NEWS that Flybe is looking to flog off its Gatwick slots to help bolster its ailing balance sheet is obviously a matter of great concern to Guernsey.

THEY say travel broadens the mind.

REPORTS that the States are considering selling all their social housing stock to the Guernsey Housing Association have certainly got people talking.

ONE characteristic of Guernsey as a society is that we’re far too slow to take notice of, and critically assess, our government’s plans.

IT REALLY is sad to see the Scrutiny Committee starting to unravel before our eyes.

IT’S now a year since the current States was swept into office on a tide of euphoria and demands for a new start to local politics.

WHO would be a deputy?

STATES pay policy has been under the spotlight recently.

LAST month’s debate on the States Strategic Plan was interesting. Well, OK, actually it was very boring but it did throw up the odd interesting issue.

THE saga of the proposed bus route changes and fare hikes rolls on, with the consultation period having been extended.

OVER recent days, we’ve had one major States strategy unveiled and another updated.

THIS year looks like being one of rude awakenings for Guernsey.