Sarnians end Astor Trophy drought in terrific style

FOLLOWING on from the successes of the Guernsey Rifle Club in the annual match against the visiting National Rifle Association team, the local shooters have now, for the first time in many years, taken the Astor Trophy from the Jersey Rifle Association.


Island’s competitive stance encouraged by Foot review

THE man tasked with the independent review into British offshore financial centres has again suggested any recommendations to come out of it should not disadvantage UK territories against their competitors.


A hat-trick of island records for Guernsey star in ‘Oz’

TOM HOLLINGSWORTH appears well on the way to winning a second Commonwealth Games appearance.


Island Games squad members in form for Aland

THREE members of the Judo Frascati Club excelled when they attended the High Wycombe Judo Master Competition.


Country parishes targeted in crime spree weekend

ISLANDERS living in country parishes are being urged to secure their cars and property after a recent spate of vandalism.


CFE Art & Design Exhibition

AN OUTDOOR sculpture made of scaffolding, an earthwork made by digger and a giant photomontage – this year’s CFE art and design students’ final year show is on a different scale than previously seen.


A code of conduct is required to control the politically contemptuous

When the States Members’ Code of Conduct was introduced, the idea was to encourage a higher standard of behaviour among deputies.


What the inquiry row really says

ONE of the ironies in the aftermath of the airport firefighters’ industrial action is that not only cannot the States agree on whether its ending was acceptable or not, members cannot agree on how best to go about questioning that ending.


Double loss at Grouville

AIMEE PONTE’S bid to become the youngest winner of a Channel Islands golf title will have to wait at least another year.


Top family firm accolade for Specsavers

SPECSAVERS has been recognised as a top family business in the JP Morgan family business honours.