13 « January « 2010 « « This Is Guernsey

Yet again, no one is to blame

A DOCTOR commissioned by an independent UK prisons watchdog was careful in his choice of words. Had those responsible for the welfare of a 64-year-old civil servant in jail for a second drink-drive offence handled things differently, there could have been ‘a more positive’ outcome.

Victory for neighbours as waste wood burning ends

TIMBER burning at Island Waste’s Pointes Lane site is finally over.

Major offshore law firm sets up shop in Guernsey

OFFSHORE law firm giant Appleby has announced it is to open a Guernsey office.

Loveridge singled out for GB place

ALICE LOVERIDGE has received the best news to date in her in fledging career.

Progress, but no agreement on women’s rights convention

QUESTIONS have been raised in the Houses of Parliament about why Guernsey is not compliant with two United Nations conventions.

Pregnant woman loses job in sexist sacking

A MOTHER has been awarded more than £13,500 after an employment tribunal ruled she was dismissed unfairly after becoming pregnant.

They came to save for their future and ended up working for nothing

THREE Latvian workers moved to Guernsey for a better life – but have worked months without being paid.

Scottish need cash to come up

JERSEY Scottish FC are appealing for financial support to help them play in the inaugural Clydesdale International Football Tournament in Guernsey next month.

Snow and ice clears for hardy drivers to compete

ONLY the most dedicated and hardiest of drivers turned out for the first round of the Sarnia Estate Agents Winter Series.

Govett hopes to oversee a revival in winning ways

GUERNSEY’S men basketballers have a diamond opportunity to put their season back on track this weekend when they face the two teams that they have beaten so far this campaign.