Guernsey News

One of the dolphin sculptures on Guernsey's new trail has been vandalised.

The Youth Commission has launched 'The Bus Stop' - a fully equipped, solar-powered mobile youth club.

The Princess Royal has attended commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Liberation in Guernsey and Sark.

One of the only surviving pets from the Second World War will be joining Guernsey's Liberation Day Cavalcade.

In a brand refresh Guernsey Marinas - part of Guernsey Ports - will focus on bringing more private leisure boat visitors to the island.

Events are going on across the island for the landmark anniversary of the end of the German occupation.

Islanders might have spotted a new celebratory postbox topper outside town church.

Guernsey Housing Association (GHA) is pushing on with its plans for 150 new homes following the States' progress on building flood defences on the Bridge.

In the week the Channel Islands celebrate 80 years of Liberation, Guernsey's Bailiff has unveiled a Blue Plaque honouring the agents of the Guernsey Active Secret Press.

Camp des Rêves in St Peter’s has received one of the most prestigious British business Awards.

Islanders can now book flights through the Emirates website from Guernsey, making long-haul travel easier, even though Aurigny has temporarily removed an aircraft.

HSBC has made a donation to support the Blue Marine Foundation (BMF) and its work protecting ocean habitats around Guernsey and Jersey.

The Channel Islands' top politicians have met for the final time ahead of Guernsey's upcoming general election.

Parish officials have arranged a series of Liberation Celebrations for those who don't want to head into town or want to keep partying past 9 May.

Deputies vote to turn the quarry into the next reservoir while rubble and builders' waste will be dumped near the Longue Hougue reclamation.

Guernsey Waste says its food waste processing plant has been out of action since 21 April.

The latest report into the MSG's performance shows increased demand in the health sector and inadequate resources to deal with the pressure.

Dogs and horses are banned from several beaches around Guernsey during the busy summer season.

Stamps commemorating 80 years of freedom from German Occupation will be released by Guernsey Post.

An annual campaign is urging islanders to put their lawnmowers away in May.

Damien Molony is returning to Jersey as Bergerac. UKTV teases what the TV detective will do next.

Guernsey's adult minimum wage will increase to £12.60 an hour from October 2025, while the rate for 16 to 17 year olds will be 90% of that figure, £11.35 an hour.

The rate at which prices are rising in Guernsey is 4.2% whereas in Jersey RPI has dipped to 2.3%.

Four Tower-branded air fryers have been recalled, as they are faulty and could start a fire.

RoadPeace wants people in Jersey and Guernsey to be aware of and use its services after visiting the islands last week to speak to police and politicians.

Contractors are working to deepen the pool at La Vallette, to allow the diving board to be used again.

Guernsey Coastguard have issued a warning after overseeing the rescue of a boat with four people on board whose VHF radio and GPS systems were out of action.

Jersey football fans will be able to travel to Guernsey with DFDS to watch this year's Muratti final.

A larger States subsidy and a "nappy-ccino" event hope to persuade more Guernsey parents to switch to reusable nappies.

37% of the near 1700 islanders who took part in the police community survey had no or little confidence in the force's ability to tackle crime.

A 'spectacular display of wartime aviation' will soar through Guernsey's skies this May.

A burglar has been jailed for 15 months for stealing from Guernsey's Town Church.

A Guernsey marine litter researcher has collected large sections of a model aircraft presumed to have been lost off Chouet.

A States report has found issues with the pre-school sector in Guernsey that damage both it, and the wider island economy.

A Blue Plaque will remember the Guernsey Active Secret Press (GASP) who produced news leaflets based on BBC broadcasts.

Young Guernsey footballers competed in the Bordeaux Ocean Cup over the Easter weekend.

Historians and members of Guernsey's wartime generation have collaborated on a new podcast, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the internment camp known as Biberach.

The landowner says it will update members in May after the States of Guernsey decided not to pursue an investment of up to £35M in the Bridge site.

The news of the pontiff's death came just half an hour before Easter Monday mass at St Joseph's in St Peter Port.

This year's Channel Islands Pride will take place in Jersey on 21 June.

The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM grow average listening hours by a huge 46% compared to last quarter.

Island Games volunteers will hand out leaflets to residents who live on the cycling and triathlon routes to help them plan ahead to July.

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.

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.