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Daily Archives: December 20, 2008

Where’s the authority in a crisis?

THERE is an irony in yesterday’s surprise announcement that the States of Guernsey has secured lifeline supplies of petroleum products in that this essential move has been brought about only through executive government that Guernsey does not have.

Opener Wells puts Guernsey to the sword

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THE Guernsey development side were given a batting masterclass by the son of former Sussex and England batsman, Alan Wells.

Mace achieves more than any CI shot before him

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ALTHOUGH countback agonisingly cost Nick Mace (pictured) a place in shooting’s history books in hot and sweaty Surrey in July, he still achieved more than any Channel Islander before him.

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States buys fuel ships

GUERNSEY has bought two fuel-carrying vessels to ensure the island’s supplies.

Le Prevost puts faith in ‘kids’ on crucial derby day

MICK LE PREVOST is turning to North’s ‘kids’ as they look to stretch their lead at the top of Division One against Vale Rec today.

‘We all knew we were breaking States rules’

CHIEF Minister Lyndon Trott said the Policy Council had no choice but to act without States approval to safeguard fuel supplies.

Reprimanded, but holding on

DEPUTY Bernard Flouquet is refusing to resign despite an independent panel finding that he breached the States members’ code of conduct over racist remarks made at a press conference.

Islanders call for Primark to take over Woolworths store

A campaign has been launched for Primark to set up shop in Guernsey after Woolworths closes next week.

GE-backed firm is ahead in the generation game

A MARINE power project backed by Guernsey Electricity has set a new benchmark and with it moved tidal power for the island a step closer.