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Eight 'super polling stations' proposed for Guernsey's 2025 Election
The States’ Assembly and Constitution Committee says allowing islanders to vote in any polling station next year will compliment the island-wide voting system.
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Runway experts in Guernsey for public meetings
The Swedish firm Runway Safe will promote its EMAS system to deputies and the public on 14 and 15 October.
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Channel Islands avoid UK pumpkin shortage - but they may be smaller than usual
The Channel Islands has avoided the UK pumpkin shortage, but trick-or-treaters might notice that the squash variety is smaller than usual.
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Guernsey children are more active than UK counterparts
789 Guernsey pupils took part in a survey this spring, that was investigating activity levels of children.
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Five staff recruited to Guernsey's emergency control centre
JESCC's manager tells us a recent shortfall in staff has been managed by the hard work of the existing team.
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Rats in evidence along Guernsey's South Esplanade
States confirm a complaint has been registered with the Office for Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation.
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Income tax in Guernsey could temporarily increase to 22%
Policy and Resources' 2025 budget maintains that increasing income tax by 2% over two years would stabilise the island's financial position.
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Storm Kirk set to narrowly miss the Channel Islands
The worst of ex-Hurricane Kirk looks set to miss the Channel Islands, as it tracks 20-30 miles south over France.
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Seal pup rescuers face a difficult season
A local conservation group is preparing for a 'difficult season' with a lack of care options for rescued grey seal pups.
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Guernsey to host more famous artists' work
Art for Guernsey says it has formed partnerships with world-class galleries since hosting a Renoir exhibition.
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French sailor rescued after two days adrift in Channel
A French yachtsman has been found "safe and well" two days after he set sail from Jersey and his boat lost power.
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Head of Guernsey Post to lead island's civil service
Boley Smillie is appointed as the chief executive and head of the public service. He will take up the role early next year.
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Irony as a slimmed down States of Guernsey to be debated at Christmas
Deputy Mark Helyar is ready to test out the adage 'turkeys don't vote for Christmas' as he hopes to have a motion to slash deputy numbers by ten, debated just before the festive break.
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Two games launch for 2024 CI Christmas Lottery
Tickets for the 2024 Channel Islands Christmas Lottery games are now on sale.
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Local artists to help redesign the Bailiwick's banknotes
The States of Guernsey want local creatives to submit designs for a new series of banknotes, that will enter circulation in 2027.
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Sacrifice of Guernsey soldiers to be remembered in France
A significant commemoration of the loss of Guernsey soldiers during WW1 will take place in north-eastern France this November.
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DFDS trial berths its ferry in both Guernsey and Jersey
The ferry company DFDS - which wants to take over from Condor - is carrying out berthing trials in both St Helier and St Peter Port today ( 3 October).
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Money saving initiative supported by Guernsey community
The Guernsey online deals and discount page, SuperSavySavers, has gained 3,500 followers in just 5 months.
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Channel Islands Co-Op introduces a members' discount scheme
A savings initiative, called Member Prices, will enable CI Co-op shareholders to access discounts on selected goods at the checkout.
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Dog walkers can return to Guernsey beaches
Annual beach restrictions for dogs lift today (1 October).
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Guernsey's new Chief of Police appointed
From November 2024, Damian Kitchen, who's spent years in senior positions in England, will oversee Bailiwick Law Enforcement.
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Gusty winds see flights into Guernsey stop early
The first autumnal gales end flying early at Guernsey Airport on Sunday (29 September).
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Three AI university courses to be offered in Guernsey
The benefits of Artificial Intelligence will be taught to Guernsey professionals this November.
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More bands to have CI-France travel costs paid
Musicians are again being offered funding to travel across the Channel Islands and northern France.
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Guernsey's airline to improve punctuality
Staff at Aurigny have made adjustments to the winter timetable based on past flight data to improve punctuality and minimise delays.
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Guernsey ED charges to be simplified
Health & Social Care say removing the tiered time-based tariffs should make accessing emergency healthcare easier, and ensure people aren't put off attending when they need treatment.
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Sure to buy Airtel after deputies in Guernsey pass the proposal
Guernsey's States Assembly has passed three amended propositions to enable Sure to buy Airtel, but none was carried unanimously.
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Guernsey's senior politician hints at a rise in income tax
Deputy Lyndon Trott tells the Assembly something must be done to deal with the burgeoning deficit for 2024.
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Guernsey's first crypto stamp release shelved
The Golden Guernsey Goat virtual issue falls foul of the island's 2022 finance law.
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Warning over Guernsey's finances as bank may recoup £31M in taxes already paid
The island's senior politician alerts the States to an increasing budget deficit and a one off tax issue with an unnamed bank.
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Guernsey campaigner recognised at National Police Chiefs’ Council Awards
Poppy Murray was named runner-up in the “Making Safer Spaces” category at this year’s National Police Chiefs’ Council Awards.
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Guernsey's economy worth £3.48 billion
GDP increased by 5% in 2023 but in real terms it has dipped by 2%, the first time since the pandemic.
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Majority of Alderney gambling sites to improve user privacy settings
Nearly 80% of companies tell Guernsey's Data Protection Authority that they will change their websites to end 'deceptive design patterns.'
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Alderney car crash victim named
Guernsey Police have named the man who died in a single vehicle car crash last week.
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Delayed start for Alderney's new ferry
A tech issue has postponed the introduction of the Dart Fisher, an all-weather catamaran that was due into Alderney over the weekend.
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Boat hits rocks off Guernsey's QE2 marina
Guernsey Coastguard have begun an investigation after a small motor boat become stranded on rocks off the QE2 marina
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Guernsey's east coast avoids serious flooding
One of the highest tides of the year washed over the St Peter Port Quay but businesses were prepared.
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More listeners, listening for longer: Island FM sees big jumps in new RAJAR figures
The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM grow average listening hours by a huge 46% compared to last quarter.
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Island Games Road Closures Publicised
Island Games volunteers will hand out leaflets to residents who live on the cycling and triathlon routes to help them plan ahead to July.
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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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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.