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Daily Archives: September 15, 2009

Questions that no one will pose

A BBC reporter contacted this newspaper yesterday to ask in the light of a Daily Telegraph report headlined ‘Guernsey’s parliament declared unfit for purpose’ wasn’t our local coverage damaging the island’s reputation?

On top of the world

Heather in action during the US Open. (PA Wire)

TENNIS star Heather Watson will be feted on her return to Guernsey.

Constant scrutiny earns a badge of respectability

Bailiff Sir Geoffrey Rowland giving his address. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 0840920)

BAILIFF Sir Geoffrey Rowland delivered a proud patriotic speech on why Guernsey ‘could hold its head high’ throughout the world at Friday’s international business summit.

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‘A star is born’ – LTA boss thinks so

THE top man in British tennis has backed Heather Watson to break into the world’s top 100, following her success at the US Open.

L’Islet field use row – skip firm boss backs minister Jones

THE owner of a skip company said he has been using for more than 25 years a field at L’Islet that was turned into a contractor’s yard without permission.

Pay freeze for some States workers likely

SOME States employees may face a pay freeze next year.

Blue Plaque panel will decide who joins Ebenezer’s creator

A PANEL has been created to consider nominees for Guernsey’s Blue Plaque Scheme.

Victorious beginnings

GUERNSEY’S rugby season could not have got off to a better start on Saturday.

Carre dusts off his Dallara and goes sub 30 seconds

JASON CARRE reckons he will be smiling through to next Easter after producing the outstanding drive on a remarkable day of record-breaking at the final Le Val des Terres hill climb of the year.

Guernsey A prove they can mix it in Division One

THE newly promoted Sportingbet Guernsey Table Tennis A team began their 2009 Senior British League Division One campaign with a promising victory over Brighton City 5-3.