‘Port tax’ a non-starter at outset

When the States meets today, members will be asked to approve a U-turn by Public Services and not pursue a quasi tax on the ports and boatowners.


Unbeaten record at an end

APPLEBY 8s have suffered their first loss in the Grant Thornton Indoor Cricket Leagues as they were overwhelmed by the Boatworks+ youngsters.


Bougourd salvages a point

Northerners 3, Rangers 3 A STUNNING injury-time equaliser from Scott Bougourd saw North steal a point in an extraordinary game last night.


Triple success in Southampton

COBO UNITED shooters returned with all three trophies from a highly successful trip to Hampshire for the annual competition with Southampton Air Rifle Association.


Fewer flights if airport fees go up

AN INDEPENDENT consultant has warned that Guernsey is likely to face a reduction in services and passenger numbers if proposed charges are imposed at the airport.


Prison officer’s constructive dismissal claim is rejected

A PRISON officer who claimed he was left with no option but to resign has seen his complaint of constructive dismissal rejected by an employment tribunal panel.


Assistant fund administrator is youngest ever to complete international diploma

A member of staff at Ardel Fund Services Limited has become the youngest student ever to complete an International Diploma in Financial Administration.


We feared this sort of tragedy would happen, say local fishermen

FISHERMEN have questioned how Condor Vitesse could have collided with a French vessel in thick fog given today’s modern technology.


I wanted to save Guernsey, NSPCC official

A TOP NSPCC manager told an employment tribunal yesterday that he fought to save the charity’s Guernsey office over its Jersey branch when they were threatened with closure.


Hotel manager is jailed for fifteen months for 505 child porn images

AN INQUIRY into child pornography that began in Belarus in 2007 led investigators to a Guernsey resident’s door.