out as a cure for a number of illnesses and conditions including cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV and autism.
But products containing GcMAF are thought to cause a significant health risk.
Noakes appeared at Southwark Crown Court alongside associate Brian Hall, biochemist Emma Ward and ex-wife and distribution firm director Loraine Noakes to deny charges relating to the manufacture, possession and sale of products including the drug.
The former also denied money laundering in relation to £7m paid into Immuno's Guernsey bank accounts and a further £2m Noakes raked in personally from sales of GcMAF.
All four will stand trial at the same court next year.
Barclays 'disappointed' by billion pound tax judgement
Press Association
A £1.25bn tax ruling by the Supreme Court against a Barclay brothers-owned business has been greeted with both surprise and disappointment by the billionaire twins.
Sir David and Frederick Barclay, who own Brecqhou, a small island off Sark, said in a statement: "This is a disappointing outcome.
"Having succeeded in the High Court, the European Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal in a long process lasting over a decade, we are surprised by the Supreme Court's decision.
"Given the importance of the legal issues and the sums at stake, we felt a duty to pursue this to its ultimate conclusion.
"To that end, today's decision has provided legal certainty and we can now finally draw a line under this case."
Admiral Park evacuated: Latest from the scene
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
The car park and premises at Guernsey's Waitrose store at Admiral Park have now been evacuated, after a "threat" involving an "alleged device", police said.
Guernsey Police said: "The store contacted us, having made the decision to evacuate the building.
"Our Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is currently in attendance and Guernsey Police are working to establish where the threat came from."
Guernsey Police have asked people to avoid the area, and buses have been diverted away from the site.
Admiral Park likely to remain closed for some time
Motorists have been advised to avoid Guernsey's Admiral Park while police deal with an ongoing incident.
Admiral Park incident: Police bomb team dealing with 'threat'
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