04 « February « 2009 « « This Is Guernsey

Mr Cricket leads next generation

JEREMY FRITH, the island’s best cricketer, has left Cobo to head up an academy side to play in the new NatWest Channel Islands Cricket League.

Flights fear over pay

GUERNSEY’S airport could close at any time as a result of a failure to settle a long-term pay dispute with firefighters.

‘Significant power’ for HMRC from new tax deal

A TAX information exchange agreement between Guernsey and HM Revenue & Customs has given significant power to the UK taxman, a leading UK tax litigator has warned.

Weysom claims sixth successive Guernsey Mullet Club crown

AT THE Guernsey Mullet Club’s annual general meeting and presentation night, held at La Villette Hotel, secretary Mike Weysom was able to reflect on an outstandingly successful year.

MoD will have say on HMS Victory

THE future of the wreck of HMS Victory now lies with the Ministry of Defence.

Wheelchair service has ‘not been sidelined’

HEALTH and Social Services has refuted claims it decided not to improve wheelchair services and at the same time save tens of thousands of pounds.

Plymouth air link will be year-round service

A NEW air link between Guernsey and Plymouth will help tourism, according to the director of marketing and tourism.

Late start adds to airport delays

AIR travellers faced further delays yesterday as the airport did not open until 11am.

Thatcher ban ‘sends the right message’

A DECISION by the BBC to drop Carol Thatcher from The One Show after she used the term golliwog has been welcomed by the man who tried to sack Bernard Flouquet for using the same word.

Perrio’s terrific form continues with new record

RECENTLY crowned county cross-country champion Louise Perrio continued her rich vein of form by setting a new women’s course record in winning the GIAAC’s 10-mile road championship race held over a looped course from the Imperial Hotel.