Preachers swap pulpits for day

A PULPIT swap took place yesterday leaving many congregations with a different preacher for the day.


Disgruntled depositors rule out protest

MEMBERS of the Landsbanki Guernsey Depositors Action Group will not be mounting any organised demonstrations for now, despite requests to do so from a number of depositors both in the Bailiwick and further afield.


Where was consultation on runway plans? ask airport neighbours

PEOPLE living near the airport are frustrated by the lack of consultation over plans to improve the runway.


Private model seems favoured way to care for the elderly

DEALING with Guernsey’s ageing population is causing a fair few furrowed brows among policymakers. Last week we saw the response to Social Security’s consultation on funding the pension pot – a not surprising ‘no, we don’t want to work longer’ and ‘no, we don’t want to pay you more’, leaving the department with a tough [...]


This ‘logic’ is simply harmful

DISCLOSURES this week that the operation of Guernsey’s MRI scanner was put at risk over a pay dispute will be troubling for many islanders.


‘Told you so’ say arrow men

FOLLOWING the Guernsey men’s basketballers and clay target shooters withdrawal from the Aland Island Games, all the remaining sports have committed to go.


HSSD bosses in dismissal cover-up

MANAGERS at the Health and Social Services Department unfairly sacked one of their staff – and are trying to cover up their actions.


‘Assurance’ row hots up as minister sidesteps the debate

THE war of words between Education and St Andrew’s Primary School PTA intensified yesterday.


Wanted: bright young things

GUERNSEY needs to attract more high-earning young people to continue to prosper.