06 « June « 2008 « « This Is Guernsey

GUERNSEY should cut its carbon emissions by 30% in the next 12 years, the Energy Policy Steering Group says.

Desperques to face the 2005 world champ

MARTYN DESPERQUES will go up against 2005 world champion Shaun Murphy later this month.

One-way will endanger children, say neighbours

CHILDREN will be put at risk by the one-way system proposed for the new schools in St Sampson’s, say Oatlands Lane residents.

Dramatic cut in plastic bag use

AFTER a month of operation, the island-wide effort to cut carrier bag use has been hailed a success.

Tide power commission floated

A COMMISSION similar to one already set up in Alderney could be used to develop tidal power in Guernsey.

Sark’s new doctor is shown the light

SARK said goodbye to its medical officer last week and at the same time welcomed his successor.

Aid needed to bolster tourism

BUSINESS leaders in Alderney have called on the States to reignite the island’s tourism industry. Members of the Chamber of Commerce released their annual report last week and the lack of forward bookings for the summer season is causing them a considerable amount of concern.