A BUDGET speech from the Education minister yesterday indicated how poorly served islanders are likely to be by the political process when it comes to taking this island forward during economically blighted times.
Pressure grows on Flouquet to resign his post
DEPUTY Chief Minister Bernard Flouquet’s position was looking increasingly untenable yesterday.
Islanders fear for Woolworths, a ‘local institution’
SHOPPERS were hopeful that High Street institution Woolworths could be saved.
Olsen resigns as Sark goes to the polls
THE president of Sark’s most important political committee is standing down from Chief Pleas.
Trekking for charity and mum
FULL-TIME carer Claudie Gaudion is hoping to take part in a trek of a lifetime. Claudie, 23, currently cares for her mum, Daniele, 61, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease 18 months ago.
Not serendipitous
SERENDIPITY. It’s a word I’ve never been that keen on.
£85m. on the runway – the States’ way of saving
Cher Eugene, You know the States, they’re supposed to be saving money, them, to pay for this black hole? Well, they don’t seem to have the hang of it yet, mon vieux.
Coach cleared as UK team visits
A BOXING coach at the Amalgamated Boys’ Club has been cleared of assaulting a junior as the club prepares to face the Dagenham Police and Community team tomorrow.
‘Gollygate’ minister could still go
DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER Bernard Flouquet is facing a vote of no confidence after deciding not to resign yesterday following his golliwog ‘joke’.
Don’t panic over offshore review by UK
GUERNSEY should have nothing to fear from a UK Government review of offshore territories, according to Fortis tax director Fran Snoding.
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