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Daily Archives: December 27, 2008

Fuelling market forces

ON WEDNESDAY, while applauding the Policy Council’s decision to buy Guernsey two lifeline fuel tankers, we also highlighted how that intervention is interference in normal commercial activities that government would ordinarily avoid.

Rangers aim to leapfrog champs

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RANGERS are today looking to dent Bels’ title aspirations and leapfrog over them in the table.

Housing laws put A-level grades in jeopardy

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GUERNSEY’S housing laws are a threat to education, according to a head teacher.

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Dawes strides to victory

STEVE DAWES romped to victory in yesterday’s Boxing Day cross-country.

Guernsey learn vital lessons against young professionals

GUERNSEY’S last two games in the Academy Arch Tournament in the UAE both ended in defeat.

People pay £100 to see Bailiff take the plunge

WHEN the Bailiff yesterday offered to swim in the sea at Cobo in return for a £100 charitable donation, the money was soon forthcoming.

‘Our cattery is hardly a hotel’

A CATTERY is challenging its classification as a hotel under the new Tax on Real Property system.

Recycling level ‘gives lie to credit crunch’

RECYCLING fever struck the island during the Christmas holiday period.

Polar Bears’ numbers are still strong at La Vallette

A CHILLING north-easterly breeze and patchy drizzle failed to deter dozens of people from the annual Polar Bear Swim on Christmas Day.

Druce dips under the mark set by a Guernsey legend

IN JUNE Tom Druce accomplished his mission at the second Fortis Golden Series event when he broke Keith Falla’s 38-year-old 600 metres island record.