‘Veteran’ Simpson looking to make an impact in India

CHRIS SIMPSON hopes the luck of the draw is with him when he represents Guernsey at his third Commonwealth Games in October.


Rise in fares unfair – bus users

MEMBERS of the Bus Users Group are disappointed by the Environment Department’s decision to press ahead with a fare rise from 60p to £1 from Sunday.


Private jet’s burst tyre leads to airport closure

GUERNSEY’S airport was closed for about 45 minutes yesterday after an aircraft burst a tyre on landing.


‘Let Aurigny MD tell us his side’

A MINISTER has demanded that Aurigny’s board and managing director be allowed to give their views on the proposed deal to sell the airline.


Neves grabs gold

KRISTINA NEVES smashed her personal best to claim first place in the 1,500m freestyle for 13-year-old girls on the opening day of the British Gas ASA National Age Group Championships yesterday.


Bank plan led to CEO’s resignation – postal body

THE huge cost of Guernsey Post’s failed savings bank could have been the cause of the chief executive’s shock resignation, according to the head of an industry body.


Minister can give no timescale on animal law

PROTESTERS calling for faster progress on animal welfare laws lobbied the department responsible yesterday.


World snubs our quality facilities

THE London Olympic Games are now less than two years away, but it is looking increasingly unlikely that Guernsey will play any direct part in the build-up.


UK’s simpler tax of long-term help

PLANS to make taxation simpler for investors, businesses and consumers in the UK could benefit Guernsey in the long run, according to a local tax expert.


Biker dies in crash ‘after pulling wheelie’

POLICE are today investigating reports that a motorcyclist who died on Monday night was pulling a ‘wheelie’ shortly before he crashed into a parked car.