GETTING people to the polls is widely regarded as fundamental to an effective democracy.But turnout is tumbling slowly down a steep slope.
How to up the poll?
‘Don’t leave restructuring or refinancing until it’s too late’
COMPANIES and funds are increasingly seeking advice on restructuring their businesses and options for refinancing, a seminar audience has heard.
Too easy to close island schools
There’s a certain irony in the fact that some of the children who lost a day’s schooling because of the alleged danger of getting there travelled the equivalent distance – or more – so they could go and play in the snow.
Lightning knocks out power, sets shed alight
ACCOUNTANT Robert Bickley’s world was plunged into darkness, smoke and noise when a lightning strike fried his home’s electrics and burnt down his shed.
We won’t jib at Gib
GIBRALTAR next November is the provisional date for an inaugural small nations tournament involving Guernsey and Jersey.
Hale takes over at the top of Division Two
TENPIN bowler Simon Le Tissier remains at the top of the Monday Open Scratch Singles League Division One, now from Mark Brehaut and Matt Southwell sharing second spot with Nick French and Derek Tomlin tying in fourth place.
‘It was like an engine had blown up – really scary’
PASSENGERS have described the terror that gripped a Flybe flight after lightning struck the plane.
Priaulx and Team GB have to bow to Germans again
AN EXCITING weekend in Dusseldorf saw Andy Priaulx make it to the finals of the ROC Nations Cup and the semi-finals of the Race of Champions.
New Africa charity goal is £50,000 to help orphans
A NEW charity has been set up to help orphans in South Africa.
Police to target communities with most problems
HOLDING meetings between police officers and people living in certain targeted neighbourhoods would help strengthen community ties and cut down on crime, the Home minister has said.
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