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BBC News
07-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Bailiff urges people to observe VE Day silence
Bailiff urges people to join VE Day silence People gathered in London's Trafalgar Square to mark the end of the war Guernsey's Bailiff has urged people to observe a two-minute silence to mark Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on Thursday. VE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe and saw huge crowds take to the streets to celebrate after nearly six years of war. The UK government will observe the silence at 12:00 BST on Thursday to remember and thank the people who fought in the war. The Bailiff, Sir Richard McMahon, said the Guernsey government would be doing the same and urged members of the public and other organisations to take part.
ITV News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Deputy Bailiff Robert MacRae 'deeply honoured' to serve as Bailiff of Jersey
The Deputy Bailiff Robert MacRae KC has been appointed as Jersey 's next Bailiff by His Majesty the King. It comes after Bailiff Sir Timothy Le Cocq announced his retirement in October last year, confirming Mr Macrae's appointment in the States Assembly on Tuesday 22 April. Mr MacRae says he feels "deeply honoured" to be appointed to serve as Bailiff of Jersey. He adds: "The ancient office of Bailiff has been at the heart of Island life for over 800 years. "In times of need, the Bailiff has defended Jersey's rights and privileges, and in times of celebration and remembrance, the Bailiff has represented the people of Jersey both at home and overseas. "I will do my best as presiding officer of the States, Chief Justice of the Island and Jersey's civic head, to serve our community, as Sir Timothy Le Cocq has done.' Robert MacRae was educated at Jersey's La Moye School, Victoria College Prep and Victoria College. He read law at the University of Exeter, studied for the English Bar and practised as an English barrister for several years before returning to Jersey in 2001. He qualified as a Jersey Advocate in 2003 and was later appointed by Her Late Majesty The Queen to the office of Attorney General and Queen's Counsel in May 2015. On 6 January 2020, he was appointed as Deputy Bailiff. Mr MacRae will officially retire on Sunday 19 October 2025, with Mr MacRae due to be sworn in on Friday 24 October. Outgoing Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, says: "Mr MacRae has a proven track record of service to Jersey, which I have no doubt he will continue to the highest standard during his time as Bailiff. "I wish him every success." What is the role of the Bailiff of Jersey? The Bailiff is a crown-appointed role, responsible for the orderly conduct of Jersey's States of Assembly. Like the UK's Speaker of the House, the Bailiff presides over States proceedings, but cannot vote. The Bailiff's seat in the States Assembly is 7 inches higher than the Lieutenant-Governor's place. This is to emphasise that the Bailiff has precedence over all matters concerning Jersey's governance. The Bailiff is also the President of the Royal Court and is responsible for official communication with UK authorities. The Bailiff can usually only hold office until the retirement age of 70, which will be specified in the Letters Patent appointing them to their role. In the case of Sir Timothy Le Cocq, his status as Bailiff would have ceased to be on Wednesday 9 December 2026.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
Religious leaders across the Channel Islands have paid tribute to Pope Francis who has died after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican confirmed the Pope, 88, died at 07:35 local time (06:35 BST) on Monday, after being recently discharged from hospital having had weeks of treatment for an infection. The Catholic Dean of Jersey, Canon Dominic Golding said the late Pope had "a great heart for others". The Catholic Dean of Guernsey, Canon Christopher Rutledge said the island's Catholic community would mourn the death of Pope Francis. Canon Golding said: "I think he will be remembered as a man who had a great simplicity of life. "He chose not to live in the Vatican apartment. He lived in three rooms, I gather, in a papal guesthouse. "But above all he was a man who had a great heart for others." Canon Rutledge said: "The Catholic community in Guernsey mourn the death of our Holy Father Pope Francis. May he rest eternal with our blessed Lord this Easter time." The Bailiff has requested that all Jersey's government, public and parish buildings, where possible, should fly Jersey flags at half-mast from now until 20:00 BST on Tuesday as a mark of respect. Sir Timothy Le Cocq said: "I was saddened on receiving the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. "His selfless devotion to his faith and to all of those of good intent made him a much loved and respected figure who will be missed not only by the Catholic community but all who admired his work." In Guernsey, a memorial service for the late Pope was held at St Joseph and St Mary Catholic Church at 09:30 BST on Monday. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Pope Francis dies aged 88 Pope Francis's last public appearance on Easter Sunday What next after the death of Pope Francis?
BBC News
21-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Channel Islands' religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
Religious leaders across the Channel Islands have paid tribute to Pope Francis who has died after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican confirmed the Pope, 88, died at 07:35 local time (06:35 BST) on Monday, after being recently discharged from hospital having had weeks of treatment for an Catholic Dean of Jersey, Canon Dominic Golding said the late Pope had "a great heart for others".The Catholic Dean of Guernsey, Canon Christopher Rutledge said the island's Catholic community would mourn the death of Pope Francis. Canon Golding said: "I think he will be remembered as a man who had a great simplicity of life."He chose not to live in the Vatican apartment. He lived in three rooms, I gather, in a papal guesthouse."But above all he was a man who had a great heart for others."Canon Rutledge said: "The Catholic community in Guernsey mourn the death of our Holy Father Pope Francis. May he rest eternal with our blessed Lord this Easter time." The Bailiff has requested that all Jersey's government, public and parish buildings, where possible, should fly Jersey flags at half-mast from now until 20:00 BST on Tuesday as a mark of Timothy Le Cocq said: "I was saddened on receiving the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis."His selfless devotion to his faith and to all of those of good intent made him a much loved and respected figure who will be missed not only by the Catholic community but all who admired his work."In Guernsey, a memorial service for the late Pope was held at St Joseph and St Mary Catholic Church at 09:30 BST on Monday.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Issue 2 on May 2025 ballot: Ohio to vote on $2.5B bond initiative for public infrastructure projects
Apr. 8—On May 6, voters across Ohio will approve or deny Issue 2, a request from the state in the form of a constitutional amendment to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds to help pay for infrastructure projects over the next decade. Approval on May 6 would amend the Ohio Constitution, as the state needs constitutional approval in order to go into large amounts of debt. The bonds, if approved by a simple majority of voters, would go toward the State Capital Improvement Program and could only be used on roads, bridges, water treatment and supply systems and solid waste disposal facilities, according to the legislature's nonpartisan analysis. The state first issued a lump sum of general obligation bonds to fund SCIP in 1987. The approach has been approved by voters thrice since. The pending approval would be the biggest in state history, which lawmakers said was necessary due to inflation driving up the cost of projects. According to Ohio Public Works Commission Director Linda Bailiff, this bond approach has proven to be a successful, responsive way for local governments to make headway on infrastructure projects. "About 18,860 projects have been funded since the program's inception," Bailiff told lawmakers late last year. "Depending on the year, for every $1 of program funds another $2 to $3 is leveraged in other local, state, and federal sources." In an interview with this news outlet, Butler County Engineer Gregory J. Wilkens described SCIP as "a critical funding source" that can either fully fund projects or at least enable local governments to vie for federal and state grants. "I'd hate to even think how many structures we've built over the years because of this funding. It's easy to use; I think it is the best funding source out there for construction and water or sewer-type projects," Wilkens said. Bailiff explained that, if Issue 2 is approved, the $2.5 billion would be doled out on a per-capita basis to 19 District Public Works Integrating Committees across the state. Those districts would then analyze project proposals and determine how best to use bond proceeds. District 10, which contains Butler, Clermont, Clinton and Warren counties, assesses project proposals once a year, Wilkens said. The legislation that put Issue 2 on the ballot, passed in December, saw overwhelming support from Ohio lawmakers and various industry players, including the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the County Engineers Association of Ohio. A handful of lawmakers stood against the resolution on the grounds that Ohio ought not spend more money. "The General Assembly's thirst to spend taxpayer dollars is seemingly unquenchable," said then-Sen. Niraj Antani, R-Miami Twp., who is now running for state treasurer. "This bill would authorize more spending, which I believe is unsustainable for Ohio's future." Here's the Issue 2 language voters will see on their primary election ballots: This proposed amendment would: 1. Authorize the state to issue bonds or other obligations to finance or assist in financing public infrastructure capital improvements for local governments and other governmental entities. Capital improvement projects would be limited to roads and bridges, waste water treatment systems, water supply systems, solid waste disposal facilities, storm water and sanitary collection, storage, and treatment facilities. 2. Determine that such capital improvements are necessary to preserve and expand the public infrastructure, ensure public health, safety and welfare, create and preserve jobs, enhance employment opportunities, and improve the economic welfare of the people of Ohio. 3. Limit the total principal amount of the state general obligations issued under the amendment to no more than $2.5 billion over a ten-year period. Any principal amount that could have been issued in any prior fiscal year, but was not issued, may subsequently be issued. 4. Require that obligations issued under this amendment mature no later than thirty (30) years after their date of issuance, and that any obligation issued to retire or refund other obligations mature no later than the permitted maturity date for the obligations being retired or refunded. 5. Authorize the General Assembly to pass laws implementing this amendment, including laws establishing procedures for incurring and issuing obligations, and laws providing for the use of Ohio products, materials, services and labor to the extent possible. ------ For more stories like this, sign up for our Ohio Politics newsletter. It's free, curated, and delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday evening. Avery Kreemer can be reached at 614-981-1422, on X, via email, or you can drop him a comment/tip with the survey below.
