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States accounting ‘is not fit for purpose’

Thisisguernsey — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:53 +0000

GUERNSEY’S government accounting practices are out of date, the States’ chief accountant has conceded.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

Ronnie’s back at Beau Sejour

Thisisguernsey — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:55 +0000

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

Rain cloud was Doug’s silver lining

Thisisguernsey — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:48 +0000

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

No board seat for ex-minister Lowe

Thisisguernsey — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:22 +0000

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

States might support a future Guernsey Live

Thisisguernsey — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:09 +0000

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

Why a quiet revolution is needed

Thisisguernsey — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:03 +0000

Confirmation by the States chief accountant that the standards used for preparing government financial figures are out of date and need modernising is a further indication that the reforms of the machinery of government have started rather than finished.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

Green taxes on way

Thisisguernsey — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:30:20 +0000

ISLANDERS could be hit by a new tax as Guernsey looks to a greener future. (more…)

Tricks team to display

Thisisguernsey — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:57 +0000

A PROFESSIONAL team of BMX riders and skateboarders will be performing on Liberation Day. (more…)

Workshop drums home the recycling message

Thisisguernsey — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:26 +0000

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

Data law complaint over bank disclosure

Thisisguernsey — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:08 +0000

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. (more…)