19 « November « 2007 « « This Is Guernsey

Buoyant funds sector shrugs off the crunch

FUNDS under management in Guernsey continue to grow.

MINISTER for sport Peter Sirett is urging islanders to get to the airport tomorrow and give three-times world champion Andy Priaulx a hero's reception after the driver secured the most dramatic of wins in Macau yesterday.

Tax change delay would ‘save/cost island millions’

DELAYING the introduction of zero-10 could see the island lose out on £500m.

Budget meeting ‘noises’ hint at extra tax breaks

LOW earners could be targeted with extra tax allowances as opposition to the idea weakens.

Public payroll set to bust RPI again

STATES payroll costs are expected to rise by 2.7% above inflation next year despite the policy of controlling expenditure.

Full house for junior talent show

THE island's youngsters have shown they have got what it takes to get to the top in showbiz at the inaugural Guernsey's Got Junior Talent contest.

The King of Macau reigns supreme again

ANDY PRIAULX retained the world touring car championship in the most spectacular of fashions in Macau yesterday.

Ankle scare for Merrien ahead of European trials

LEE MERRIEN'S late decision to run in race three of the OSA Recruitment winter cross-country league painfully and frustratingly backfired.

Tense finish goes the way of the Great Wight Sharks

TODD PRIAULX battled to the bitter end, but as his final delivery slipped by the jack the Tigers' hopes of beating the Great Wight Sharks finally disappeared.

Class act Rihoy eases the pressure on greens

Priaulx League 2, Gloucestershire League 0 IT TOOK Steve Ogier three minutes to realise Guernsey should beat the men from the west country. It took his side 46 to do something about it.