JOB losses across all sectors of business have not led to a big rise in the number of unemployed people in the island, which demonstrates the strength of the Guernsey economy, the Commerce and Employment minister has said.

A RETAIL strategy, new animal welfare laws and further exploring renewable energy are just some of Commerce and Employment’s key priorities for this year.

A MAJOR crackdown on local medical practices that fix prices could happen this year.

GUERNSEY’S new foundations legislation will come into force next week, it has been confirmed.

CHARITIES can protect their intellectual property in the islands for free – and it might even make them money.

TRAVELLING tradesmen who undercut local industry could have their vehicles impounded or be fined unless they apply for a licence under plans being investigated by Commerce and Employment.

SUNDAY trading will not be back on the political agenda in the next few years, the new Commerce and Employment Department has decided – because members fear that they cannot get it right.