Scrutiny Committee members who don’t serve on other States departments? That’s the last thing we need, says Peter Roffey, who also wonders: is our chief minister a Mr Micawber?
Tax haven?
LEAVING aside the rhetoric and the political chest-beating about tax havens, Thursday’s G20 summit could turn out to be a watershed moment for Guernsey. The reason is the chief minister’s quiet confidence that the island will not find itself on a blacklist of uncooperative jurisdictions.
‘Best ever’ Lee is heading home
LEE SAVIDENT is returning to the island.
Positive outcome is expected from G20
GUERNSEY should expect a very positive outcome from this week’s G20 summit, according to Chief Minister Lyndon Trott.
Bus glass is smashed as sick child swelters
CHILDREN flying from Southampton Airport to Guernsey were left distressed after a window was smashed on a coach taking them from the terminal to the plane.
Champ in dodgy spot
ALISON MERRIEN’S hopes of retaining the Women’s World Cup at the Warilla Bowls Club in New South Wales took a dive yesterday.
The Guernseyman and the Dragon
A GUERNSEYMAN is preparing to return home after his first tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Hooper bows out in style
JASON HOOPER was given a fitting send-off from the Guernsey under-21s as they crushed Jersey by 54 points on Saturday.
Merrien rues cautious start
LEE MERRIEN said his first appearance at the world cross-country championships had been ‘a very positive experience’ despite finishing well short of his target of a top-60 place.
Power struggle: Gas slams energy policy
PROMOTING electricity over other fuels fails to meet the island’s energy policy objectives, according to the International Energy Group’s chief executive officer.