07 « July « 2010 « « This Is Guernsey

Confidence needed on both sides

A VOTE of no confidence in the prison governor and the currently acting-governor by members of Unite the union is unfortunate, coming so soon after a tribunal established a pay and conditions outcome both sides felt able to hail as victory.

Smash-and-grab haul worth up to £200,000

RAIDERS who hammered through a jeweller’s window to snatch a £200,000 haul including a gold bar, escaped without setting off a single alarm.

Other countries ‘are eyeing US tax move’

THE introduction of a forthcoming US tax act could have major consequences for many financial institutions, a local tax seminar has heard.

Dorey was ‘Mr Vale Rec’

FOOTBALL will never have a better administrator.

Hey noni-yes

SARK Folk Festival will happen again next year, according to the organiser.

Alderney Hummer fan challenges import refusal

THE States of Alderney could be hit with a big bill after refusing to grant an import licence for a Hummer.

Injured Moriarty targeting U21 Muratti spot on return

VALE REC’S player of the year has spoken of his disappointment at breaking both an arm and a leg, making him a major doubt for the start of the league season.

College pulling together

NOVICES and veterans alike will be part of this weekend’s Jersey Post Sark to Jersey race.

Legg proud as L’Ancresse are edged out in thriller

L’ANCRESSE put up a tremendous fight but found that they could not overcome home advantage in the CI section final of the Hampshire Sevens.

Staff costs of dropped ‘tip fraud’ investigation could be up to £100K

PUBLIC SERVICES has refused to disclose how much it spent on two staff who were suspended during an investigation into alleged fraud at the tip.