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Guernsey In Immediate Lockdown
The Civil Contingencies Authority has placed the island under lockdown 'with immediate effect'.
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Lockdown: Schools Closed
Schools in Guernsey have been closed to all but vulnerable students and children of essential workers.
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Lockdown: Elective Surgery Halted
All elective surgery for the coming week has been postponed as Guernsey has gone into a second lockdown.
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Vaccinations Going Ahead
Clinics that are scheduled to administer vaccinations this weekend (23/24 January 2021) will be open.
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Please Don't Panic Buy
Long queues form outside local supermarkets as CCA announces 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Bailiwick.
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Hospital Closes To Visitors & Events Cancelled After Spike In Coronavirus Cases
Islanders are being told to cancel any planned events and gatherings after four new coronavirus cases were discovered in Guernsey last night.
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CCA Considering Testing Charge For Travellers
Guernsey's Civil Contingencies Authority might charge islanders who wish to travel once the travel ban has been lifted.
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Students Asked "How Can We Help?"
The States is asking students what their plans are, and how best they can support those remaining in Guernsey.
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£12m Project To Replace Airport Scanners Begins
Work has begun on installing the new hold baggage scanning system at the airport.
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Deputy Roffey 'Flabbergasted' At Chief Minister's Comments
The Chief Minister is quoted as saying he wants to hand States Housing over to the Guernsey Housing Association.
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Guernsey Finance Upbeat About Prospects For 2021
Guernsey's response to the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in 'hugely positive interest' in the Bailiwick, finance industry professionals have heard.
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Vaccine Will Not Change Travel Policy
The States of Guernsey says it was inundated following an invitation to the public to put their coronavirus questions directly to the Director of Public Health.
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GO Moves To New Premises
A charity that prepares young people for full-time employment has moved to new premises on Northside, St Sampsons.
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Cash Payments To Be Stopped At Longue Hougue
Longue Hougue Recycling Centre is moving to an electronic payment system from the start of next month.
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All Countries Treated As Category 4 From Midnight
The Civil Contingencies Authority is suspending the country and region categorisations temporarily, and treating all arrivals into the Bailiwick as ‘Category 4’.
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Ninth Youth Games Set For May
Young islanders will be able to try one of 20 different sports as part of this year’s Youth Games.
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Estate Agent Warns Of Rental Property Shortage
It's claimed the number of properties available for rent in Guernsey has dwindled to a new low.
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'Urgent Action' To Stop Benefits Funds Running Dry
Deputy Peter Roffey has issued a stark warning that the States needs to act now if two funds that provide for various benefits and long-term care costs are to remain solvent.
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GHA Completes 1,000th Home
Guernsey Housing Association has built its 1,000th property at Clos Landais in St Saviours
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Watch: Thieves Steal Collection Tins From Church
Guernsey Police have released CCTV footage of two men stealing charity collection tins from the Town Church.
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Vaccination Rollout Gathers Pace
The Bailiwick's programme to vaccinate the population against Covid-19 has stepped up a gear with the first call centre bookings for appointments from Guernsey's over 75s.
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Students To Pay Home Fees At English Unis
Students from the Channel Islands will pay the same university tuition fees as UK residents from September.
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UK To Close Travel Corridors
All travel corridors will close from Monday, meaning everyone arriving in the UK will have to self-isolate.
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Six Week Gap For Covid Vaccine Doses
Islanders being vaccinated at Beau Sejour will have a six week interval between coronavirus vaccine doses.
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Jump In A Puddle For Cancer
A national fundraising campaign launched has been in Guernsey that aims to raise £1 million for Cancer Research UK.
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200 Enquiries For Essential Travel Permits
More than 200 people have enquired about Essential Travel Permits since their introduction earlier this week.
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No Pay Rise For States Members
Guernsey's politicians will not get a pay rise this year.
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12 Bays Of Christmas Raises £22,000
More than 600 people signed up for the new winter swimming challenge.
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Dr Brink Answers Your Coronavirus Questions
Islanders worried about the rapidly changing coronavirus situation are being invited to put their questions directly to Dr Nicola Brink.
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Katie Gives The Lowdown On Local Loos
A young Guernsey woman has become a social media influencer, with a twist...
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Poultry Keepers Asked To Register With States Vet
The States Veterinary officers want all pet and commercial poultry keepers to register with them because of continued outbreaks of bird flu in the UK.
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Sir David Barclay Dies Age 86
Sir David Barclay, Telegraph co-owner and one of the Channel Islands wealthiest residents has died.
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Permit Required For Travel Into Bailiwick
Passengers coming to the Bailiwick will need to demonstrate their travel is essential by applying for an Essential Travel Permit.
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Day-Of-Arrival COVID-19 Swab Now Essential
A negative COVID-19 test on arrival AND on day 13 will be needed for a day 14 release from self-isolation.
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Bailiwick Unemployment Figures Fall to 506
Guernsey continues to have very low levels of unemployment compared to international standards with those out of work decreasing by 46 people from November.
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New Marriage Law From 1 March
Guernsey's outdated marriage law will soon be replaced - offering a welcome boost for future wedding tourism to the Bailiwick.
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Busy Year Ahead for LGBTQ+ Charity Liberate
LGBTQ+ charity Liberate is looking to expand the range of services it provides this year for members of the community.
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Vaccine Rollout Continues In Care Homes
GPs are going into Guernsey's care homes from today to give residents the Covid-19 vaccine.
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States To Give More Work to Local Companies
Guernsey's States wants to re-direct some of the £200m it spends annually with suppliers and other providers towards local firms to help boost our economy.
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400 Register With Data Protection Authority So Far
Businesses and organisations in Guernsey that handle personal data are being urged to get their registration into the Office of the Data Protection Authority or risk falling foul of the law.
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Man In UK Hospital After ‘Violent Assault’
A man needs hospital treatment in the UK following what Guernsey Police have described as a ‘violent assault’.
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Non-Essential Travel To The Bailiwick Stopped
No non-essential travel into the Bailiwick should take place due to the continuing rise in coronavirus cases in the UK.
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ESC Confident Teachers Will Rise To Challenge Of Exams Cancellation
Guernsey's Strategic Education Advisor has expressed her faith in teachers who'll be delivering student assessments this summer.
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Lee Merrien Enters Guernsey Sporting Hall of Fame
The Olympian has been honoured at the latest Guernsey Sports Commission Sporting Achievement Awards.
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Condor Introduces Further Safety Measures
Condor is implementing more changes to its operations to ensure continuity of supplies to the Channel Islands after three freight ship crew tested positive for COVID-19.
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Police Appeal For 'Appropriate Adults'
Guernsey Police needs 'as many people as possible' to apply to become an 'Appropriate Adult'.
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Teachers 'Best Placed To Judge Pupils' Performance'
Teacher assessments will replace GCSE and A-level exams in the Bailiwick this summer after the UK Government scrapped exams because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on schools in England.
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Deputies Question Covid 'Information Gap'
Two deputies are criticising the lack of communication from the States of Guernsey following the latest UK lockdown and surging coronavirus case numbers there.
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Bailiwick Students Will Be Bound By UK Exam Board Decisions
Following the announcement of a national lockdown and the cancellation of exams, Guernsey's Strategic Education Advisor says we must wait for further guidance to be issued by the exam board.
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Islanders Encouraged to Rethink The Drink
If you're taking part in Dry January and are finding it hard going, help might be at hand.
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Festung Guernsey Applies to Restore Fort Hommet Bunkers
There could be a world-class heritage site at Fort Hommet if planners accept an application to restore bunkers on the headland.
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Condor Introduces New Safety Measures As UK Covid-19 Cases Rise
Passengers travelling with Condor will have to provide evidence of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their journey after the company tightened up its safety measures in the light of increasing coronavirus cases in UK.
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Guernsey Community Foundation Donates £25,000 to Vive La Vallette
The Vive La Vallette project has received a funding boost of £25,000 from the Guernsey Community Foundation.
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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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Primary pupils prepare for Specsavers Youth Games
Specsavers' final competition of their eighth Youth Games is set to take place on Saturday 15th June at Cambridge Park.
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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.