Guernsey News from Island FM

Key records for family history research, including births, marriages, baptisms and deaths in the Bailiwick, can now be accessed online.

Islands Unlimited has been testing its 316 seater catamaran in moderate to rough seas off Malta.

A rediscovered historical plaque celebrating the arrival of Guernsey cows into the United States in 1840 has returned to public view.

Aurigny is looking to replace its two Dornier aircraft with 'damp' leased Twin Otters to save on maintenance and operational costs and improve resilience.

Fewer of our common, feathery friends are being spotted in British gardens.

14 students have signed up to the course, which is too few to make it practical.

Waitrose has agreed to stock Guernsey Dairy butter in more than 240 of its stores across the UK.

Local companies and tradespeople are joining forces to transform a property on Victoria Road into supported accommodation for young adults.

Aurigny says the move from the Bailiwick will save money and calls are answered far more quickly.

Dominic Jones has joined a strategy group to help inform the UK Government on challenges faced by people suffering from food allergies.

Tara de Jersey is one of 110 people across the UK taking part in 'a radical citizen science research project'.

Incoming mail will now be delivered by boat as the mail plane becomes export only.

Chef Nathan Davies begins island life and says that local produce, like crabs and Guernsey milk, are not just good, they are world class.

Guernsey schoolchildren will receive 'a unique and meaningful gift' to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.

The Guernsey Overseas Aid & Development Commission is giving £50,000 to Myanmar to help with relief efforts after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the country.

PC James De La Mare has received three top honours at the BLE Awards for saving an islander's life whilst off-duty.

Guernsey families can celebrate the island's 80th Liberation Day with a vintage fun fair on the Crown Pier.

Athletes from Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark will be among 2,000 heading to Orkney this July for the 2025 Island Games.

The Little Big Group has purchased The Duke of Richmond Hotel from the Red Carnation Group and says it will update it but pay 'great respect' to its history.

European nationals now have to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they want to visit the UK or are travelling on to the Channel Islands via the UK.

The first redesigns of Guernsey banknotes since the early '90s are expected to enter circulation in early 2027.

There were winners from both Jersey and Guernsey in the finals of the 2025 de Putron Challenge.

150 drones will take to the skies over St Peter Port for the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.

Mainly invisible transition expected for the first few weeks of Guernsey's new bus contract, but incoming operator Stagecoach promises electric buses to come.

Dyna Energy is eyeing with interest the moves by Guernsey and Jersey to develop offshore wind farms.

Guernsey FC thrill the capacity crowd with a Ross Allen goal and a 1-1 draw at Victoria Park.

Sky News took notice of St Anne's involvement in the Schools Across the Ocean project and sent a film crew to the island.

A new ferry company has begun operating Guernsey's main sea routes into the UK and France.

Jersey’s new ferry operator has cancelled its first sailing to Saint Malo.

Lord Eric Pickles has been the UK's Special Envoy on Post-Holocaust issues for the past decade and commissioned the Alderney Expert Review.

Deputy Heidi Soulsby says, after three terms in office, it is time to step aside from politics in Guernsey.

Man Club will host more mental health group sessions in a more central location.

Public Health has released the results of the eleventh round of child measurements in Guernsey and Alderney schools.

Two branded Stagecoach buses will bolster the fleet as the company prepares to take over Guernsey's services from 1 April.

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.