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Guernsey 'gives the gift of sight' to more than ten thousand worldwide
The Guernsey Lions Club says islanders have been incredibly generous, as it collected more than 10,500 glasses for its annual Spektrek initiative.
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Resignation calls mount as Jersey ferry uncertainty continues
Calls for resignations are growing, as uncertainty prevails over Jersey's future ferry services, with still no decision on an operator beyond the end of March 2025.
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Jersey could be without ferry operator from March 2025 after Condor rejects offer
Once again, Jersey's Economic Development Minister has promised to announce the island's ferry operator 'within the next month' after Condor rejects the government's seven-month extension.
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Search on again for new dairy farmers in Sark
A fresh search has begun to find farmers to take over Sark's only dairy.
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Jersey and Guernsey go head-to-head in virtual boccia tournament
A new inter-islands sporting rivalry is on the horizon, with teams going head-to-head in the Channel Islands' first virtual boccia tournament.
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Politicians consider the fallout from Guernsey's GST budget decision
Spending on hospitals, schools and airports could be cut, after Guernsey's States agreed to a partially unfunded 2025 Budget.
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Guernsey's poppy bus designed by local thirteen year old artist
Residents may have spotted a poppy bus in the island today, that was designed for the 106th Armistice Anniversary.
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Guernsey architect believes high rise could solve the housing problem
A Guernsey architect has used social media to float his ideas of how Guernsey can accommodate more homes without littering the island with properties.
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Channel Islands mark Remembrance Sunday
People across the Channel Islands will honour armed forces members who have died for our freedom during times of conflict.
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Guernsey States approve GST planning, and ditch rise in income tax
After four days of debate, Guernsey deputies have finalised the 2025 budget.
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More investment needed in Guernsey's maternity services
The Royal College of Midwives says healthcare for Guernsey mothers is becoming more complicated, as women are choosing to start a family later in life.
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3G pitch laid at Guernsey's new home of football
Work is progressing well towards a projected March 2025 opening at the ground in St Sampsons, with the pitch laid, stand assembly well under way and the changing blocks wind and water tight.
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Condor 'surprised and disappointed' at Jersey contract extension request
Condor Ferries has expressed its shock at Jersey government's request to extend its current contract by seven months.
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Channel Islands won't lose Greggs and TGI Fridays as Iceland moves to Alliance
Alliance has struck a deal with Iceland to stock its frozen goods in the Channel Islands, keeping them available to shoppers here when the existing stores close.
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Jersey asks Condor to keep operating for an extra seven months
Condor Ferries has been ask to continue operating ferries to and from Jersey until at least the end of next summer.
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Guernsey house prices and rents rise
Latest figures from the States show the price of a local property and the average rent both rose between June and September 2024.
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Guernsey's ferry deal means 'extensive complications' for Jersey, says Minister
A ferry contract for Jersey may now be further away, as an announcement from Guernsey yesterday (5 November) complicates matters further.
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Brittany Ferries could publish Guernsey schedule in mid-November
Guernsey's Economic Development Committee says it is finalising a contract with Brittany Ferries 'regardless of the decision that the Government of Jersey reaches'.
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Attempt to bring in temporary income tax hike then GST to Guernsey
Policy and Resources and deputy Peter Roffey agree a compromise to plug a financial deficit that's worsened by £100M over a year, according to the committee.
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Sure completes takeover of Airtel Vodafone
Sure has completed its takeover of Airtel Vodafone.
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Review says Guernsey's airline must take 'extraordinary measures' to recruit and retain pilots
£65,000 report concludes the disruption caused over many months this year was largely out of the management's control and is optimistic Aurigny's new schedule can be flown more smoothly.
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Jersey and Guernsey are paying €700,000 a month for back-up Dunkirk ferries
It's been confirmed that Jersey and Guernsey's governments are paying a combined €700,000 a month for two ferries to sit in Dunkirk on standby.
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Cars become smoke-free zones when carrying children in Guernsey
New legislation, led by the Committee for Health & Social Care come into effect today, 1 November 2024, making smoking in a car transporting anyone under 18 an offence.
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ATR working to restore Aurigny's fleet capacity
Aurigny say delays receiving new parts has impacted ATR availability for regional routes.
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Guernsey 'pushes ahead alone' and names Brittany Ferries as preferred sea link operator
Guernsey's Economic Development Committee has announced Britanny Ferries as its preferred bidder to operate the bailiwick's ferry routes.
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Action urged over buried WW2 bombs in Guernsey
A Guernsey bomb disposal expert wants a full survey carried out to find and make safe three WW2 Allied bombs dropped on a field in St Peter Port.
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Guernsey's senior politician expects a long budget debate
The budget faces 19 amendments, some of which P&R describe as welcome, others damaging.
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Guernsey's population keeps rising
The latest figure, backdated to December 2023, is close to 65,000 and increased by 910 last year, which is up 1.4%.
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Condor calls out 'unacceptable delay' in Channel Island tender process
Condor Ferries say the uncertainty as to which company will run ferryboat services in the Channel Islands from next year is having a 'detrimental' effect on the tourism sector.
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Guernsey bathing service lacks volunteers
A service that enables patients in the community to get a hot bath is being under-used, because of a lack of volunteers.
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Unemployment rises in Guernsey
Guernsey's latest unemployment figures for September 2024 show there has been an 18% rise in job-seekers.
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Guernsey's Domestic Abuse Laws updated to protect victims
Four new offences are to come into force in Guernsey, to give police more power to protect victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
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Guernsey's Tree of Joy to be lit on 29 November
The switching on of the lights will signal the start of Christmas for many islanders.
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Reprimanded Guernsey Deputy criticises 'absurd' length of disciplinary process
Deputy Gavin St Pier has been defending the right to free speech in the States Assembly, as he responds to his reprimand.
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How Guernsey remembers...
The 2024 Poppy Appeal has launched in Guernsey, with paper flowers that you can attach to your clothing being sold in local shops.
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Guernsey's Chief of Police retires in a week
Head of Bailiwick Law Enforcement Ruari Hardy has been reflecting on four decades of police work, as he prepares to step down from the top job on 31 October.
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Formal reprimand for Deputy Gavin St Pier
Deputy Gavin St Pier has been officially reprimanded by the States Assembly.
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Ferry operator announcement could be delayed
The announcement of which ferry firm will operate services in the Channel Islands from next spring could be delayed by 'some days' after a senior civil servant removed himself from the process.
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More listeners, listening for longer: Island FM sees big jumps in new RAJAR figures
The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM grow average listening hours by a huge 46% compared to last quarter.
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Island Games Road Closures Publicised
Island Games volunteers will hand out leaflets to residents who live on the cycling and triathlon routes to help them plan ahead to July.
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P&R To Ask Approval for £500M Loan
Policy & Resources seeks support for plan to fund the financial response to the coronavirus economic impact.
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Deputy Graham issues response to letter from concerned parents
Deputy Richard Graham has responded to an open letter written by two parents concerned with the future of Guernsey's education system.
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Advice To Boatowners To Be Prepared
The Guernsey Coastguard has issued advice to all boatowners after two incidents yesterday.
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Three Amendments To Transforming Education
The Policy and Resources Committee has released three amendments to the 'Transforming Education' letter from ESC.
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Le Grand Bouet closing for 5 weeks
Le Grand Bouet is due to shut for 5 weeks from September 3rd.
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Child sex crimes rise in Guernsey
An investigation by the NSPCC has found the number of sex crimes against children in Guernsey has risen in the last year.
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New school, new name, new uniform
Education, Sport, and Culture have announced the name of the new school, its colleges, and its uniform.
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Former Home Affairs deputies open fire on controversial report
Two deputies who stood down from the Home Affairs committee in the wake of a critical report have responded robustly in the States.
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New Inshore Lifeboat For Guernsey
A new inshore lifeboat is now operating in Guernsey.
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Top Four Finish For Guernsey At Island Games
Guernsey's finished fourth at this year's Island Games in Gibraltar.
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ESC publish draft policy letter on future of education
The Committee for Education, Sport, and Culture have released a draft policy letter relating to the future school plans.
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Security incident at Guernsey Airport delays flights
Guernsey Airport felt the effects of a low level security incident on Tuesday evening, which saw six flights delayed and the departure lounge emptied and re-screened.
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Registration opens for 2019 Skipton Swimarathon
Registration is now open for the 2019 Skipton Swimarathon.
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Premier Inn coming to Guernsey
Plans have been announced for a new Premier Inn hotel at Admiral Park.
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Les Mis composer to give masterclass
Les Misérables composer Claude-Michel Schönberg will host a masterclass for local students on 28th June during his visit to Guernsey.
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Asian Hornets ‘Here To Stay’
The States’ strategy to counter the threat of Asian Hornets in the Bailiwick will be that of ‘containment’ according to a leading expert.
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Airport security delays 'completely unacceptable' says Deputy Peter Ferbrache
Deputy Peter Ferbrache has been explaining why there have been long queues for people going through security at Guernsey Airport.
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Update In Trial Of Man Accused Of Murdering Sarah Groves
The Sarah Groves murder trial recommenced yesterday.
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IOD June Breakfast Features Guernsey Chief Exec
The IoD’s June breakfast this week will feature Paul Whitfield, the Chief Executive of the States of Guernsey.