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Guernsey's senior politician expects a long budget debate
The budget faces 19 amendments, some of which P&R describe as welcome, others damaging.
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Guernsey's population keeps rising
The latest figure, backdated to December 2023, is close to 65,000 and increased by 910 last year, which is up 1.4%.
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Condor calls out 'unacceptable delay' in Channel Island tender process
Condor Ferries say the uncertainty as to which company will run ferryboat services in the Channel Islands from next year is having a 'detrimental' effect on the tourism sector.
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Guernsey bathing service lacks volunteers
A service that enables patients in the community to get a hot bath is being under-used, because of a lack of volunteers.
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Unemployment rises in Guernsey
Guernsey's latest unemployment figures for September 2024 show there has been an 18% rise in job-seekers.
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Guernsey's Domestic Abuse Laws updated to protect victims
Four new offences are to come into force in Guernsey, to give police more power to protect victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
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Guernsey's Tree of Joy to be lit on 29 November
The switching on of the lights will signal the start of Christmas for many islanders.
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Reprimanded Guernsey Deputy criticises 'absurd' length of disciplinary process
Deputy Gavin St Pier has been defending the right to free speech in the States Assembly, as he responds to his reprimand.
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How Guernsey remembers...
The 2024 Poppy Appeal has launched in Guernsey, with paper flowers that you can attach to your clothing being sold in local shops.
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Guernsey's Chief of Police retires in a week
Head of Bailiwick Law Enforcement Ruari Hardy has been reflecting on four decades of police work, as he prepares to step down from the top job on 31 October.
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Formal reprimand for Deputy Gavin St Pier
Deputy Gavin St Pier has been officially reprimanded by the States Assembly.
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Ferry operator announcement could be delayed
The announcement of which ferry firm will operate services in the Channel Islands from next spring could be delayed by 'some days' after a senior civil servant removed himself from the process.
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January sleep out to raise money for Guernsey's homeless
A humanitarian charity is organising a mass sleepout in the new year, to raise money to build accommodation for the homeless.
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St Peter Port will host celebrations for Guernsey's 80th Liberation Day
A diverse programme of events will take place in St Peter Port on the 9th May 2025, as the island celebrates 80 years of freedom from German Occupation.
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Inflation in Guernsey three times higher than UK rate
Latest figures show RPI in Guernsey has fallen to 5.1% which means it's significantly higher than the rate in Britain and above Jersey's current rate.
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Campaign launches to inspire Guernsey women to stand for 2025 election
With just eight months left before Guernsey goes to the polls, Women in Public Life have launched #WomenStandGsy.
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The Royal Navy could help Guernsey's "Barnacle Bill" get home
The GSPCA is investigating new ways to send a loggerhead turtle home.
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New online shopping delivery service 'could damage Guernsey's economy'
A new scheme that will allow islanders to use more online outlets has been criticised by the Guernsey Retail Group.
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Rabbit owners warned of new variant of fatal virus
Guernsey's pet owners are being warned of a new strain of a virus that can kill domestic and wild rabbits.
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Taxi fares in Guernsey set to rise by 4.75%
It's proposed taxi fares in Guernsey rise by 4.75% from 25 November 2024.
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New service looks to resolve 'undeliverable' problem for Guernsey's online shoppers
Guernsey Post has opened a UK parcel hub in Portsmouth, so islanders can direct their post there when retailers require a UK address.
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Les Bourgs welcomes children suffering from grief
A new children's area has been set up in Les Bourgs Hospice to support grieving children through their journeys.
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New map highlights island's disabled parking and toilets
A new digital map, designed to help disabled islanders confidently explore the Bailiwick, shows the location of blue badge parking and public toilets.
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Woman who fell from cruise ship is named
A woman who died after going overboard from a cruise ship in Channel Island waters has been named.
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Free lessons for parents on how to support their children's wellbeing
A new and free online resource is available for families in Jersey and Guernsey who want to learn how to support their child's emotional health.
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Philippines Ambassador visits Guernsey
The Philippines Ambassador to the UK is visiting Guernsey.
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WWII German Bunker converted into modern Channel Islands home
One of the Channel Islands' wartime coastal defences has been turned into a three bedroom 'one-of-a-kind home'.
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Another States vote on GST
Guernsey's politicians look set to vote again on introducing GST.
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DFDS trials third ship in Channel Island waters
Danish firm DFDS is test berthing another of its ships in Channel Islands waters today (15 October).
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50% of Channel Islanders struggle to pay rent, electricity and food
Around 50% of people in the Channel Islands are struggling to meet their day-to-day living costs, according to a recent survey of how people have been coping in past 12 months.
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Sark Property Company submits bid for Barclay estate
The Sark Property Company has submitted a cash bid for the Sark estate owned by a trust of the late Sir David Barclay.
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Guernsey community 'need to know how to Restart a Heart'
A series of free CPR and Defibrillator training sessions are taking place across Guernsey this week.
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Woman dies after falling overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands
A woman in her twenties has died after going overboard from a cruise ship off the Channel Islands.
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EU delays biometric border scheme just five weeks before planned introduction
The bloc's delayed entry-exit system (EES) has been postponed again – ahead of its scheduled rollout on November 10th.
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Referrals to Social Prescribing triple in Guernsey
During its pilot, 656 adults in Guernsey were referred by their GPs and other health professionals to the Bailiwick Social Prescribing (BSP) scheme.
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Channel Islands to give €370,000 to keep Manche Iles Express running
The governments of Jersey and Guernsey and Sark’s Chief Pleas have agreed a package of financial support for Manche Iles Express.
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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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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.