Guernsey News from Island FM

Historians and members of Guernsey's wartime generation have collaborated on a new podcast, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the internment camp known as Biberach.

The landowner says it will update members in May after the States of Guernsey decided not to pursue an investment of up to £35M in the Bridge site.

The news of the pontiff's death came just half an hour before Easter Monday mass at St Joseph's in St Peter Port.

This year's Channel Islands Pride will take place in Jersey on 21 June.

A trail taking in 80 different points of interest has been mapped out by Visit Alderney with assistance from an island historian.

As the rate of sexually transmitted infections rises globally, Public Health has published a 'refreshed' Sexual Health Strategy for Guernsey and Alderney.

Guernsey's Electoral Roll closes on 30 April ahead of the June election.

A Guernsey charity is appealing to landowners to lend some space for emergency accommodation.

Members of the British Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force will join local cadets and veterans marching along the St Peter Port seafront this May.

A £40,000 project to redesign the charity's offices is under way for free, thanks to a new construction partnership.

Nine unique displays have been set up throughout St Peter Port to tell the island’s story of wartime hardship, hope, resilience and recovery.

Key records for family history research, including births, marriages, baptisms and deaths in the Bailiwick, can now be accessed online.

Islands Unlimited has been testing its 316 seater catamaran in moderate to rough seas off Malta.

A rediscovered historical plaque celebrating the arrival of Guernsey cows into the United States in 1840 has returned to public view.

Aurigny is looking to replace its two Dornier aircraft with 'damp' leased Twin Otters to save on maintenance and operational costs and improve resilience.

Fewer of our common, feathery friends are being spotted in British gardens.

14 students have signed up to the course, which is too few to make it practical.

Waitrose has agreed to stock Guernsey Dairy butter in more than 240 of its stores across the UK.

Local companies and tradespeople are joining forces to transform a property on Victoria Road into supported accommodation for young adults.

Aurigny says the move from the Bailiwick will save money and calls are answered far more quickly.

Dominic Jones has joined a strategy group to help inform the UK Government on challenges faced by people suffering from food allergies.

Tara de Jersey is one of 110 people across the UK taking part in 'a radical citizen science research project'.

Incoming mail will now be delivered by boat as the mail plane becomes export only.

Chef Nathan Davies begins island life and says that local produce, like crabs and Guernsey milk, are not just good, they are world class.

The Guernsey Overseas Aid & Development Commission is giving £50,000 to Myanmar to help with relief efforts after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the country.

PC James De La Mare has received three top honours at the BLE Awards for saving an islander's life whilst off-duty.

Guernsey families can celebrate the island's 80th Liberation Day with a vintage fun fair on the Crown Pier.

The latest radio listening figures show Guernsey’s Island FM grow average listening hours by a huge 46% compared to last quarter.

Island Games volunteers will hand out leaflets to residents who live on the cycling and triathlon routes to help them plan ahead to July.

Policy & Resources seeks support for plan to fund the financial response to the coronavirus economic impact.

Deputy Richard Graham has responded to an open letter written by two parents concerned with the future of Guernsey's education system.

The Guernsey Coastguard has issued advice to all boatowners after two incidents yesterday.

The Policy and Resources Committee has released three amendments to the 'Transforming Education' letter from ESC.

Le Grand Bouet is due to shut for 5 weeks from September 3rd.

An investigation by the NSPCC has found the number of sex crimes against children in Guernsey has risen in the last year.

Education, Sport, and Culture have announced the name of the new school, its colleges, and its uniform.

Two deputies who stood down from the Home Affairs committee in the wake of a critical report have responded robustly in the States.

A new inshore lifeboat is now operating in Guernsey. 

Guernsey's finished fourth at this year's Island Games in Gibraltar.

The Committee for Education, Sport, and Culture have released a draft policy letter relating to the future school plans.

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.

Registration is now open for the 2019 Skipton Swimarathon.

Plans have been announced for a new Premier Inn hotel at Admiral Park.

Les Misérables composer Claude-Michel Schönberg will host a masterclass for local students on 28th June during his visit to Guernsey.

The States’ strategy to counter the threat of Asian Hornets in the Bailiwick will be that of ‘containment’ according to a leading expert.

Deputy Peter Ferbrache has been explaining why there have been long queues for people going through security at Guernsey Airport.

The Sarah Groves murder trial recommenced yesterday.

The IoD’s June breakfast this week will feature Paul Whitfield, the Chief Executive of the States of Guernsey.