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  1. Student's own social posts proved failure to self-isolate

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Carys Ann Ingram, 22, was fined a total of £6,600 by Jersey's Magistrate's Court on Thursday after admitting breaching Covid self-isolation rules.

    The student arrived from Manchester on 12 October and was required to self-isolate until a test on day five after arrival returned a negative result.

    Three days after she had arrived she went shopping in St Helier.

    Someone on her flight tested positive so she was asked to isolate until she had the results of a test on day eight, but the court heard she was seen at First Tower on the 18 October and at El Tico three days later with her own instagram photos used as evidence.

    The tracing team had difficulty finding her at her registered address and contacted her by phone when she was arrested and admitted both breaches.

    She was fined £600 or 3 weeks imprisonment for the first and £6,000 or 24 weeks imprisonment for the second.

    Assistant magistrate Peter Harris said it was the first case of its kind in the island.

  2. Poppy Appeal begins in Jersey

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Jersey officials and school children will be part of the Field of Rememberance ceremony later, marking the start of the Poppy Appeal.

    There will be prayers led by the Dean of Jersey, and a tall white cross will be put up near the Great War memorial in the parade.

    Meanwhile, Jersey's Lieutenant Governor and his wife Lady Dalton are to meet volunteers from the Royal British Legion, to hear about the challenges of organising this year's appeal.

    The poppy shop also opens later in the old Beghins shoe shop on King Street, where islanders can purchase items like pins, poppy themed masks and brooches.

  3. Doctor's Covid advice sent to parents ahead of half-term

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A senior Jersey doctor is reassuring parents there are strict measures in place to manage any future cases of coronavirus found in the island's schools.

    Dr Ivan Muscat has written to parents with health and safety advice ahead of the half-term holiday.

    There's been a small number of Covid-19 cases confirmed at some Jersey primary schools recently.

    In his letter, Dr Muscat says health experts, the education department and contact tracing team have been able to respond quickly to these cases in order to stop the virus spreading further.

  4. Business improvement since June, survey says

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A Government of Jersey survey suggests businesses are doing significantly better than they were four months ago.

    The business tendency survey asked companies how much trade they are doing and how optimistic they are about the future.

    The finance industry is doing particularly well and recovering from the initial effects of the coronavirus lockdown.

    The survey said between June and the end of September, both finance and other businesses saw their highest ever rise in activity compared to previous months.

    This reflects the period when initial trading restrictions on shops were eased.

    Finance companies expect to improve further in the remaining months of the year, although other industries are not so optimistic.

  5. Eighty-one Covid-19 cases in Jersey

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Jersey, six of whom were found in the community, taking the total to 81.

    The positive results have come from one person with symptoms seeking healthcare, another from admissions screening at the hospital and four from contact tracing, the Government of Jersey said.

    Of these, two have been found in the island's school system, one at St John's primary school, where a class bubble have been asked to self-isolate and the school deep cleaned.

    The second is in a support staff worker at Le Roquier School, which remains open as the individual has not been in the building for more than a week.

    The final case was from the arrivals testing programme.

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  6. St John Primary Covid-19 case found

    A Covid-19 case has been found at Jersey's St John’s Primary School.

    One class bubble of students are not in school and the children have been told to self-isolate, the Government of Jersey confirmed.

    The pupils will be tested on day five and eight, if consent from their parents or carer is given.

    The school has been disinfected and is still open after taking advice from the government's public health team.

    A government spokeswoman said: "The children in isolation will continue to receive school work and will carry on with their education."

  7. School support team worker tests positive for Covid

    Andrew Segal

    BBC News

    A school support team worker from Le Rocquier School has tested positive for Covid, education bosses have confirmed.

    The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills said it was made aware on Tuesday evening of the test result.

    It said the individual had "not been in school this week, therefore has had no interaction with staff, students or parents".

    It added the school remained open following advice from the Contract Tracing team and all parents had been informed.

    Quote Message: The school continues to follow the very latest advice from the Health Department and the safety of pupils, families and staff remains paramount." from Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills
    Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills
  8. Most of England on amber or red Covid travel alert

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Virtually the whole of England will be considered amber or red on Jersey's traffic light system of coronavirus risk from this weekend.

    Only four areas in the country will still be considered green after the latest changes to the light system.

    They are Arun, Folkestone and the Isle of Wight on the south coast, and Torridge in north Devon. Everywhere else will be either amber or red.

    Anyone travelling red or amber areas will have to isolate for one or two weeks when they come back to Jersey.

    The changes will apply from 00:01 on Saturday.

    In Europe:

    • The whole of France will be red or amber, with no green areas at all
    • Poland goes from amber to red
    • Portugal remains red, but its island of Madeira will still be considered at low risk and green
    Jersey map of England coronavirus risk
  9. 'Perfect storm' causes full migration policy delay

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A full migration policy for Jersey is still being written and discussed because of a "perfect storm" of factors, a senior politician has said.

    A full policy was expected to be announced in the States on Tuesday, but ministers said officials said they still needed more data.

    That is despite the island's government trying to come up with a coherent policy for several years.

    Deputy Rowland Huelin, responsible for drawing up the new policy, said it had been complicated by changes dictated by Brexit, and the island being caught in trying to attract skilled workers while, at the same time, limiting the number of people living there.

    He said: "It's a perfect storm, with Brexit, coronavirus and trying to get a balanced population policy which suits islanders and visitors alike."

  10. New boss for public accounts scrutiny body

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Deputy Inna Gardiner has been appointed the new chairperson of Jersey's Public Accounts Committee.

    The scrutiny panel is responsible for ensuring public money is spent efficiently and assessing whether the public sector is using money properly.

    She takes over from Senator Sarah Ferguson, and is due to form a new committee with a different membership.

  11. Hotel fined £20k for breaching Covid guidance

    A hotel has been fined £20,000 for failing to comply with public health Covid-19 guidelines, Jersey's government has said.

    Salt & Pepper Pots Ltd, trading as the Marina Metro hotel in Havre des Pas, was issued the fine following a hearing before the Licensing Assembly on Monday in what was the "first case of its kind", officials said.

    The hearing was called after police raised concerns with the licensee during two late-night visits in September.

    Footage from officers’ body-worn cameras "showed customers failing to physical distance, dancing to loud music, shouting and drinking whilst standing, in breach of public health guidance", the government said.

    On another occasion in September, officers "flagged up concerns to the licensee about the number of people in attendance at a private event, which far exceeded the maximum number of 40 people allowed for gatherings set out in public guidance", it added.

    Home Affairs Minister Len Norman said he hoped the case "will act as a warning by showing that the authorities will take action when licensees breach the public health guidance".

  12. Ports of Jersey facing losing 65 staff

    BBC Radio Jersey

    The head of the Ports of Jersey company says it needs to save £3m a year if its to secure its future.

    The company, which runs the harbour and the airport, said up to 65 jobs could go as it looks to reduced its cost following a significant drop in passenger numbers.

    It said it was hoped the savings would be made through a voluntary redundancy programme or by some staff taking early retirement.

    Boss Matt Thomas said it had been a challenge year for the travel sector.

    Quote Message: We're very different to another regional airport or harbour in the UK. Because we're the only airport on the island, the only harbour, we need to think long-term. So the savings that we are looking to make, we believe that we can maintain those levels, even when demand returns. We are seeing a lot of demand for next summer, but, mentally, we're thinking it's probably going to be several years to get back to where we were in 2019." from Matt Thomas Ports of Jersey
    Matt ThomasPorts of Jersey
  13. Breast cancer screenings back up and running in Jersey

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Breast cancer screening services at Jersey General Hospital have started up again after they were put on hold in March because of coronavirus restrictions.

    The waiting list is now up to date after high-risk women and those who were new to screening were seen.

    Those who are due a two year check up scan are now being contacted.

    Women who were due to be seen in the spring and summer will be prioritised ahead of new appointments.

    Breast cancer screening
  14. Review could see fewer parking spaces in St Brelade

    BBC Radio Jersey

    There could be fewer roadside parking spaces along the promenade at La Haule in St Brelade to make more room for cyclists and walkers.

    The minister overseeing transport is concerned the approach to St Aubin's Village lacks the space for a cycle path.

    There's to be a review of the area that could consider reducing the parking and space along the verge and road.

  15. Large developments 'could take away Jersey's character'

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Jersey

    A UK architect is advising Jersey planning experts against allowing large developments that could take away the character of places such as Gorey, Havre des Pas and St Brelade's Bay.

    The States commissioned Fiona Fyfe Associates to produce a report looking at how best to protect the island's coastline and countryside for the future.

    Its recommendations will feed into the next Island Plan - a guide setting out planning policy in Jersey.

    The architects firm doesn't believe there should be any more large buildings on the steep slopes around Gorey, as this would take away from the charm of the area, especially the castle.

  16. Ministers still to finish full migration policy

    BBC Radio Jersey

    There will be more restrictions on who can come to live and work in Jersey soon, but ministers have not yet formulated a full migration policy.

    They were expected to announce one in the States on Tuesday, but said officials said they still needed more data.

    That is despite the island's government trying to come up with a coherent policy for several years.

    Politicians did announce new nine-month, four-year and 10-year housing and work permissions, which they plan to introduce for anyone hoping to move to the island from next year.

    However, Murray Norton, from the Chamber of Commerce, said those plans would put a burden on businesses, and could put some important workers off coming.

    Quote Message: This is going to be difficult for businesses to manage in many ways. You're going to see costs. Before, if you were bringing people from outside the EU, there would have been a visa cost and there would have been a work permit costs. Those costs, which are the same, will now apply to EU nationals." from Murray Norton Jersey Chamber of Commerce
    Murray NortonJersey Chamber of Commerce
  17. Second Covid tests for arrivals taking 29 hours to return

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Second Covid tests for passengers who have arrived in Jersey, which are carried out taken five days after their arrival, are taking an average of 29 hours to return.

    Health Minister Richard Renouf told the States those samples were sent to a UK lab for testing, and the lab at the Aero Club - from which results are returned within an average of eight to 12 hours - is mainly used for passengers first tests on the day they arrive.

    He said the Aero Club lab could process more than 1,000 tests a day and should be able to deal with all Jersey tests within a matter of weeks.

    The topic was raised in the States Assembly following concerns about the length of time some people were having to wait for their second test results to be returned.

    Mr Renouf said the tests were being sent where they are because incoming travellers posed the greatest risk of spreading the virus, but many of those waiting for a second test were in isolation until they get their results.

  18. Students survey to 'understand impact on travel links'

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Higher education students from Jersey are being asked take part in a survey to "better understand" their potential travel plans during the Christmas period.

    Assistant Minister for Education Jeremy Macon said about there were about 1,600 students overseas in higher education who may want to return for the festive period.

    He said the survey would "help us understand the impact on travel links".

    The majority were studying in the UK but some "study further abroad and they are not forgotten", he said.

    The survey aims to enable the island's government to better manage a potentially large influx of students over a relatively short period of time.

    It will also inform the departments of any potential issues with mandatory self-isolation for students and their families and allow better informed consideration of any action that may be required.

    He added that all travellers "arriving in Jersey are required to follow [government] travel advice".

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  19. Minister to meet people near planned new hospital site

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Jersey Deputy Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham has promised to meet people living near Overdale to discuss how Jersey's new hospital might affect their homes.

    But Senator Farnham would not publicly reveal if the owners of three homes which would need to be bought to make way for the development have said if they were happy to move.

    Meanwhile, the senator said there was no precedent for offering compensation to residents affected by building work, and cautioned States members against backing such a move, if proposed, without giving a great deal of thought to its implications.

  20. French worker who bypassed quarantine tests Covid positive

    Chris Stone

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A French worker given permission to come to Jersey without going through quarantine procedures went straight to work before getting their first test result - and subsequently tested positive for coronavirus, the health minister has said.

    Health Minister Richard Renouf also revealed that at least some of the more than 80 workers who had come arrived from France under special conditions were working for the Jersey Development Company, which is backed by the States.

    In a written answer to a question from Deputy Kirsten Morel, Mr Renouf said the special system was strict, with formal criteria in place to minimise risk to the island.