ONE of Britain’s best after-dinner speakers is set to appear at the Awards for Achievement 2009.
Para Jim flies the flag to launch Poppy Appeal
ISLANDERS are being asked to help servicemen injured in Afghanistan and their families as part of this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Dealer anger at doctor’s bike ban call
MOTORBIKE dealers are outraged at the suggestion that 14-year-olds should no longer be allowed to ride.
Firefighters’ dispute inquiry in doubt as cost becomes issue
A £250,000 probe into the airport firefighters’ dispute may be dropped just months after it was approved.
Herridge is on the mend and back with coach Rowe
SAM HERRIDGE has maintained her 2009 ITU world points ranking as eighth ranked British triathlete.
Strong Royal Navy team succumb to inspired SSC
THE Sarnia Sword Club scored a memorable victory over a powerful Royal Navy team in their annual clash at the Brock Road Youth Centre last weekend.
The next generation
SAMUEL FRANKLIN took beating former British champion and international master Robert Bellin in his stride.
New ‘general’ rate of 10% tax planned
A REVIEW of zero-10 needs to go ahead ‘on the presumption of a 10% general rate of corporate tax,’ according to the Policy Council.
It IS time to loosen our ties with the UK
A PACKED St James voted overwhelmingly in favour of Guernsey opening discussions with the UK about increased independence.
Barbara collects her MBE
ISLANDER Barbara Benfield collected her MBE at Buckingham Palace last week. Former States member Barbara, 50, received the award for services to the community.