Good news on island’s economy

GUERNSEY’S chief minister was in upbeat mood yesterday as he spoke to members of the Institute of Directors. While members were expecting a sort of half-term report, he chose instead to deliver more of a ‘state of the nation’ assessment.


Greens on a mission

COMPLACENCY is not going to be the killer this year for Guernsey in the inter-insular.


Extra growth takes edge off slowdown

GUERNSEY’S economy grew by more than 6% in 2008, according to the chief minister.


Island’s first fifth dan

TREVOR LEECH has become the first person in the island to be awarded a fifth dan in jiu jitsu.


Jersey weary of Alderney task

JERSEY could field a couple of new caps this afternoon as they travel to face Alderney for the right of meeting Guernsey in this season’s Kleinwort Benson Muratti Vase final.


Bulk Refuse pick-ups to cost £15 as the free scheme ends

PUBLIC SERVICES is to introduce charges for the States Bulk Refuse Scheme.


Management duo add new dimension

THE Guernsey women’s team are raring to try and regain the inter-insular today.


Delta’s school bus contract is cancelled

ENVIRONMENT has cancelled its contract with Delta Taxis to provide some school bus services after recent revelations about the firm.


‘Don’t let the runway work shut the airport’

BUSINESS leaders have urged authorities to keep the airport open when redevelopment work happens


Stop Delta until facts are known

ANYONE using a cab locally in recent months and asking the right question would have received the same answer: Delta Taxis is badly run and on borrowed time.