Offshore finance review ‘could make future more secure’

A MORE secure future for Guernsey could emerge as a result of the independent review into British offshore financial centres, States members heard last night.


A feed worth the soaking

ISLANDERS have been braving the cold and rain and scrabbling over slippery rocks in search of ormers.


Unsung hero nominee Janet rushed to UK

A NOMINEE for the Awards for Achievement unsung hero award was rushed to a UK hospital on Sunday night.


Waste water charge agreed

HOUSEHOLDERS will pay around £150 a year to use the toilet from 2010 after the States agreed to a new waste water charge this morning.


Airport deal under wraps

NO DETAILS are being released of the agreement between Public Services and airport firefighters announced yesterday.


Planning Applications – 10 February, 2009

Applications to the Environment Department, as published in the Guernsey Press.


Weekend flu needs to be stopped now

A SPOKESMAN for Flybe vividly summed up the airport situation when he described it as ‘incompetence heaped upon incompetence’ and islanders – especially those wanting to use the multi-million pound facility over half-term – want to know what is being done to resolve what’s going on.


Union blocks extra fire crews from UK

AIRPORT firefighters’ representatives are blocking plans by the Public Services Department to bring in relief cover to make sure the airport stays open this weekend as the school half-term holiday begins.


We need Saviours, admits stalwart

ST SAVIOUR’S could pull out of Barclays Evening League Division One this summer.


Guardian wrong says tax expert

A TAX expert has criticised a story printed in The Guardian newspaper yesterday that made claims about Guernsey’s finance industry.