ALMOST from nowhere, a sensible amendment aimed at preventing States members from putting forward uncosted amendments to the island’s business plan – thus leaving others to do the dirty work of actually paying for – it has triggered an ill-tempered row about trust.
‘Nothing to fear’ for the big match
TONY VANCE says his team have nothing to fear as they go into the biggest game of their careers.
Health used ‘kit cash’ to avoid £2.5m. overspend
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES used £2.5m-worth of ‘kit cash’ to balance its books last year that should have been used to buy equipment.
Police accused of witch-hunt over suspended sergeant
A SUSPENDED sergeant is the subject of a ‘witch-hunt’ by Guernsey Police, an officer in the force has claimed.
‘Firefighters’ deal won’t open the floodgates’
THE airport firefighters’ settlement will not open the floodgates for heavy-handed tactics from other public sector groups, according to the States’ pay body.
Banques and Victoria Ave. go dry for cup final
AN ALCOHOL-FREE zone is being set up for the National League System Cup final to try to prevent anti-social behaviour.
Jetty’s £11m. ‘overspend’ was still good value, says PSD
ALTHOUGH it cost £11m. more than originally budgeted, Public Services minister Bernard Flouquet was adamant the States got value for money with the New Jetty project.
Oatlands is put on the market
OATLANDS is for sale.
Laud of the rings
IN THE days when I was teaching birdwatching night classes it was not unusual for me to raise a laugh. Laughter is a good way of reinforcing a point.
Taking flight
The Seagulls landed at the Venture Inn last Saturday and took off twice in two glorious flights of upbeat rock ’n’ pop, with more than a hint of country twang thrown in.
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