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Daily Archives: November 19, 2008

The code in the fiscal message

CONFIRMATION from the Treasury minister that the States cannot control its expenditure is a worrying admission, for clearly no organisation can operate effectively, efficiently or for the long term without being in charge of its costs. In addition, the minister’s honesty might be seen to raise issues of government credibility.

‘Be bolder and we can help you raise the cash’

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THE States should do more creative thinking to raise money for essential projects – and enable locals to invest in them, according to Channel Islands Stock Exchange chief executive Tamara Menteshvili.

Chinese delegation impressed

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GUERNSEY’s finance sector can expect to reap the rewards of a visit by officials from China’s largest city soon, according to GuernseyFinance chief executive Peter Niven.

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Environment holds key to North plans

NORTH are looking to expand Northfield.

‘States must decide if it likes pumping sewage into the sea’

A PATH forward for sewage treatment is set to be unveiled – but it would hit islanders in the pocket.

Bats to gloves

GUERNSEY’S junior table tennis stars have been putting down their bats and taking up boxercise and spinning in a bid to get fitter.

London’s Burning, Guernsey’s baring

FIREFIGHTERS stripped off their uniforms in the name of charity.

Tidal power: ‘Damaging facts kept hidden from people’

DAMAGING information about Alderney’s tidal power deal is being kept from the public, according to former States member Frank Dean.

Bentley retains his crown for another year

FOR the second consecutive year Shane Bentley has won the West Coast Sea Angling Club’s Specimen Fish Hunt.

St Jacques happy to put win on the board

St Jacques 17, Les Quennevais 5