Elmy pressed into action as injuries take their toll

AN INJURY-HIT MEC saw coach Mike Dorey having to choose from three injured players to complete his starting line-up against a Nashcopy side also suffering similar circumstances in the Women’s League.


Hooper stars for Panthers in opener

Le Mont Saint Fiat 71, Prime Property Panthers 93 REIGNING champions Prime Property Panthers made a convincing start to the defence of their title with a 22-point victory over Le Mont Saint Fiat at Beau Sejour on Wednesday night.


Canada star ends Chris’s hopes

CANADIAN Shahier Razik has ended Chris Simpson’s progress in the Coronation London Open event.


Another 5,500 vaccine doses arrive to bolster island stocks

SUSPECTED cases of swine flu have doubled in Guernsey in the past week.


Threat of job losses at Wave

JOBS could go at Wave Telecom as its parent company cuts staff by more than a quarter.


New Royal British Legion standard dedicated at service

SARK’S annual Service of Remembrance took on an added significance this year. After being in use for 74 years, the standard of the Sark branch of the Royal British Legion was laid up at St Peter’s Church and its replacement dedicated.


More wetland for wildlife

EXTRA wetland for the island’s wildlife is being created. Alderney Wildlife Trust, in association with engineering company Geomarine, has started increasing the size of Mannez Pond and forming earth banks in order to improve the area as a breeding ground for birds.


Babies of the year

Photos of the winners of the Guernsey Press Baby of the Year competition, held in conjunction with photographer John Fitzgerald.


A long haul to the front of the queue

EARLIER this week, The Times reported that the Conservative Shadow Chancellor was planning to locate one of his key Treasury team in Brussels if the Tories win the general election next year.


Islanders asked to have their say on shopping

ISLANDERS are being asked to have their say on the future of shopping in Guernsey – including the proposed Leale’s Yard development.