FOUR of Guernsey’s 11 ministers would probably not have been elected if reforms to slim down the States had been brought in for the 2008 election.
States disability officer ‘is needed immediately’
GROUPS representing those with special needs believe the appointment of a States disability officer is essential.
Middlesbrough chairman bound for Guernsey?
REPORTS in yesterday’s national press suggested that Steve Gibson could quit as chairman of Middlesbrough Football Club as he is moving to Guernsey.
Honoured islanders toasted at birthday reception
THE Queen’s birthday reception at Government House on Saturday saw the Bailiff, John Gallienne, Barbara Benfield and David Miller recognised for receiving honours.
Girard shows way on two wheels but misses record
ADAM GIRARD spent his Saturday afternoon at Vazon chasing two class records on his two big and beautiful Hondas.
Younger Parfit sister shows a Lotte promise
FOUR significant records were broken in the 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke events of the NRG Series staged by the Beau Sejour Barracudas Swimming Club.
National dancers inspire
MORE than 90 local children were given an opportunity to train with professional ballet dancers at a special workshop over the weekend.
£800,000 in pledges will ensure obelisk start
A DRIVE to rebuild the Admiral de Saumarez monument will start when £800,000 has been pledged, if not necessarily received, according to the chairman of the Admiral de Saumarez Trust.
‘Rural area is safe from unsuitable development’
THE States Strategic Plan does not advocate opening up the rural area to inappropriate development, according to the Environment minister.
‘Island must dump too-volatile RPI’
CHIEF MINISTER Lyndon Trott has responded to concerns about proposals to set Guernsey’s own inflation target.
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