February « 2010 « « This Is Guernsey

GUERNSEY ELECTRICITY wanted to increase prices by more than a quarter – less than a year after bills went up by 17%.

Newcomers fit in well and help Sylvans retain crown

A HARD-FOUGHT draw with Rovers on Sunday saw Sylvans claim the women’s football league title for the 12th time in 14 years.

Packed summer for juniors

THE 2010 season is set to be the busiest yet for Guernsey’s young cricketers.

PAC wins support of majority

THE Public Accounts Committee survived – but there was still one resignation in the States yesterday.

‘Exile’ speaks to IoD

LABELLED a tax exile by the UK press following his move to Guernsey last year, British financier Guy Hands made his first public appearance in the island last night.

Corporate tax review welcomed

THE finance industry has welcomed news that Guernsey will carry out a joint review of Europe’s corporate tax regimes.

Zero on the tax change discussions

GUERNSEY’S chief minister yesterday took the opportunity ahead of what looks to be a protracted States meeting on the island’s waste strategy and a vote of no confidence in the Public Accounts Committee to provide an update on the corporate tax review, the process that will replace zero-10.

Sack watchdog move is ‘cynical and malicious’

A DEEPLY divided States heard accusations of malice and bullying as debate raged yesterday whether to sack its financial watchdog.

Oil shocks could derail recovery – emerging markets look safer

SHARP increases in the price of oil could risk the economic recovery that is currently under way, according to two local investment experts.

Payment reintroduced after U-turn by Health

HEALTH has performed a U-turn and reintroduced a payment to some disabled people for working.