ARCTIC explorers Steve Wright and Simon Elmont have finally made it on to the Greenland ice sheet.
Practice makes perfect for Dancefloor Challenge winners
WINNERS of this year’s Martel Maides Dancefloor Challenge 2009 were the first couple in the competition’s history to be given a perfect score.
Swine flu risk seen as serious
AN OUTBREAK of deadly swine flu in Mexico is being regarded as a serious threat to the island by the director of public health.
Victory for disabled is claimed but ‘island still needs proper legislation’
CONDOR has stepped up moves to improve its service for disabled passengers following a complaint made by a traveller last week.
Tax rises certain
TAXES will inevitably rise because of plans for the States to borrow, according to business leaders.
Make the States listen to islanders
ONE of the more remarkable elements emerging from a G4: Looking Forward forum of the island’s four main business groups was an almost unanimous acceptance that bad things are going to happen, although no one wants them to.
Cricket needs to deliver on rich resources
SHOULD anyone doubt the strength of local cricket, then the answer is with our back page image today.
Corbet pledges an exciting future
THE appointment of former island boss Phil Corbet as new head coach of Vale Rec is part of an exciting transition for the club, so he claims.
‘We can do capital without borrowing’
PLANS that would allow the proposed £301m. capital programme to go ahead without external borrowing were unveiled this morning.
Wheelchair supporter will not back requete
EDUCATION minister Carol Steere would like a full wheelchair service, but will not support the requete calling for one.