Guernsey News

States officials confirmed they will offer a single Covid-19 vaccine dose to teens in this age group, following the decisions in Jersey and the UK to do the same.

Raymond Evison Clematis and Blue Diamond Group have already won top awards at the world-famous show.

Guernsey's Chief Minister has said he hopes some people making comments about him 'crawl back under their stones.'

Gas customers in Guernsey are facing another price hike.

Isolation is being scrapped for all passengers arriving in Guernsey from the UK and Common Travel Area from next month.

The Bailiwick’s first Labyrinth will be within the grounds of Les Cotils. 

Chief Information Officer, Colin Vaudin resigns as the leader of the team transforming the government IT system.

Children identified as direct contacts of Covid-19 cases at school will now be able to attend extra curricular activities.

Islanders have boosted the number of visitors to Guernsey's historic sites this summer as attractions continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic.

Guernsey's government is ready to agree fishing licences for French fishermen, but a resolution to the dispute is out of the Bailiwick's hands.

Following the installation of boulders and removal of abandoned cars, the Constable of St Sampson is calling for changes to Guernsey's laws.

One person who was being treated in hospital with Covid-19 in Alderney has died.

The old pavilion in Saumarez Park has been removed and replaced with a new identical structure in a remodel which has made the area more accessible.

The Medical Specialists Group can no longer stop consultants from working in Guernsey for a period of time after leaving their contracts.

Another phishing scam is circulating in Guernsey, this time targeting businesses related to the finance sector.

A lack of funding could reduce the size of the St Peter Port Christmas Lights display.

A survey shows 80% of Confederation of Guernsey Industry members are against introducing a Goods and Services Tax.

The Director of Education is expected to publish his first strategy for schooling and further education early next year.

52 Golden Guernsey Goats are being auctioned to raise money for two charities.

The Bailiwick's Data Protection Commissioner says the two-year high in data breaches is likely due to increased confidence and trust in the authorities.

The newly appointed Director of Education says it's an 'honour' to take on the role and he thinks different views on reforms are 'healthy'.

16 and 17 year olds who have had one coronavirus vaccine dose will be treated as 'Blue Channelers'.

The TV wildlife expert is meeting Guernsey children to help them record different species on Lihou headland.

Islanders can fly directly to several European destinations this winter for weekend breaks due to reduced demand for regular services.

Changes to contributory benefits and contribution rates could increase how much islanders pay every year for 10 years.

People who claim family allowance are being reminded of changes to the benefit coming early next year.

Calls from fraudsters calling themselves 'Valerie' have scammed more than 20 people across the Channel Islands out of thousands of pounds.

Guernsey's minimum wage could rise by 35 pence an hour from January 2022.

States members will be asked to agree to pay off the airline's debt of £46.8m plus an estimated £16m to cover its 2021 losses.

Two people who were being treated for coronavirus in hospital have died over the weekend.

Aurigny's new Chief Executive has laid out a strategy to return the States-owned airline to profitability after 14 years of losses.

Sure has confirmed it will be rolling out fibre-optic internet to every home and business in Guernsey by 2026.

The controversial decision to remove the benches from outside the Town Church is being reversed as alcohol is now banned there.

Dr Nicola Brink says the current instruction for children who are contacts of school Covid cases not to attend extra-curricular activities is a 'temporary measure' that will be reviewed.

India and Joey, two seal pups rescued in Channel Islands waters, are due to be released back into the wild this week.

Two 29 tonne electricity transformers have been put in place at Beau Sejour.

A person has been rescued after falling from the ladder at Le Jaonnet Bay onto rocks.

Around 100 EVie bikes will be arriving in Guernsey from Jersey at some point this week.

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Channel Islands broadcaster Gary Burgess has switched on the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

A Guernsey teacher's union is calling on ESC to act on the 'significant concerns' of local educators over the reform of secondary and higher education.

Headteachers are writing to parents saying children who are identified as direct contacts will stay in school as much as possible 'to avoid disruption to their education'.

States deputies have voted in favour of Education, Sport and Culture's policy for three 11-16 secondary schools and a separate sixth form centre.

A decision on the future of Guernsey's schools system is expected soon as the States sitting enters its third day.

Islanders are being reminded not to swim in St Saviour's reservoir following reports of some trying to.

Alcohol is no longer allowed to be consumed in and around Church Square in St Peter Port, according to the States.

Seven licence applications have been received for medicinal cannabis production in Guernsey.

Fibre-optic broadband could be rolled out across Guernsey by 2026, if States members agree.

Guernsey's air show is back, with the RAF Red Arrows among the aircraft scheduled to fly over the Bailiwick.

The schools reforms debate continues in Guernsey's States after amendments from Deputies Jonathon Le Tocq and Gavin St Pier were thrown out.

Parents of Year 8 students at Les Beaucamps High School are being urged to make sure their children have a negative lateral flow test before they go into school this morning (9 September)

Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE has been announced as the next Lieutenant-Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Guernsey and Jersey will finally met on 6 November for the Siam Cup.

Condor Voyager sailings over the next few days have been rearranged because of a lack of cabin crew.

Post-16 and secondary education is first on the States Assembly agenda, with several proposals put forward for debate.

Donations from islanders across the Bailiwick have raised more than £34,000 to help provide Covid-19 vaccinations in poorer countries.

Policy and Resources is pushing ahead with its plans to restructure Guernsey's public sector.

The crew says the Corsaire de Sercq leaves fewer passengers feeling seasick since setting sail in July.

Islanders are being asked to join a community advisory group on violence and intimidation against women.

Cyclists in Guernsey are being warned its dangerous and illegal to ride on pavements.

Guernsey Ports is going to be representing the island at the UK's biggest boat show later this month.

The Children's Convenor says the lower number of referrals to tribunals last year doesn't mean there were fewer issues.

Alderney's hospital is closed to visitors as four cases of Covid-19 have been identified there.

The States of Guernsey has provided business support payments totalling more than £65 million since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Archaeological excavations at Alderney's Roman fort at the Nunnery have made a number of discoveries into the 1,700 year history of the site.

Plans to revive Flybe are a step closer to taking off, as the airline's new owners have begun recruiting staff.

The President of  Education Sport and Culture has called an attempt to block schools reforms 'very disappointing' and 'perplexing'

People across Guernsey are being asked to lower their impact on the environment throughout September.

Two Guernsey deputies are attempting to block proposed changes to secondary education.

Two diseases which can be fatal to pet rabbits of all ages are becoming prevalent across Guernsey.

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.