Guernsey News

People aged 50 to 64 will be contacted by their GPs to have the flu vaccine.

A laser was pointed at a passenger plane arriving in Guernsey earlier this month.

Guernsey's new marriage law, which has now received Royal Assent, could provide a much-needed boost to our tourism offering.

The cover image for next year's phone book commemorates the island's Liberation from German Occupation in 1945.

Guernsey's Economic Development Committee has called for the Channel Islands' Director of Civil Aviation to be removed from his post.

Islanders will be able to pay their subscription to St John Ambulance without leaving the house thanks to its new online payment system.

Some parking zones in St Peter Port will be temporarily extended from two to three hours so islanders can spend more time Christmas shopping.

Thousands of people crowded into Market Square to see Santa and watch the Christmas lights get turned on at one of the only public switch-ons this year.

Sark's 400-year-old property laws have been changed, allowing islanders to buy their own homes for the first time.

A new case of coronavirus has been picked up in Guernsey.

The top prize in this year's Channel Islands Christmas Lottery is up to £415,192.

The utilities regulator has upheld a complaint against Guernsey Electricity that it failed to publish some of its prices.

The chair of the House of Lords Select Committee has written a letter to the UK government, asking for reassurance that the Crown Dependencies' concerns and priorities are being taken into account during Brexit negotiations.

Wage subsidies will continue until the spring for Guernsey's businesses worst affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

You can view the newly-approved plans for Phase 1 of an extensive series of upgrades to the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.

Some of the projects funded by the Overseas Aid and Development Commission will be cut next year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A proposed rise in recycling charges is to be opposed in the December sitting of the States.

Reports of a falcon caught in netting have proved to be a fallacy.

GPEG says it is supportive of Guernsey's latest budget but wants to see more done to help drive the economy.

Guernsey Post will be paying the States an extra dividend of £1m on top of its £444,000 ordinary dividend this year.

The Office of the Data Protection Authority is visiting local schools to raise awareness about the risks of data misuse.

The service best known for its foodbank, which supplies households annually with around £75,000 worth of produce, has won top prize in the Community Awards.

A fiscal review needs to be done urgently to find ways of raising more revenue to pay for public services, according to Guernsey's Policy and Resources Committee.

Today is World Prematurity Day and we're being asked to light a candle for all the babies who are born early.

Airline bosses says everything possible has been done to minimise losses and this year is not indicative of 'normal performance'.

It's the big Christmas Lights Switch On this Saturday afternoon in Market Square.

Personal income tax allowances are set to rise by £300 while fuel, alcohol and tobacco to increase by 1.5%.

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A team of Royal Navy divers has disposed of a suspected World War II ordnance found near the QEII Marina last week.

Guernsey's government has given an update on its preparations to administer a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available.

The average price paid for a home in Guernsey has risen to £465,664.

We're being asked to consider buying an extra Christmas gift to donate to a deserving child as part of the Rotary Club's Tree of Joy campaign.

Critical workers are to be tested on arrival and business tunnels are to close in reaction to the increased prevalence of COVID-19 cases in neighbouring jurisdictions.

The House of Lords has supported a clause allowing the UK to take control of Channel Islands fishing waters in an emergency.

Herm's CEO is calling for differences to be resolved between the island and Travel Trident and for talks on a new contract to begin.

The Guernsey Dairy has recalled the latest batch of 250g unsalted butter.

Mariners have been warned to avoid the area around the QEII Marina in St Peter Port after divers discovered what's believed to be Ordnance leftover from the Second World War.

Rick Lowe, who founded The Guernsey Party, has died.

Home Affairs says it will be flexible with the laws to help local businesses survive the impact of the pandemic.

Former Chief Minister Deputy Gavin St Pier is suggesting it could be the 'perfect time' for Guernsey and Jersey to appoint a joint head of both islands' public services. 

Work is continuing to clear the backlog of operations disrupted by the pandemic, but waiting lists have grown as Guernsey patients have been able to see their GPs again and more have been referred for surgery.

Guernsey could get its first drive-through takeaway if planners agree to plans submitted for Oatlands Village.

Annual waste bills will rise by £5 and black bag stickers will go up from £2.50 to £2.70 in 2021.

A local theatre company is touring schools so students can engage in an interactive show about the dangers of alcohol misuse.

The cost of repairs to the anti-tank wall at L'Ancresse will be five times more than was outlined in the requete which the States approved during the last term.

The Act of Remembrance service will take place today at the War Memorial in St Peter Port.

Former Policy & Resources president is to oversee the setting up of a body to look after a portfolio containing £3Billion worth of assets.

Public Health says the discovery of new cases is no cause for concern

Law firm Trinity Chambers has been fined £10,000 by the Data Protection Authority for failing to properly protect personal data.

Guernsey will be one of the few places in the British Isles able to hold a live music event this weekend to commemorate historical events in Britain and Guernsey.

The Institute of Directors has welcomed Policy & Resources' commitment to action and getting things done.

Repairs have started at L'Ancresse, but the cost of the works is likely to be far higher than originally thought.

A young Guernsey man is donating his long hair to a charity that makes wigs for children.

Deputy Mark Helyar has been speaking to Island FM about the political party he led in Guernsey's recent island-wide election.

Public Health says it has identified the source of a recent cluster of coronavirus cases in the island and is telling islanders there is no reason to be worried about continued infection from it.

The new body aims to help the island have a strong sustainable economic future

The new Economic Developmennt President has delivered his first general update to the new Assembly.

Communicating with our neighbours and attending organised events - that's the best way to ensure a safe Bonfire Night, according to Guernsey Police.

Policy & Resources seeks support for plan to fund the financial response to the coronavirus economic impact.

Deputy Richard Graham has responded to an open letter written by two parents concerned with the future of Guernsey's education system.

The Guernsey Coastguard has issued advice to all boatowners after two incidents yesterday.

The Policy and Resources Committee has released three amendments to the 'Transforming Education' letter from ESC.

Le Grand Bouet is due to shut for 5 weeks from September 3rd.

An investigation by the NSPCC has found the number of sex crimes against children in Guernsey has risen in the last year.

Education, Sport, and Culture have announced the name of the new school, its colleges, and its uniform.

Two deputies who stood down from the Home Affairs committee in the wake of a critical report have responded robustly in the States.

A new inshore lifeboat is now operating in Guernsey. 

Guernsey's finished fourth at this year's Island Games in Gibraltar.

The Committee for Education, Sport, and Culture have released a draft policy letter relating to the future school plans.

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.

Registration is now open for the 2019 Skipton Swimarathon.

Plans have been announced for a new Premier Inn hotel at Admiral Park.

Les Misérables composer Claude-Michel Schönberg will host a masterclass for local students on 28th June during his visit to Guernsey.

The States’ strategy to counter the threat of Asian Hornets in the Bailiwick will be that of ‘containment’ according to a leading expert.

Deputy Peter Ferbrache has been explaining why there have been long queues for people going through security at Guernsey Airport.

Specsavers' final competition of their eighth Youth Games is set to take place on Saturday 15th June at Cambridge Park.

The Sarah Groves murder trial recommenced yesterday.

The IoD’s June breakfast this week will feature Paul Whitfield, the Chief Executive of the States of Guernsey.