Criticism in IMF reports technical issues – Giba

GUERNSEY’S shortcomings as highlighted by the International Monetary Fund are purely technical, according to Guernsey International Business Association chairman Paul Meader.


Horse owner hurt by criticism after death

HEARTBROKEN Julianna Chapellier has spoken out after sustained criticism over the death of her working horse and its foal.


Bizarre own goal sets Vale Rec on way to the last 16

Vale Rec 2, Taunton Blackbrook 0 IT WAS a case of getting quickly out of the blocks as Vale Rec progressed into the third round of the Somerset Cup at the expense of Taunton Blackbrook.


Greens smell roses after coming through ‘big one’

Guernsey 23, Tottonians 8 GUERNSEY cleared their biggest hurdle of the season so far with something to spare on Saturday.


Button undone by local quick men

NOT many sportsmen in the world can claim to have beaten Jenson Button – but that is exactly what Jon Greenfield did yesterday as he won the opening duathlon race of the year.


Planners reject shed at parish allotments site

VALE parishioners renting an allotment may not have anywhere to store their tools if the Environment Department gets its way.


Island-wide poll plan ‘will make elections a lottery’

ELECTIONS would become a lottery if island-wide voting was introduced, according to sitting States member Barry Brehaut.


X-factor fatigue is ignored

Judging from yesterday’s initial reaction to proposals to introduce island-wide voting from next year’s general election of deputies, islanders’ reaction can best be summed up as, ‘nice idea, but…’


Garland won’t be greedy for medals

DALE GARLAND feels a sense of responsibility to both himself and emerging talent in Guernsey and will not enter too many events at this year’s NatWest Island Games.


Royal Hotel dispute halts £63m. in sales

MORE than £63m. worth of property sales on the former Royal Hotel site have been held up by a dispute, it has emerged.