Watson cruises it

HEATHER WATSON stormed into the third round of the US Open Junior Championships girls’ singles yesterday.


Housing minister provokes green belt row over vinery

HOUSING minister Dave Jones is facing fierce criticism after not getting permission from Environment to turn a field into a contractor’s yard.


Too many surfers? Swim somewhere else

VAZON BAY users who think surfers are a danger should move up the beach or swim elsewhere, according to the owner of Freedom Surf Shop.


Apartment block plan dropped

PLANS to build a 24-bedroom apartment block at Coupee Lane have been withdrawn.


Auction items have fascinating history

THERE will be a rare opportunity to take home a piece of Sark’s feudal history next month as some contents of the Seigneur’s house are auctioned. THERE will be a rare opportunity to take home a piece of Sark’s feudal history next month as some contents of the Seigneur’s house are auctioned. Martel Maides Auctions [...]


Civil servants pledge to support change

CIVIL servants agree that improvements need to be made to Guernsey’s system of government.


Chris in main draw

CHRIS SIMPSON will today face the world No. 5, Nick Matthew, in the world’s oldest and most prestigious squash championship.


Conflicts of interest are still a debate

Town Centre Partnership chief executive Jack Honeybill’s insistence that his paid role there does not preclude him as a member of Environment from taking unbiased decisions on whether the Leale’s Yard development should go ahead in St Sampson’s is an interesting illustration of government in a small island.


Death of the WAO report announced

FACED with an expensive report highlighting the need for decisive action to restore some credibility to an island government that complies with none of the principles of good governance, the Policy Council decided… to do nothing.


Johns and Bowie claim the top titles

TIM JOHNS and Karina Bowie are Guernsey’s new Granite Man and Woman.

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