Independent licensing body fundamental to state-owned airline

NEWS that the cost of recapitalising Aurigny will contribute to Guernsey’s proposed national debt comes at the same time as the Treasury minister is questioning its continued public ownership.


Debate is too important for ignorance

WHEN the Policy Council delayed the Government Business Plan and the capital prioritisation debate, one of its principal reasons was a desire to see every States member fully engaged with the complex issues before them.


‘The wait for another Perkins or Coates could be a long one’

MEMBERS of the Confederation of Guernsey Industry have called on the States to make it more attractive for them to conduct business in the island.


Sex attacker strikes as girl, 18, uses Town footpath

A YOUNG woman was seriously sexually assaulted early on Saturday.


Five-star Guernsey win, but at a price

GUERNSEY got the job done as they eased past Alderney 5-0 on Saturday to book themselves into the Muratti final.


Spark of community spirit saves start of season

WHEN their earth bank was damaged by a lorry just a week before the start of the tourist season, a couple were worried holidaymakers would not be able to get to their apartments.


Hours after sex attack, clubbers party on

YOUNG women were shocked to hear of the sex attack in St Peter Port early on Saturday morning.


Priaulx takes to the podium twice

ANDY PRIAULX has turned his fortunes round in the last two weeks, leaving the second weekend of the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship at the Puebla track in Mexico with two podium positions thanks to third in race one and second in race two.


Five deputies set out their case against borrowing

TREASURY’S massive borrowing plans are facing their biggest threat yet as deputies work on an independent report to challenge them.


The best mum in the world

Nine-year-old Stephanie Ballay decided her mum deserved a special treat this Mother’s Day.

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