Home truths

With just days to go until the island embarks on a new year in politics, Peter Roffey looks back at the main issues of 2010 – from cash to trash – and has his own ideas about what will be highest on States members’ agendas in 2011…


Let’s make a ‘brain tax’ worthwhile

WITH the reputation of States members under scrutiny again, this time as a result of what a number of them regard as the equivalent of ‘friendly fire’, it is time to put in a good word for the island’s deputies.


Consultancy aims for bottom-up success

A NEW performance management and coaching business is looking to flip the typical hierarchy structure of companies upside down to boost their bottom line.


‘Too lenient’ jail case a one-off says police chief

POLICE have reviewed procedures after a judge asked why a dangerous driving case had not been committed to a higher court.


Keepers to benefit from Tardif’s input

CHRIS TARDIF has become Guernsey’s first goalkeeping coach as island coach Tony Vance continues to look to the future.


Absent Browns forfeit liquor licence so their chef can open

A COURT order was made yesterday for a co-proprietor of the former Brown’s Restaurant to forfeit her liquor licence.


Saints win it from the spot

North 1, St Martin’s 1 (a.e.t. Saints win 3-2 on penalties) THE woodwork was the deciding factor as St Martin’s edged through a tense encounter from the penalty spot last night to reach the Stranger Cup semi-finals.


‘Benidorm on the Butes’ as Grand homes are approved

THIRTY-SIX properties are to be developed in Alderney after States members backed building plans for the former Grand Hotel site.


Big medal haul for GSC at Up and Comers Meet

GUERNSEY Swimming Club sent a team of 20 swimmers to this year’s AIB Tigers Up and Comers Meet in Jersey.


Planners approve memorial move

PLANNERS have granted permission to move the Vale war memorial to the douzaine room – but the ultimate decision will be decided by a parish vote.