Guernsey News from Island FM

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.

Islanders could get better protection from age discrimination.

It's been five years since Guernsey went into its first lockdown to slow the spread of Covid-19.

The Alderney Wildlife Trust's wildlife webcams are now live for the 2025 seabird season.

The Islander conventional ferry has been rebranded in Brittany Ferries livery.

Guernsey's three private colleges welcome the States' decision to continue their grant.

£1.3M is needed to develop the commercial framework for leasing part of the seabed to a wind energy company.

As the estimate jumps to more than £50M, it is recommended that a commission is set up to look afresh at Guernsey's financial obligations towards Alderney.

Princess Anne will join islanders for two days of commemoration and celebration this May to mark the 80th anniversary of the Bailiwick's Liberation.

The Red arrows will be in the Channel Islands this year.

A Guernsey woman who had a stroke aged 20 is donning her running shoes to raise funds to support other stroke survivors.

Guernsey Police have shared the details of a Royal Court case to highlight the dangers of using unlicensed or ‘Facebook’ Taxis.

The States of Guernsey has released a Digital Strategy that aims to 'make all our lives easier and straightforward.'

Guernsey brewers Randalls has been sold to a group of local investors for an undisclosed sum.

Policy Letter faces five amendments, but deputies urged to ensure it is prioritised and finished this States sitting.

Blue Diamond Garden Centres have been appointed as the ‘exclusive indoor and outdoor plant supplier’ to Alan Titchmarsh's new YouTube Channel.

Manche Illes Express is adding 35% more capacity to its France and Channel islands sailings this summer.

Liberation Day organisers want Guernsey to get as patriotic as possible with decorations to mark 80 years of Liberation.

The CEO of Sure says the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authority wasted 'time, effort and money' pursuing a case against the telecoms company.

Tickets for a new inter-islands ferry service are expected to go on sale on Wednesday (19 March)

A house built around a German bunker at Rocquaine is up for sale as a 'one off.'

An anonymous Guernsey organisation has donated £135,000 to doctors at the University of Southampton, who hope to cure multiple causes of blindness.

Several large banks have agreed to financially support the charity, which arranges banking services for those who can't get an account.

The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation will celebrate its 21st birthday this weekend with Blingo.

A new charity EnrichED has been set up by The Guernsey Institute to provide financial support to enable post-16 students to have equal opportunities.

Economists recommend a spending target of 3% of Guernsey's GDP in the medium to long term, to support economic growth.

Work on the 30-year refit of the Flying Christine III is progressing well.

Education's plans to phase out the £2.8M annual subsidy to reinvest in State education face opposition.

A survey by Guernsey's Health Improvement Commission shows islanders want smoking banned outside places like pubs and sports venues.

Guernsey's President of Environment and Infrastructure has issued fresh calls for introducing housing standards in the island.

After 11 years, and 269 games, GFC will bid farewell to Footes Lane - where the club was formed.

Young musicians from Biberach will join Guernsey residents in concert this May.

An enterprising islander has created a new AI chatbot that deals with everything Guernsey.

The Office of the Data Protection Authority says a series of fake telecoms bills are being sent to islanders.

Jersey's gas company, Island Energy, faces charges over the explosion on Pier Road in St Helier in December 2022 which killed ten people.

A 78-year-old woman has died following a collision on Rue des Landes.

Guernsey's postal tariffs will change 1 April 2025.

European passport holders can now apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation, needed for travel to the Channel Islands through the UK from 2 April.

Guernsey's airline has added Bastia in Corsica to its list of summer getaways and says it has the capacity to do so around its normal schedule.

The Ron Short Centre, based at Beau Sejour, has a new area for socialising and growing plants.

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.