18/08/2014 BBC Channel Islands News

you might stay `ry. The tempepatures will still be in

Digital ambitions, immigration,

Why thousands of bags of recycling aren't being colldcted.

And we join conservationists on an undersea mission to s`ve some

For Jersey to grow its digital economy,

That's the warning from a group of politicians today.

They've identified a potenthal skills gap after looking at

the jobs the island's digit`l sector will provide compared with the

These children are learning code, the language used to create

It'll be a decade before they'll enter the workplace,

but with Jersey's government wanting to expand the digital econoly now,

If you have a new set, it whll new `` need new skills sets. We will

that immigration in terms of bringing some of that skill set in.

There is also concerned abott a lack of consistency about how information

technology is taught. These people behind me are working

on Jersey's digital strategx. That includes bringing more States

services online, broadening islanders access to

digital technology like computers But the industry is develophng

so quickly, the island's small digital community

will soon not be able to kedp up. There are not enough technical

skills in Ireland at the molent to support growth. `` in the island. We

need to do things right now to support the demand the industry has.

The scrunity panel is supportive of the push to a more online economy,

A 30`year old man is in a stable condition in Sotthampton

hospital after falling off ` roof in Guernsey at the weekend.

He was doing routine maintenance at the Bucktrouts warehouse

at the Bridge on Saturday afternoon when he's thought to have f`llen 40

A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway.

The Commodore Clipper will return to service on Friday.

The freight ship has been ott of action after hitting the seabed

While it's been repaired in dry dock in Falmouth,

Condor had to hire extra shhps to carry cargo to the island.

Efforts to up Guernsey's recycling rates are being hampered

as islanders struggle to relember the rules.

Glass is being thrown into thousands of blue recycling bags, so they re

The government says glass d`mages its machinery, but will reftsing

people's refuse discourage them from recycling at all?

Over the last four months these blue bags have become an increashngly

common sight on the streets. They are for recycling. But for the

moment, glass items cannot be recycled and that has been causing

problems. What kind of issuds are you encountering? If your bhke is

left with a green sticker on it that means there is something in the

bank that should not be there. If we get glass in the back, that can

cause problems. What is so bad about having glass in the bag? If glass

gets broken in the recycling facility, that can cause us problems

because we are trying to separate out items. I understand that 25 0

bags have been left. Some pdople would say the system is not

working. 2500 within the first four months of the scheme. We ard

collecting from many households overnight so it is a very slall

number of bags. Thank you vdry much indeed. There are plans for a trial

to recycle glass and they are expected to be underway just before

Christmas. In the meantime, take glass items to the local brhng

bank. Conservationists

in Jersey say fishermen are damaging Sea mearl is a bit like cor`l,

and the concern is that it's getting caught by the dredghng nets

used to collect scallops. And as campaigners told

Chris Harrison, a whole unddrwater If you look closely you

can see pink gravel. An algae that grows

off the east coast of Jersex. This dragonet fish has camotflaged

itself on the sea bed. There are only a small numbdr of

healthy species. But in an `rea that has been dredged, they are not in a

good position And this group of conservathonist

have been trying to find out why. Some of the birds have been damaged.

We are trying to find out what extent `` to what extent th`t is

affecting the species and whether there is a possibility that those

areas will recover after behng dredged or damaged by trawlhng

equipment. They shot this footage

which they say shows the aftereffects of dredging, a process

where the sea bed is disturbed to The Jersey Fishermen Associ`tion

said in a statement that it takes most

seriously, the protection of fragile habitat to ensure a sustain`ble

future for our local scallop fleet. And that considerable areas

of seabed around the island, have already been designated

as no mobile gear zones. However, the waters around

Les Ecrehous, a site of dam`ged sea maerl research, are governed

in co`operation with France. There will be fresh international

negotiations in October to look at Until then,

Jersey Sea Search say they'll continue to monitor this be`utiful

and essential underwater pl`nt. You're watching the BBC

in the Channel Islands. Later in Spotlight, we join the best

surf life savers in Britain, Commonwealth Games competitors

from the Channel Islands were They were among 150 home nation

athletes to meet the Prime Linister 12 competitors from Jersey

and 7 from Guernsey met The special reception was to say

a big thank you to all the home nations' athletes who were

at the Glasgow games. And there was another a cle`r

message from the Prime Minister I hope that more young people will

think of taking up a sport, thinking about physical fitness and health.

That is the information `` inspiration you provide.

And it seems inspiring in their sport is already happdning.

Jersey's Lindsey Greechan and Katie Nixon's semi final match where

they just missed out on a bronze medal in the wolen's

The last day that we played for the medal place, there were manx

supporters back at home that do not play and watched the sport `nd now

want to come and play. It h`s definitely made a big impact on our

sport. You enjoyed it, that's the main thing.

And despite not winning any medals at the Commonwealth Games,

the Channel Islands' compethtors said they felt honoured to be

at Downing Street today aftdr a great experience in Glasgow.

Just before we go to the we`ther, take a look at our Guernsey

reporter Mike Wilkins helping with preparations for this year's

He was racing against other media representatives

in the Donkey Derby as the larquees were being put up for the show.

Mike and his trusty steed Jtne beat Island FM in the heats,

As the North Show starts on Wednesday, time to see what the

weather has in store for thd show this week.

We should get to see some rdasonable sunny spells this week. This weather

front when played yesterday. Behind it, and showery picture for much of

the UK, but not too bad for us. We have this breeze coming in from the

north and north`west. There is not a days. That low pressure sits in

place and they showers here and there. But even by

Wednesday, the wind. To increase by Thursday. We have seen some good

sunny spells throughout much of the day. That breeze coming in from the

north`west, a bit of a cool breeze. Generally dry conditions, btt

feeling quite called as we head into tomorrow morning. For tomorrow, some

showers around, but dry conditions are mostly throughout the d`y. Top

spots getting up to around 07 or 18 degrees. Coastal waters fordcast...

The next few days, we continue to see this cool breeze blowing. Some

sunny spells over the next few days. And just a small shower risk, but

that risk increasing towards the end of the week. And that is thd news

and weather for the Channel Islands this Monday evening. You can follow

us on Facebook and Twitter. That is it from me. Goodbye.

the recommendations of the environmental health officers and we

have worked incredibly hard to get this done. Later, the seal learning

to swim with a bit of help from its keeper and divine interventhon, the

Bishop putting treasure on politicians to cup victims of

flooding. `` putting pressure. Life`savers battling it out on the

beach in Exmouth. A bus company in Cornwall h`s

apologised to passengers who say Bus users say Western Greyhounds

buses are often late, unrelhable The company blames traffic jams and

mechanical problems caused by the David George has been out to see

the problems for himself. They carry 65,000 passengers per

week on routes into Cornwall. Barbara tries to use this sdrvice

every day to get to work intra` row. It can be half an hour late or not

bother to turn up. Sometimes you cannot get a seat. You try to ring

them up and you cannot get through all they are on a break. Or they

not know where the bus is. Waiting for this bus to Newquay,

It is almost one minute past and no sign yet.

us say that sometimes it dods not turn up at all.

unreliable. You do not know if it will turn up. You

and it does not turn up. New ring them up and you say

booked it on. They said that the winter torn `` storms and a designer

old has caused mechanical rob them. Some traffic jams are delayhng the

fleet and that they have bedn cuts in routes paid for by the council.

`` mechanical problem. If they say five past ten we want it

there. But lots of things c`n affect that like traffic. I was delayed

coming in with a tailback coming in this morning. These are the things

which buses go through everx day. Barbara eventually gets a lhft. The

company said her waited for when out of servhce after

smashing on politicians to ensure flood

victims in Somerset get the best The Right Reverend Peter Matrice

says he and other bishops whll lobby the House of Lords to help get

the cash the county needs to Today the Bishop launched a Flood

report. The building itself is still under repair, as are almost all of

the homes here. High on his list, campaigning for the millions of

pounds that the county needs for flood defence. My lobbying for the

house of lords will be more with keeping this high up on the

agenda. Having spoken just now, he has urged me to send

copies to the the flooding minister and ntmber

ten. The victims approved and they believed that the

church can help hold back the organisation and because thdy can

use their influence in things done that we as ordinary

people would find hard. The better equipped to help in times of

disaster. In doubled as a post`office and serve

Sunday lunch. They are install a proper kitchen with

running water, a toilet, and Wi`Fi. We hope for more facilities but we

hope that particular need whll not happen again. His report will also

raise concerns about the long`term trauma of being flooded out and

questions if victims are getting the help they need. A lot of people are

not sleeping. It is affecting moods. And there was an imp`ct on

health. Certainly looking as well, I think there is a financial hmpact,

in terms of houses and are they ensure of all. The Bishop h`s also

called for the church to set up emergency relief fund so money can

get to the teams more quickly. `` and can maybe insured? `` c`n they

be insured. Onto the sport and Plymouth Argyle

have the bragging rights in Devon at the start

of the new football season. The Pilgrims beat Exeter City 3`0

at Home Park. Yeovil Town's problems have

continued with defeat at Gillingham. Former pro footballer Guy Branston

has been examining our teams' performances with

Spotlight's Dave Gibbins. I was at radio Devon and it was a

fantastic game. I enjoyed Harvey getting a free kick, 25 yards

out right`hand corner. No chancd it

could his feet and plays really wdll for

the second. That made, six foot four, it presents

athlete of the day. 84 minutes. Finhshing

three ` zero. Nothing to worry about. Why was that? We know

Exeter have come out of the transfer embargo and it has been

there was that substitute. Hs it early days for Exeter? Can they

overcome early problems? I think they have got a good squad. I think

it is really too early to play strong Plymouth side. They `re here

tomorrow against Stevenage `nd what a bad start for Yeovil Town. A

couple and they lost against Gillingham,

2`0 in Kent on Saturday. And off to such a bad start aftdr

relegation from the championship? They mentioned confidence bding key

and they that. It is about having ch`racter

and taking the pressure And the other penalty, it w`s a

terrible penalty and he goes and Walsall. And Torquay United in the

conference, played three, What about their start this season?

I think the manager will be of good side. Gateshead and South

board. He will be happy. Th`nk you Plymouth Leander swimmer Ben Proud

is safely through to in his 50m butterfly heat to

qualify sixth`fastest Proud came in behind Olympic

freestyle champion Florent Lanaudou. Meanwhile Proud's team`mate

from Plymouth Leander Ruta Leilutyte won gold in the 50m breaststroke at

the World Youth Olympics in China. Now many of our beaches are packed

with holidaymakers at this time of year, but visitors to ond Devon

town are being treated to a surf life saving masterclass as the

National Championships take place. Exmouth is hosting clubs from

across the country, with different age groups competing

throughout the week. Spotlight's Heidi

Davey has been along. Three, four. Paddle boards `re at

the ready on Exmouth age as juniors practice Surf life`saving skills. It

was the master is competing with fitness the keyword in and out of

the water. People say, are we life`savers, or a sport? We are a

life`saving organisation but I assure you that we race or saving

people. That is the way it hs developed. It is a good and fun game

but there is a lot going on. There is a agility and going quickly. Like

it is working on the beach. Many older competitors racing here are

former members of the British Surf life`saving team, with decades of

experience between them. And they are used to racking up injuries

along the way. What have yot done? My hamstring. Yes. I can fedl it

going. And you were there l`st year? They had to stop the contest for me

last year as well. Injuries aside, many competitors patrol the regional

beaches, even after 32 years of service. It is a 10,000 poptlation.

Probably up nearer 50 at thd summer months. And it puts the pressure on

everybody. But the whole colmunity works together as do the other

communities that are here competing today. I shall be coming down to the

beach and hopefully get past what is going on in my 70s and 80s. Hundreds

of June you like saving will be arriving, ready to show the

crowd what they can do. `` Junior life`saving competitors.

A zoo`keeper, who has been hand`rearing a seal pup aftdr she

was rejected by her mother has been teaching the young animal to swim.

Libor Mach, who's a keeper `t Living Coasts in Torquay, has developed

a very special bond with thd seal, which has enabled her to thrive

Spotlight's John Ayres has the story.

This young seal pup has had quite a tough start in life. Mum was not

producing any milk and nature was not kind. Seals

their young when this happened and she has to be

her surrogates mother now. She had to initially be dead with

been her stomach four times per day. `` with a shoe in her stomach. ``

with tubing in her stomach. You get the bottle and she comes and sits

your map. And most of the thme she drinks from this bottle.

comes to swimming, normally mother would drag the pup

the neck to get them used to it But again, Suzanna Hext had to step all

paddle, should we say. `` btt this woman `` this person had to step, or

paddle. She took her back to shore and she sat

on my arm. I slowly dragged her into the deep and she dragged onto my

arm. And I put my arm down lower she realised she could float. Here

we try and animals are parented as well as

possible and not happen and she might not have

survived. But and caring members of staff that can

step in and take the place of ma'am. Isn't that cute? She really loves

him, doesn't she? ! Now the weather. Lots of people are on holid`y

turn dry again with some sunny spells. Natalie and Justin! Thank

you. And the pictures of th`t seal pup on Torquay are on our F`cebook

page. Have a lovely evening. Good night.