Guernsey draw Reds’ conquerors

GUERNSEY have been handed a golden opportunity to reach the final of the Carlsberg FA National League System Cup with a home tie in the semi-final.


Gordon Brown’s global tax on banks ‘will struggle’

GAINING support for a global bank tax at the G20 summit in June will be difficult, according to tax expert Graham Parrott.


Inconvenient truth

THE States employees’ pension scheme has been much criticised in recent months. Many people think it’s unaffordable and risks undermining the medium-term financial integrity of the island.


The blight of eyesore architecture

THE launch of a petition aimed at trying to prevent ‘eyesore architecture’ from spreading around Guernsey will be welcomed by many islanders, who feel that too much is being lost in the name of progress.


Blue Islands pulls Bristol bid over financial disclosure

BLUE ISLANDS has withdrawn an application to fly to Bristol because it was not initially prepared to share financial information with Commerce and Employment.


Supplementary benefit reform – Social Security hears from expert

A MAJOR reform of Guernsey’s benefit system is under way.


Rob’s hedge stall must come off the wall after 15 years

BEING forced to take his hedge veg box off Rocquaine sea wall has left it vulnerable thieves, said Robert Staples.


Deputies accuse PAC chairman of contempt

PUBLIC Accounts Committee chairman Leon Gallienne ‘showed contempt’ for the States when he refused to take part in a debate but answered questions from the media, according to deputies who want him removed from the position.


Rocket zooms in at Foote’s Lane

GUERNSEY will feature on the Soccer AM show sometime over the next two Saturdays.


Desperques needs a 76 break to preserve run

GREMLIN Galacticos made little headway into La Villette Gremlins’ lead in the Image Group Premier Division ahead of their penultimate league meeting.