25 « November « 2008 « « This Is Guernsey

Darling orders review of Britain’s offshore centres

THE UK Government has ordered a review of the Crown Dependencies and offshore territories as finance centres.

SONNING are next up for the Guernsey men’s hockey side as they pursue a spot in the latter stages of the nationwide HA Trophy.

Huelin-Renouf on course for New Year’s Eve move

A MULTI-MILLION-pound investment is being made by Huelin-Renouf Shipping into the lifeline route between the Channel Islands and the UK.

‘Rebuild Les Beaucamps, but do not ruin the landscape’

PLANS to redevelop Les Beaucamps High School on protected rural land have sparked a protest from an environmental group.

People wrapped in bedclothes flee late-night fire at vinery

PEOPLE wrapped in bedding dashed to safety when fire struck at a Pointes Lane vinery late on Saturday night, it has been revealed.

GuernseyFinance funding targeted

TWO deputies want to change the way GuernseyFinance is funded.

Giba gets the response it hoped

THREE senior umpires from the English Bowls Umpires Association (EBUA) have been in Guernsey to train a new team of local officials to national World Bowls standards.

Jacob climbs ladder and gets to meet Olympian

JACOB SIDEBOTTOM was the pick of the 12-strong Guernsey Yacht Club junior contingent of Optimists at the Volvo Musto end-of-season championship meeting.

Clarification of intent is now needed

GUERNSEY’S chief minister is expected to call a media briefing today to comment on yesterday’s surprise announcement by the UK Government that it is to launch a review of the role of the offshore areas it is responsible for as finance centres.