Guernsey News
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Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme Opens
Islanders who can give a Ukrainian refugee their own living space will be the first to be contacted to join Guernsey's Sponsorship Scheme.
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Alderney GP Agreement Due In 'Very Near Future'
The States of Alderney says it hopes a 'firm agreement' to keep the island's only GP Practice open will be reached 'in the very near future'.
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Officers Gets Jubilee Medal Ahead Of Trooping Of Colour
A Guernsey police officer preparing for her part in the official royal celebrations is the first islander to receive a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.
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'Spectacular' Events Planned In Alderney For Platinum Jubilee
The president of the States of Alderney says the island is "punches above its weight" as it offers a variety of events to commemorate the Jubilee.
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Alderney Could Set Up An Onshore Wind Farm
Alderney might use medium sized wind turbines to try to reduce the cost of generating power, which has rocketed this year due to volatile fuel prices.
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Informal Talks On Bailiwick-Wide Electricity Network
The need for Alderney and Sark to de-carbonise may eventually result in Guernsey supplying the Bailiwick with electricity.
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Two Consecutive Siam Cup Victories for Guernsey
Guernsey Raiders repeated their dominance of inter-insular rugby with a second consecutive Siam Cup victory over the Jersey Reds at Footes Lane on Saturday.
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Parents Encouraged To Take Up Free Dental Checks For Children
Parents in Guernsey are being encouraged to take up the offer of free dental check-ups for their children.
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Bus Terminus To Become Alcohol Free Zone
Guernsey Police say it's a known hot spot for anti social behaviour and it's hoped outlawing drinking there from 1 June will stop it reoccurring over the summer and autumn.
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Guernsey's Jubilee Plans Announced
Celebrations in Guernsey for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will begin with a 21 gun-salute and the lighting of the Jubilee beacon.
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Seven CI Billionaires Make Sunday Times Rich List
Seven Sunday Times Rich List billionaires have links to the Channel Islands, with the Barclay family still ranked the wealthiest.
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Seven Deputies Seek Debate On Keyworker Homes
Seven deputies want any plans to build keyworker accommodation on the large field at the western edge of Guernsey's hospital to be debated by the States.
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CT Plus To Continue Reduced Bus Service
Guernsey's bus operator has suspended more than 60 routes on weekdays and says it will continue with a reduced schedule until it can recruit and train more drivers.
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Muratti Capacity Confirmed As 1800
Jersey FA have confirmed a reduced capacity of 1800 for Saturday's Muratti final.
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Masks Now Optional On Most Aurigny Flights
Passengers on the majority of Aurigny flights will no longer need to wear a face covering, but there are some notable exceptions.
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Police Warn About E-Scooter Use
Guernsey Police are warning islanders not to use electric scooters on public highways.
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Nearly £½ Million Donated To Bailiff's Ukraine Appeal
More than £455,000 has now been donated to the Bailiff's fund to help the people of Ukraine.
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Radar Survey In Alderney May Reveal Occupation Graves
A Ground Penetrating Radar survey of parts of Longis Common in Alderney may uncover evidence of further slave worker graves on the site of the former World War II cemetery.
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Call For Liberation Day 'Compromise'
A Guernsey deputy says a fairer funding formula is needed if Liberation Day celebrations continue to be parish-based.
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Phased Approach To Homing Ukrainians
Home Affairs says it's agreeing a policy this week to ensure refugees coming to live in Guernsey are safe and their living arrangements are suitable and dignified.
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Four Sailors Rescued Overnight
Four sailors have been rescued after their yacht slipped its mooring while they were sleeping and run aground off Herm.
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Delight As Guernsey Pair Sign For Bristol City
Two more of Guernsey's talented young footballers have joined Championship club Bristol City.
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Guernsey Raiders Trounce Jersey In The Siam
The Guernsey Raiders beat Jersey by a convincing 62-26 in the Siam Cup at the Stade Santander.
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Shed Fire Extinguished
Officers have been called out to deal with a shed fire on Rohais De Haut.
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Housing And Cost Of Living Key States Priorities
The States will be asked to act quickly to address Guernsey's housing problems over supply and affordability when they debate the Government Work Plan in June.
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EY Appointed To £200k Corporate Tax Review
EY has been appointed to do a £200,000 review of Guernsey's corporate tax options.
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'Smoke Signal' Ballot Bins Installed In Town
New cigarette bins with a difference have started popping up around St Peter Port.
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Fourth Arrest After La Mare De Carteret Fights
A fourth person has been arrested after a fight at the La Mare De Carteret playing fields on Sunday night.
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House Prices Reach New Record High
House prices in Guernsey have risen by 4% in the first three months of 2022 to hit a new record high.
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Parish Liberation Day Celebrations To Become The Norm
The president of Education, Sport and Culture says it's likely that St Peter Port will only be used for the major celebrations every five years, beginning in 2025.
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Channel Islands Join Maritime Security Treaty
The Channel Islands have joined an agreement between the UK and France designed to prevent terrorist attacks in the English Channel.
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Third Person Arrested After Playing Field Fight
Another teenager has been arrested in connection with a 'large-scale' fight at the La Mare de Carteret playing fields on Sunday evening.
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Aurigny To Resume Direct Dublin Flights
Aurigny has resolved its post Brexit licensing issues and has got the all clear from the southern Irish authorities to resume direct Guernsey Dublin flights from 17 May.
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Charities Team Up To Restore Vandalised Play Area
The charity GROW has built new planters and repaired the decking at a vandalised play area.
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'Opt-Out' Organ Donation Law Approved
People in Guernsey will no longer need to register as organ donors from next year.
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Royal Couple Head To Alderney And Sark
The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit Alderney and Sark today to wrap up their Royal visit to the Channel Islands as part of the celebrations of both Liberation and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
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Liberation Day: Guernsey Celebrates 77 Years Of Freedom
Guernsey is marking 77 years since the end of the German Occupation during the Second World War.
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Police Called To Break Up 'Large-Scale' Playing Field Fight
Hundreds of Guernsey teenagers and young people have been spoken to by Police after a 'large-scale' fight broke out on the La Mare de Carteret playing fields.
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Adults To Be Offered Cycle Training
Trained 'Bikeability' cycling instructors are to roll out short courses for adults who want to get more confident in using their bikes for work, leisure or with their families.
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Liberator's Family Return To Guernsey
The family of the first British soldier to land in Guernsey to free the island from the German Occupation are returning for the 77th anniversary of Liberation Day.
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Le Tissier: ITV Channel 'Have Behaved Despicably'
Matt Le Tissier has accused ITV Channel of threatening to turn his planned appearance at Jersey Bulls' end-of-season awards dinner into a controversial event if he spoke.
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Alderney's GP Surgery To Stay Open Until June
The imminent closure of Alderney's only GP surgery has been averted for a month, while talks take place on its long term future.
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Guernsey Post Introduces Solar Vans
Five of Guernsey Post's lorries have been fitted with solar panels to help reduce their carbon emissions.
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Inquiry Launched Into MSG 'Cyber Incident'
Guernsey's Data Protection Authority has launched an inquiry into a 'cyber incident' which affected The Medical Specialist Group in December.
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Jersey Bulls Cancel Le Tissier Appearance
Jersey Bulls have u-turned on the decision to invite controversial pundit Matt Le Tissier to their end-of-season awards dinner.
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Police Investigate Stolen Barbecue
Police are investigating after a barbecue was stolen from a garden in St Saviour.
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Guernsey To Introduce Homes For Ukraine Scheme
Home Affairs and Policy and Resources say they believe the Bailiwick has the capacity and resources to "accommodate at least some Ukrainian refugees."
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Alderney's Only GP Practice To Close This Week
Alderney's only GP practice, the Island Medical Centre, is to close on Friday (6 May) with no indication if, or when, it will re-open.
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Details Of Royal Visit Revealed
More details have been announced of the visit of the Earl and Countess of Wessex for Liberation Day.
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P&R To Ask Approval for £500M Loan
Policy & Resources seeks support for plan to fund the financial response to the coronavirus economic impact.
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Deputy Graham issues response to letter from concerned parents
Deputy Richard Graham has responded to an open letter written by two parents concerned with the future of Guernsey's education system.
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Advice To Boatowners To Be Prepared
The Guernsey Coastguard has issued advice to all boatowners after two incidents yesterday.
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Three Amendments To Transforming Education
The Policy and Resources Committee has released three amendments to the 'Transforming Education' letter from ESC.
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Le Grand Bouet closing for 5 weeks
Le Grand Bouet is due to shut for 5 weeks from September 3rd.
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Child sex crimes rise in Guernsey
An investigation by the NSPCC has found the number of sex crimes against children in Guernsey has risen in the last year.
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New school, new name, new uniform
Education, Sport, and Culture have announced the name of the new school, its colleges, and its uniform.
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Former Home Affairs deputies open fire on controversial report
Two deputies who stood down from the Home Affairs committee in the wake of a critical report have responded robustly in the States.
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New Inshore Lifeboat For Guernsey
A new inshore lifeboat is now operating in Guernsey.
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Top Four Finish For Guernsey At Island Games
Guernsey's finished fourth at this year's Island Games in Gibraltar.
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ESC publish draft policy letter on future of education
The Committee for Education, Sport, and Culture have released a draft policy letter relating to the future school plans.
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Security incident at Guernsey Airport delays flights
Guernsey Airport felt the effects of a low level security incident on Tuesday evening, which saw six flights delayed and the departure lounge emptied and re-screened.
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Registration opens for 2019 Skipton Swimarathon
Registration is now open for the 2019 Skipton Swimarathon.
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Premier Inn coming to Guernsey
Plans have been announced for a new Premier Inn hotel at Admiral Park.
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Les Mis composer to give masterclass
Les Misérables composer Claude-Michel Schönberg will host a masterclass for local students on 28th June during his visit to Guernsey.
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Asian Hornets ‘Here To Stay’
The States’ strategy to counter the threat of Asian Hornets in the Bailiwick will be that of ‘containment’ according to a leading expert.
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Airport security delays 'completely unacceptable' says Deputy Peter Ferbrache
Deputy Peter Ferbrache has been explaining why there have been long queues for people going through security at Guernsey Airport.
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Update In Trial Of Man Accused Of Murdering Sarah Groves
The Sarah Groves murder trial recommenced yesterday.
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IOD June Breakfast Features Guernsey Chief Exec
The IoD’s June breakfast this week will feature Paul Whitfield, the Chief Executive of the States of Guernsey.