A bug wrongly attributed messages to a pro-Palestine activist accused of terrorism charges, the Royal Court heard on the second day of her trial. Natalie Strecker, who has been involved with the Jersey Palestine Solidarity Campaign and describes herself as a human rights campaigner, is accused of two offences related to inviting support for a proscribed organisation. The 50-year-old denies both charges, which relate to social media posts in which she allegedly invited support for Hamas and Hezbollah.

Dive into the world of art with our weekly art fix. A Tribute to Rodney Collenette Taking place this Friday 28 November, this special concert celebrates the legacy of Rodney Collenette, who died in October 2024 and whose vision and determination gave Guernsey the cherished St James concert hall. In November 1980, faced with plans to turn the venue into a police station and abandon expensive plans for its conversion into a cultural space, Rodney began a campaign that would change history.

Every week, Express presents a selection of exhibitions, performances, workshops, events and other historic, creative and delicious content to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture. Here’s this week’s offering… Pre-loved presents Islanders seeking to go greener this Christmas are invited to 'Ophelia's Jingle & Mingle Market' this Sunday 30 November from 11:00 to 13:00 at Haute Vallée School.

Economic confidence among Guernsey business executives remains higher than comparable jurisdictions. A survey by the Institute of Directors local branch revealed there was almost no change in net confidence in the prospects for Guernsey’s economy since May. It stands at -12% which is higher than Jersey, with -34%, and the UK, with -73%. 78 respondents were generally more optimistic about their own businesses prospects than the economy, however.

Tenn Capital, a short-term high-value financing provider, has announced its move into the Australian market as part of a wider expansion strategy into the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). ​The company states this move “reinforces” its global presence, having lent across 22 jurisdictions since it started in 2021. ​Tenn Capital offers financing to high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high-net-worth, individuals, companies, trusts, foundations, and funds across real estate, financial assets, and fund finance.

The annual Guernsey Arts Open looks to celebrate local artists, and give a chance for the Bailiwicks Creatives to publicly display their works. The George Crossan Gallery in the Market Building has been lined with locally created paintings, drawings, sculptures and more, with mediums from across a range of disciplines. There's a private viewing taking place this evening, and then doors open to the public from tomorrow, before coming to an end a week on Sunday.

Amdavad, India has been confirmed as the host of 2030’s Centenary Commonwealth Games. ​The Commonwealth Sport Movement has formally ratified Amdavad, (also known as Ahmedabad), India, as the host city for the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Games. ​The decision confirms that India will stage the landmark edition, which began in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.  The ratification took place at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, with a special projection announcing the decision.

Preliminary work has started on creating a film to honour the life and achievements of Guernsey's William Le Lacheur. He is revered in Costa Rica where he was instrumental in developing its coffee trade. Now, filmmakers want to share his story with the world. They were in Guernsey recently meeting descendants of William Le Lacheur and his crew, and scoping out locations relevant to his backstory.

Having agreed a four-year plan for mooring fees, the Guernsey Boat Owners Association has warned that its fight continues to ensure affordability for leisure boaters. At the GBA's recent AGM it was confirmed that mooring fees increases will be tied to the Guernsey Retail Price Index for the next four years at least. The fees for 2027, '28, and '29 will increase by GRPI plus 1.5% each year.

A homelessness strategy will be drawn up using much more data than has been collected previously. Housing President Deputy Steve Williams told the States that the new committee will work with charities to draw up a strategy that will feature a wide array of information to understand the scale of the problem. “One of the earliest identified issues is a lack of data about the scale of the issue.

Health & Social Care’s budget will increase by £6 to £8m each year if there is not a “fundamental review” of the entire healthcare model and how it is paid for, the Health President has foreshadowed. Deputy Geroge Oswald committed to a far reaching review of the delivery and funding of health and care before the end of the political term in the States on Wednesday.

Deputy Gavin St Pier has suggested any allegation that he has risked safeguarding in the island is false. It has been claimed by both the Medical Specialist Group and the British Medical Association that his decision to originally name a doctor during a past States debate and his more recent decision to confirm information with a national newspaper journalist had disrupted and risked public trust in healthcare services and safeguarding.

Plans to introduce charges for missing healthcare appointments or misusing the Emergency Department are "inconsistent" with promises to minimise additional costs for islanders, according to a panel of senior scrutineers. A panel of politicians responsible for reviewing the delivery of the Government’s 13 Common Strategic Policy priorities and how the proposed Budget supports their implementation has published its report. The panel, which is made up of the chairs from the five Scrutiny Panels and the Public Accounts Committee, has made 21 key findings and 11 recommendations.

Many people who could receive income support still don’t realise they’re eligible, the Social Security Minister has said – adding that it would take “myth-busting” to tackle the misconceptions that are to blame. Deputy Lyndsay Feltham told Bailiwick Podcasts that “working people” are among the hardest to reach. “People assume very, very often, ‘I’m working, so therefore I’m not going to be eligible,’” she explained.

The average waiting time for a child ADHD assessment has risen threefold over the past four years – from six months in 2021 to 18 months this year. The response to a request made under the Freedom of Information Law revealed that there are currently 147 children on the waiting list for ADHD assessment under Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Dr Melissa McCullough, the Commissioner for Standards for Guernsey, has resigned with immediate effect, as the fallout over Deputy Gavin St Pier escaping suspension begins to drop.  Dr McCullough's resignation late yesterday evening cited the Assembly's decision not to suspend Deputy St Pier despite two independent Commissioners' recommendations. She stated the decision undermines the standards system, as it signals an unwillingness to enforce consequences and to ensure accountability.

If you’ve wandered through Liberation Square this week and thought you spotted a certain time-travelling police box, don’t panic – the universe is (mostly) intact. The TARDIS parked outside Liberty Wharf isn’t whisking anyone to 1920s New York… unless you count the cocktail menu. The iconic blue box in town is actually the work of speakeasy The Blind Pig, which is preparing to step out of the shadows and into a new – and slightly larger – home inside Bar Nautique.

A former teacher will be sentenced in the Royal Court next year after admitting a string of sexual offences. Alan Geoffrey Falle (35) appeared before the Magistrate’s Court this week charged with 12 counts of abuse of trust by a sexual act against a person aged 16 or 17 under the Sexual Offences (Jersey) Law 2018. He was remanded in custody after pleading guilty to all 12 charges.

Island Energy is due to appear in the Magistrate’s Court next week after being charged with health and safety offences relating to last year’s explosion at a home on Mont Pinel. Emergency services were called to Elizabeth Villas on the evening of Wednesday 26 June 2024 when an “unidentified suspected explosion and structural collapse” necessitated the rescue of two adults and two children from a property…

Charities across the Bailiwick are being urged to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for funding from the 2026 Saffery Rotary Walk is fast approaching. Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 30 November for a chance to benefit from one of Guernsey’s most celebrated fundraising events. Every year, the Walk raises a significant sum for local causes - with over £100,000 shared between 25 charities in…

Deputies have voted not to suspend Deputy Gavin St Pier over a disputed Code of Conduct breach.  Just 11 deputies voted in favour of suspending the Vice President of Policy and Resources for 25 days without pay. 22 voted against the sanction meaning the States have decided against the findings of the Standards Commissioner who said he had broken the States Members' Code of Conduct by confirming information about the number of complaints made about a doctor with a national newspaper journalist.

Concerns over workload, pay and leadership support are among the issues highlighted within a survey of staff working in government schools – with roughly three-in-five respondents having considered leaving their role in the last 12 months. And almost half (46%) of those who took part in the Jersey Schools and Colleges Survey 2025 reported being less satisfied than they were three years ago.

JERSEY footballer Callum Osmand says his international ambitions remain unchanged despite the ruling that has left him ineligible to represent Wales, the nation he played for at youth level. The 19-year-old, who previously featured for Wales at under-17 and under-18 level, was informed two years ago that he no longer met the revised nationality criteria, a ruling that barred several UK-born Channel Island players from continuing with nations they had already represented.

Islanders are set to take to the lanes of Trinity this weekend as part of an annual fundraising run in aid of Jersey Zoo. The Durrell Dash is due to take place on Sunday 30 November, and will begin and finish at Jersey Zoo. Runners have the choice to sign up for the 6km, 12km or family-friendly 2.6km, all of which raise funds for Durrell.

The trial of a pro-Palestine activist facing two charges of inviting support for a prescribed terrorist organisation started in Jersey's Royal Court this morning. Natalie Strecker, who has been involved with the Jersey Palestine Solidarity Campaign and describes herself as a human rights campaigner, is accused of two offences related to inviting support for a proscribed organisation. The 50-year-old denies both charges, which relate to social media posts in which she allegedly invited support for Hamas and Hezbollah.