Prow sets example for Indies to follow

INDEPENDENTS continue to maintain the pressure on Colombians in the race for the men’s Division One hockey title.


Doubts over open market are damaging island, says deputy

BRINGING the open market into doubt will have a negative impact on the future of the island’s economy, a Commerce and Employment board member has said.


States workers accept PSRC offer of above-RPI pay deal

STATES workers have accepted an inflation-busting two-year pay deal.


SEM to bring cargo from Carteret

SARK SHIPPING has struck a deal with Sark Estate Management to bring cargo from the French port of Carteret.The agreement arose after the Brecqhou Warrior had to be taken out of service and Sark Shipping director Julie Mann told me earlier this week that they were asked to quote for the service and the quote [...]


Countryfile publicity was priceless

ALDERNEY has gained valuable publicity after being featured on BBC show Countryfile – and the exposure could lead to more TV coverage.


Election selection

IF THERE’S one expression that is always used by proponents of island-wide voting, it’s ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’. Alas, just because a saying is a cliche it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true.


A problem with new controls

IF DIGESTING a document the size of today’s population report is likely to cause eye strain, distilling it into its key points is no less a task.


Population shake-up

GUERNSEY’S population management regime faces its biggest shake-up ever with the potential for islanders to lose the right to return and the possibility of every islander getting a resident’s permit.


Main man Merrien

LEE MERRIEN was singled out as the outstanding sports performer of 2010 at Beau Sejour last night.


Alderney Gambling Commission boss hits back at IMF criticism

CRITICISMS levelled at the Alderney Gambling Control Commission for its anti-money laundering procedures by the International Monetary Fund were unreasonable, says its chief executive.