Guernsey News

The Civil Contingencies Authority has placed the island under lockdown 'with immediate effect'.

Schools in Guernsey have been closed to all but vulnerable students and children of essential workers.

All elective surgery for the coming week has been postponed as Guernsey has gone into a second lockdown.

Clinics that are scheduled to administer vaccinations this weekend (23/24 January 2021) will be open.

Long queues form outside local supermarkets as CCA announces 4 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Bailiwick.

Islanders are being told to cancel any planned events and gatherings after four new coronavirus cases were discovered in Guernsey last night.

Guernsey's Civil Contingencies Authority might charge islanders who wish to travel once the travel ban has been lifted.

The States is asking students what their plans are, and how best they can support those remaining in Guernsey.

Work has begun on installing the new hold baggage scanning system at the airport.

The Chief Minister is quoted as saying he wants to hand States Housing over to the Guernsey Housing Association.

Guernsey's response to the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in 'hugely positive interest' in the Bailiwick, finance industry professionals have heard.

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.

A charity that prepares young people for full-time employment has moved to new premises on Northside, St Sampsons.

Longue Hougue Recycling Centre is moving to an electronic payment system from the start of next month. 

The Civil Contingencies Authority is suspending the country and region categorisations temporarily, and treating all arrivals into the Bailiwick as ‘Category 4’.

Young islanders will be able to try one of 20 different sports as part of this year’s Youth Games.

It's claimed the number of properties available for rent in Guernsey has dwindled to a new low.

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.

Guernsey Housing Association has built its 1,000th property at Clos Landais in St Saviours

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Guernsey Police have released CCTV footage of two men stealing charity collection tins from the Town Church.

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.

Students from the Channel Islands will pay the same university tuition fees as UK residents from September.

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All travel corridors will close from Monday, meaning everyone arriving in the UK will have to self-isolate.

Islanders being vaccinated at Beau Sejour will have a six week interval between coronavirus vaccine doses.

A national fundraising campaign launched has been in Guernsey that aims to raise £1 million for Cancer Research UK.

More than 200 people have enquired about Essential Travel Permits since their introduction earlier this week.

Guernsey's politicians will not get a pay rise this year.

More than 600 people signed up for the new winter swimming challenge.

Islanders worried about the rapidly changing coronavirus situation are being invited to put their questions directly to Dr Nicola Brink.

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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.

Sir David Barclay, Telegraph co-owner and one of the Channel Islands wealthiest residents has died.

Passengers coming to the Bailiwick will need to demonstrate their travel is essential by applying for an Essential Travel Permit.

A negative COVID-19 test on arrival AND on day 13 will be needed for a day 14 release from self-isolation.

Guernsey continues to have very low levels of unemployment compared to international standards with those out of work decreasing by 46 people from November.

Guernsey's outdated marriage law will soon be replaced - offering a welcome boost for future wedding tourism to the Bailiwick.

LGBTQ+ charity Liberate is looking to expand the range of services it provides this year for members of the community.

GPs are going into Guernsey's care homes from today to give residents the Covid-19 vaccine.

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.

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.

A man needs hospital treatment in the UK following what Guernsey Police have described as a ‘violent assault’.

No non-essential travel into the Bailiwick should take place due to the continuing rise in coronavirus cases in the UK.

Guernsey's Strategic Education Advisor has expressed her faith in teachers who'll be delivering student assessments this summer.

The Olympian has been honoured at the latest Guernsey Sports Commission Sporting Achievement Awards.

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.

Guernsey Police needs 'as many people as possible' to apply to become an 'Appropriate Adult'.

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.

Two deputies are criticising the lack of communication from the States of Guernsey following the latest UK lockdown and surging coronavirus case numbers there. 

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.

If you're taking part in Dry January and are finding it hard going, help might be at hand.

There could be a world-class heritage site at Fort Hommet if planners accept an application to restore bunkers on the headland.

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.

The Vive La Vallette project has received a funding boost of £25,000 from the Guernsey Community Foundation. 

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.