SUGGESTIONS that the States has too many politicians have been rejected by Lt-Governor Air Marshal Peter Walker.

GUERNSEY’S Lt-Governor has told the business community to be proud of their efforts to make the island a better place.

PLANNING is a key tool that all successful leaders use well, the Lt-Governor has said.

COLLECTING for the Royal Air Forces Association Wings Appeal last week raised a substantial amount despite the weather forcing the cancellation of some Battle of Britain events, and the lack of personnel from the disbanded 201 (Guernsey’s Own) Squadron.

THE Lt-Governor said he was impressed with safety standards at Guernsey Airport after a tour yesterday.

LT-GOVERNOR Air Marshal Peter Walker yesterday paid his first visit to Herm.

GUERNSEY’S new Lt-Governor experienced his first States meeting yesterday.

THE island’s new lieutenant-governor was sworn in at at St James yesterday.

Saying farewell to a Lt-Governor is invariably sad for Guernsey. Without exception in modern times, the incumbents have embraced island life and thrown themselves into this community with an enthusiasm that is tangible.

INSTEAD of driving his car onto a ferry like some of his predecessors, Guernsey’s Lt-Governor will say goodbye to the Bailiwick in style next week by helicopter and destroyer.