Saturday, 10th May 2008

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States accounting ‘is not fit for purpose’

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GUERNSEY’S government accounting practices are out of date, the States’ chief accountant has conceded.

Ronnie’s back at Beau Sejour

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RONNIE CORBETT’S association with Guernsey began with two summer seasons at Candie Auditorium nearly 50 years ago.

Rain cloud was Doug’s silver lining

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A FORMER soldier who will march in today’s Liberation Day church parade said he owes his life to heavy rain.

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No board seat for ex-minister Lowe

FORMER Social Security minister Mary Lowe will spend the next four years outside mainstream politics after failing to win a departmental seat.

States might support a future Guernsey Live

A FUTURE Guernsey Live could receive some sort of States funding and backing, according to Deputy Mike O’Hara.

Why a quiet revolution is needed

Confirmation by the States chief accountant that the standards used for preparing government financial figures are out of date and need modernising is a further indication that the reforms of the machinery of government have started rather than finished.

Green taxes on way

ISLANDERS could be hit by a new tax as Guernsey looks to a greener future.

Tricks team to display

A PROFESSIONAL team of BMX riders and skateboarders will be performing on Liberation Day.

Workshop drums home the recycling message

STUDENTS from St Sampson’s Secondary School drummed to the beat in preparation for last night’s Liberated Youth Concert.

Data law complaint over bank disclosure

BANKS have been disclosing local residents’ details to HM Revenue and Customs, even though they might not be subject to UK tax, a report has revealed.