SEIGNEUR Michael Beaumont has insisted that ‘change will happen’ in Sark despite its rejection of a full-time civil servant.
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Sark rejects having a full-time civil servant
SARK’S divided government narrowly voted against appointing a full-time civil servant despite warnings that failure to do so could force outside intervention.
Land issues threaten Sark dairy farming
Sark’s Chief Pleas will next week discuss a report on the future of dairy farming there. Luke Richardson spoke to one of the island’s two dairy farmers, who explained why at the age of 71 he fears for the future of what the report calls ‘a high quality local product’.
Island being torn apart – Sarkees
SARKEES are tired of having to watch their island being ‘torn apart’, islanders said at a public meeting discussing proposals for government reform.
Discussion of Kniveton report needs to focus on the facts
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss Colin Kniveton’s reports is being held this morning and it promises to be quite a lively event.
Sark’s General Purposes chairman to stand down
SARK’S General Purposes and Advisory Committee chairman Charles Maitland will resign next month.
Sark Folk Festival beats others to win Spiral Awards 2013
SARK FOLK FESTIVAL has been named the best festival as part of the Spiral Awards 2013.
A reminder of our reliance on transport links
AS I write, Sark Shipping has just cancelled both cargo and passenger services for the second consecutive day.
Sark’s civil servant sets out proposals for island reform
REFORM proposals from Sark’s first full-time civil servant were published yesterday.
Dog owners’ ‘dangerous selfishness’ is messing it up for others
AFTER all the high-powered constitutional events of last week, it’s back to the more mundane – but just as significant and important – issues affecting everyday affairs in this small community.
Weak economy could affect Sark’s viability
A DROP in Sark’s population due to a weak economy and lack of job opportunities could eventually threaten its ongoing viability as a self-governing Crown Dependency, its former temporary chief secretary has warned.
‘Musical chairs’ played at Chief Pleas Assembly Room
SARK played its own version of musical chairs on Wednesday in what was yet another historic day for the island.
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