21 « February « 2008 « « This Is Guernsey

DEMAND for accountability and transparency in the States ran high at last night’s Island People’s Meeting.

Pearl finally gives up the supporting role

THE last 40 years have seen thousands of women turn to Pearl de Jersey for support, but now the Creasey’s lingerie manager and buyer is retiring.

Lady Maris offered vital service to the island

LAST week’s loss of the Lady Maris of Braye passenger vessel was not just a blow for skipper Darren Machon but for the whole island.

Light touch needed to check business overkill

ON THE days when Sark Shipping’s services permit such things – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, along with the occasional Saturday shopping trips – day trippers have been putting in the occasional appearance.

What is the real motive?

THIS newspaper is well used to policy disagreements with government. It is one reason why the former chief minister’s claim that ‘the Press’ acts as a self-appointed, non-elected opposition to the States of Guernsey is worn as a badge of pride for all staff as an indication of a job done well.