STATES departments have defended their use of PR staff after Treasury said it did not need one.
Alderney stubs it out
THE President of the States of Alderney yesterday tipped the balance in favour of banning smoking in enclosed public places.
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.
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.
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.
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.