Mission: No Leaders is under way

On the face of it, the States Assembly and Constitution Committee’s recommendation that anyone off the street who’s able to get elected as a deputy should be eligible to run as chief minister is one of its more bizarre ideas.


Town to let

EMPTY shops in Town could soon be a thing of the past, it has been claimed.


Le Ber in quarters

MATT LE BER, who notched up that astonishing 12-1, 12-1 win over BBC TV commentator David Corkill on Tuesday, gave Guernsey supporters something to cheer in the WIBC world indoor bowls championships in south Wales yesterday.


‘We need States to hear our voice’

MAINTAINING effective dialogue with government and other business organisations is the primary goal of the new Institute of Directors Guernsey branch chairwoman.


Teammates in a tangle

GOING, going, gone was the result of contact between Guernsey driver John George and his GoMobile teammate Paul O’Neill at this weekend’s British Touring Car Championship at Donington Park.


Guernsey trio rule in recurve

THREE of the Guernsey Island Games archery team dominated the recurve class when they travelled to the Isle of Wight to compete in the Wight Bowmen Vectis tournament.


New Lt-Governor at Alderney States

NEW Lt-Governor Air Marshal Peter Walker said he had been overwhelmed by the friendliness of islanders during his first week in the role.


Asplund takes silver

SARNIAN sailors proved they are among the best of British at the final qualifier for this summer’s Laser 4.7 World and European Championships.


Alderney e-gambling firm charged in the US

Alderney’s Gambling Control Commission has launched an investigation after Full Tilt Poker was indicted on federal charges in America.


Carey Olsen to hold presentation on draft foundations law

Following the release of the consultation of the draft Foundations (Guernsey) Law 2011, Carey Olsen will be holding a presentation to introduce the draft legislation and its key principles to assist members of the finance industry wishing to respond to the consultation.