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WASTE TO JERSEY CAMPAIGN GATHERS SUPPORTMore and more islanders are backing efforts to send our rubbish to Jersey.
Stan Brouard manager, Rodney Brouard, has now revealed he's had talks with
Jersey's Finance Minister Philip Ozouf, to see if there's scope for an
agreement between the two islands.
He says Guernsey officials have now asked the other island to put a proposal
together to see how much exporting our waste would cost.
Mr Brouard says many islanders here are supporting his efforts to avoid
seeing a new waste treatment plant built at the Longue Hougue.
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GUERNSEY OFFICIALS PLAN FOR FLU PANDEMIC
Guernsey's essential services have been meeting to decide how they'll deal
with a Swine Flu pandemic.
The States called a seminar this morning to help the island's utility
providers, food suppliers, and the financial community prepare for an
outbreak.
They want to be sure companies can deal with large numbers of staff being off
sick.
The States Emergency Planning Officer Catherine Veron, was on the panel to
give advice and answer questions at the meeting.
She says communication between all those key groups is vital.
Director of Guernsey Water Andrew Redhead was at the seminar as well.
He says the company has a continuity plan in place to ensure islanders taps
keep running.
Mr Redhead says it is the first time the island has been faced with this kind
of threat.
Islanders can keep up to date with the latest swine flu advice by visiting
the states website www.gov.gg
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GSPCA URGE ISLANDERS TO TAKE CARE OF PETS IN HOT WEATHER
The GSPCA's trying to cut the number of rabbits and guinea pigs dying because
of the extreme heat.
Director of Operations Jane Le Cras says they are seeing too many of the
animals put down because they're not being checked for fly strike.
When these pets are kept in hot hutches flies can be attracted to them and
lay their eggs on them.
If those then become maggots they can get inside the animals which in the end
have to be put down.
Jane says too many islanders aren't checking their pets enough.
Meanwhile the GSPCA's also urging islanders to be careful with their dogs as
temperatures soar.
It's after 2 police dogs died while in a car in Nottingham.
The group says if it is warm you should never leave the animals inside a
vehicle, even with a window or sunshield open.
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PEH NEW CLINICAL BLOCK BUILT TO LAST
Health officials are expecting islanders to be blown away when they see the
hospital's new clinical block in action.
Work on the £39 million development is reaching the final stages.
HSSD took the Lieutenant Governor for a tour of the site yesterday and Island
FM's Rob Moore joined them there too.
He caught up with project manager Allen Roger, who says the technology being
fitted into the building is top-notch.
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AIRPORT RUNWAY PLANS UPDATE TONIGHT AT FOREST SCHOOL
Islanders living near Guernsey's airport will find out more about plans for
the runway tonight.
Public Services are hoping to bring a report on the redevelopment of the
pavements to the States this autumn.
They'll be giving us an update this evening at 7.30pm at the Forest School.
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PUBLIC ACCESS TO ROYAL VISIT
There are plenty of chances to see the Earl and Countess of Wessex when they
visit the Bailiwick next week.
On Monday morning they will visit the Baubigny Schools where Prince Edward
will unveil a commemorative stone.
You can get a look at the royals from outside the schools perimeter fence of
course.
You can also head down to La Viaer Marchi at Saumarez Park during the
afternoon.
The Royal engagements will also include short trips to Herm, Sark and
Alderney on the Tuesday.
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