Comments for This Is Guernsey

Comment on Green taxes on way by Anon

Anon — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:28:39 +0000

I was angry to read of a proposed green tax by Charles Parkinson. He has only been treasury minister in the new states for a couple of weeks and already he is thinking of new ways to tax us. How dare he. With the personal tax allowance frozen indefinitely and much higher rateable values on our houses and other stealth taxes how can he possibly expect us Islanders to afford any more taxes out of our wages. We will all be below the poverty line soon or most of us anyway!
We can all do out bit to reduce our carbon footprint without taxing us up to the hilt.

As for the possibility of a Tax Credit System, who is that going to benefit in the long run. It would be complicated and messy to implement. Just leave well alone. Help us all by raising the personal tax allowance in 2009 to what it should be instead of making it much harder for us to live here. Now wouldn’t that make for good news!

Comment on Dance Floor Challenge 2008 by George Ed LANGLOIS

George Ed LANGLOIS — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:25:08 +0000

Thanks for having posted those nice pictures on your website so we could appreciate them.

Wished we would be told whch dansces were performed by each competitor. So we cold compare with the type of dances we have on the Gaspé Coast, Canada.

Give us more on next occasion.

G.E. Lanlois, Gaspe-Jersey-Guernsey Association

Comment on Green taxes on way by Anon

Anon — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:47:55 +0000

Green taxes in principle are a good idea in order to encourage people to reduce their carbon footprint. However, it is no good hitting people with a green tax if there is no affordable alternative. The tax should be used to provide subsidies to enable islands to use greener alternative, e.g. micro-generation, public transport, green vehicles, kerb-side recycling. What a green tax should not be used for is propping up the rest of the states because they’ve got the income/companies tax system wrong.

As for tax credits - in the UK they have been a complete waste of time and money. If the tax system is kept simple and fair there shouldn’t be a need for tax credits.

Comment on Green taxes on way by Anon

Anon — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:16:36 +0000

I am a bit disturbed about the potential for increasing the complexity of the Island tax system. I thought the states were meant to be reducing administration costs? The whole idea of potential green taxes as well as tax credits just demostrates that complicating the system requires further complicating it later on to take the people who can’t afford increases out of the net. Tax credits (complex and expensive to implement) and green taxes (either complex and expensive or simple and hit everyone despite affordabilty) are good examples of political meddling that just leads to more cost for islanders and higher taxes to pay the cost of admin. Vicious circle; don’t go there folks, look what Gordon Brown has done to the UK economy with “Clever” schemes. Keep it simple, keep admin down, stay competitive and stay fair. Let islanders do thier own green bit, don’t tax.

Comment on In recovery, but alcoholic must wait year to drive by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:28:24 +0000

Also having an alcoholic in the family I agree wholeheartedly that the system is not up to scratch.
The disease is misunderstood by many, and this is just another example of people hindering, and not helping, those who are in need of help or are already in recovery.

Comment on Black on mission to sink United by john dickson

john dickson — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:05:41 +0000

you look a lot difrant zeco

Comment on All change as States ‘goes professional’ by Guernsey Donkey

Guernsey Donkey — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:18:55 +0000

Dave Jones has been voted back to Housing? This is the guy who has made all states house tenants scared of doing over time to improve their lives. An absurd mistake by Lyndon Trott to re-appoint this guy. Island wide voting should be introduced before the next election. How is it fair that a deputy who lives in the Vale has the ability to make decisions affecting the lives of states house tenants elsewhere in the island. It isn’t.

Comment on Guernsey Rocks by S.S.

S.S. — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:51:08 +0000

I had a fab time at Guernsey Live and was totally impressed that the organisers managed to pull off such an exciting event in Guernsey, it was a shame with what else was going on in Guernsey & Jersey that more tickets weren’t sold and I hope the organisers can arrange a date when nothing else is happening next time.
My only big complaint was the terrible excuse for food stalls 3 burger vans, ice-cream and candy floss is not what I would call healthy and there was no other option for those who didn’t want to eat junk!
if it is not possible to provide a more varied choice (especially for vegetarians!) then people should be able to bring there own! Apart from that loved it and can’t wait till next year!

Comment on Debagged as era of free carriers ends by Donald Remfrey

Donald Remfrey — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:47:19 +0000

Great,every little helps with the saving of our planet,and the oil recources.Already packed the canvas bags for our annual jaunt to Guernsey in July,see you all in M&S with our bags!(shopping of course)

Comment on ‘It’s time our £60K ramps had a home’ by dan

dan — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:13:40 +0000

Shame this wasn’t bundled into the Bright Young Things proposal.
Dance facilities, music & DJing and an indoor skatepark would have all complimented each other perfectly and strengthened the business case considerably having it all under one roof.
A redundant warehouse down Pitronnerie road would be an ideal secure venue and adaptable for little cost.
Users could pay a monthly subscription to be able to use the facilities or get a day ticket etc - like an alternative Beau Sejour.
How about it Culture and Leisure?? I bet the winter months would see a heavy demand for this type of facility.