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Daily Archives: October 25, 2007

Youngsters blooded with eyes firmly on the future

GUERNSEY coaches were putting on a brave face despite a heavy defeat for the island second team in their opening inter-county league match of the campaign at the Rohais Hall.

Sidelined stars see light at end of tunnel

HAMPSHIRE under-20 cross-country champion Mark Mercier will be as excited and nervous as anyone on Saturday’s start line for the opening race of the 2008 OSA Recruitment winter cross-country series.

Teams are requested to ‘play hard and party hard’

IT IS that time of year when the island is invaded by an army of volleyballers.

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Havenaar and von Saldern keeping up appearances

THERE were mixed fortunes for the two players with the most appearances at the Fortis International Chess Festival.

Ellis too busy in gym to watch rugby final

A TOP England international described to local children just what it takes to get to the top of his profession yesterday - and it means certain sacrifices.

Returning students may get tax breaks

STUDENTS who return to the island could be given a tax break, if the States agrees.

‘Island can close the gap in deficit’

GUERNSEY will balance its books in four years’ time, according to Commerce and Employment minister Stuart Falla.

‘We cannot afford delay’

GUERNSEY Coal is worried that replacing its original plan could drastically delay the decision-making process.

Defra blamed for delay of meeting

GUERNSEY has delayed a meeting with Jersey aimed at resolving the long-running dispute over access rights for fishermen.

Black hole shrinks to just £25m.

GUERNSEY no longer has a black hole, according to Treasury and Resources minister Lyndon Trott. It’s now grey, he says.