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WHEN the States decided 22 years ago to limit the number of public sector staff, it did so with five clear objectives in mind. These included the sustainability of the future cost, likely wage inflation, recruitment problems, competition with private employers and the impact on population with off-island recruitment.

LOCAL passengers suffering from flu-like symptoms could be turned away at the airport.

THE Guernsey Football Association has teamed up with Premiership pro club Portsmouth to develop the GFA’s Centre of Excellence for young players.

GUERNSEY is to sign a tax information exchange agreement with New Zealand.

YESTERDAY’S Ashes win at Lord’s came a week too late for one of this paper’s finest journalists to toast with his fondest tipple.

HOUSING is looking to step up security at the Bouet after a fire at the weekend forced Les Cottonniers residents to be evacuated.

MONT CUET’S fire has been put out after more than 10 million gallons of water were pumped into the landfill site.

GUERNSEY’S sand ace has helped Great Britain claim bronze in an international grass track competition in the Netherlands.

DANNY BISSON managed to overcome the weather conditions to become L’Ancresse club champion for the second time at the weekend.

EMPLOYEES would also pay a higher rate of social security under an amendment proposed by Mary Lowe.