Islamic firms urged not to hedge risks

MOVES to make it easier for Sharia-compliant institutions to hedge their risks would be a bad step for the Islamic finance industry, according to one local banking figure.


Muratti crowd attacked with cones and bottles

TRAFFIC cones and bottles were hurled at Guernsey football fans as they were escorted to the ferry home by Jersey Police after the Muratti victory, it has emerged.


Another question for the IoD

THIS COLUMN yesterday looked to answer the question to be posed at the forthcoming Institute of Directors annual conference: would you invest in Guernsey plc?


Two golden days for GIAAC against region’s top clubs

GIAAC returned from the Hampshire Championships with a haul of 34 medals including 10 golds after two days of competition in difficult conditions.


Accident scene response earns motorist award

WHEN a motorcycle collided with his car one December evening, Scott Ellis could have been forgiven for being angry.


Tip fire burned £1m. hole in PSD expenses

THE Public Services Department has said a 25% increase in expenditure last year was largely down to having to spend £1m. tackling an underground fire at Mont Cuet.


Regulator consults on changes to postal law

THE regulator has gone out to consultation on its plans to change postal law to allow competition in the market.


Defending champion faces tricky opening tie

ANDY EGGO has been given a potentially tricky draw to begin his defence of the island title next week.


Saunders fastest in Jersey

NICK SAUNDERS headed a string of Sarnian successes at the annual Jersey Liberation Day Hill Climb at Bouley Bay.


Power from Alderney seas to be sold to UK

ALDERNEY’S tidal energy developer has secured a deal to supply power to the UK.