31 December 2007 Archive » This Is Guernsey

Daily Archives: December 31, 2007

TRP ‘no cause for concern’

A PROPERTY expert is advising islanders not to be worried by the switch from tax on rateable value to tax on real property.

Finance and legal ‘need 1,200 more’

A SHORTFALL of 1,200 people for jobs in the local finance and legal sectors will exist in the next year, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Party hats are on to see the new year in

PUBS, clubs and hotels are preparing themselves for a busy night as islanders get their party hats on to celebrate New Year.

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‘Driving age may have to rise here’

TEENAGERS might have to wait a couple of extra years before they can get behind the wheel of a car if the number of vehicles in island continues to rise.

Marking up duty hike could lead to legislation

COMMERCE and Employment will keep a close eye on prices when fuel duty rises come into effect in the new year.

Why did No. 10 snub Bailiff?

SURPRISED islanders are dismayed at the omission of the Bailiff from the Queen’s New Year Honours.

Guernsey’s gamble with zero-10 begins

GUERNSEY’S crucial economic gamble with zero-10 starts tomorrow.

Adam is the first man to rack up back-to-back tons

IT WAS not an easy decision. Comparing achievements across sports seldom is.

A GOAL of exquisite class from Marc McGrath, followed quickly by his lucky rebound from a saved penalty, deservedly won Bels the points at the Track and probably the Priaulx League title for the second time in three seasons.