Bulk mailers and politicians meet as lower VAT cap looms

HIGH-LEVEL meetings have taken place between Guernsey and Jersey’s governments and their respective fulfilment industries to discuss the future of Channel Islands VAT-free exports to the UK.


Trio are called up by Ogier

STEVE OGIER has been forced to reshuffle his pack after three withdrawals from his squad ahead of Saturday’s first round clash in the FA Inter-League Cup.


Education needs a searching review

IF THE Education minister and her colleagues felt that by tendering their resignations they could get a clear vote of confidence from the States, the strategy has clearly backfired.


Solar power TV show is leading light

SPIKE PRODUCTIONS is leading the way in the solar industry by producing a weekly TV news programme about the sector.


Regulator wants chance to look at food, fuel and fares

FOOD and fuel prices and taxi fares are some of the issues Guernsey’s Office of Utility Regulation could investigate with a new competition law, the regulator has said.


Quartet return from France with haul of medals

FOUR of Guernsey’s pistol shooters were again successful when they travelled to Alencon in France for the Challenge de Tir Automne 2011.


Survey ‘shows need’ for mental health strategy

A HEALTH and Social Services mental health survey has helped to raise awareness and encourage the next steps in introducing a mental health strategy, according to Guernsey Mind’s senior advocacy liaison officer.


Premier win for Simpson

CHRIS SIMPSON helped his new side MB Nottingham get their Premier Squash League campaign off to a winning start this week with a fine individual success.


Welfare payments risk turning us into high-tax jurisdiction

RISING spending on social security is in danger of making Guernsey a high-tax jurisdiction, the States was told yesterday.


Just four see sewage plant unveiled

A SCALE model of a new sewage treatment plant was unveiled to islanders last night.