IOD set for debate

Tickets will go on sale for the 2011 Institute of Directors’ Annual Debate at 9am on Thursday 9 June. The annual event, sponsored by Carey Olsen, has been a sell out in previous years.


C-Class

I KEPT an overdue date with new Mercedes-Benz C-Class last week….just.


Blue Islands ends handling, lays off 25

BLUE Islands’ 25 ground staff in Guernsey will lose their jobs with the airline after it decided to outsource that part of its operation.


70,000 people could be living in Guernsey by 2035

GUERNSEY’S population will reach 70,000 by 2035, the annual population bulletin has shown.


False dawn for joined-up government

NEWS that a majority of Health and Social Services Department members are now opposing a radical change in the delivery of care homes for elderly islanders is bizarre, to say the least.


CISX recognises service by staff

THE Channel Islands Stock Exchange has recognised five of its staff for completing 10 or more years’ service.


Powell powers in

IAN POWELL stripped more than a third of a second off his own island long-course record in winning the 100m backstroke final at the Manchester Open Meet.


Siam Cup player is found guilty of assault

GUERNSEY rugby player James Regnard was found guilty in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday of assaulting two Jersey opponents after last year’s Siam Cup.


‘It is my job to ensure the island is adequately protected’

ARMED response vehicles are vital if Guernsey Police firearms officers are to deal effectively with dangerous situations, according to the chief officer.


Housing minister slams HSSD for attempt to ‘torpedo’ homes report

SUPPORTERS of a motion trying to delay debate on plans to redevelop Maison Maritaine and Longue Rue House have been accused of trying to ‘torpedo’ the proposals at the last minute.