5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (319+ words) THE States are in talks with Islands Unlimited about how it might use the remainder of the taxpayer grant funding set aside for the ferry company for this summer season, now that it has stopped operations early. Economic Development pledged…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (817+ words) The States’ two main investment funds have lagged the market by hundreds of millions of pounds over three years, according to a deputy’s estimate, but Policy & Resources has defended the record and ruled out an independent review. Deputy Jennifer Strachan…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (399+ words) Jersey is setting its sights on becoming a significant cruise ship destination – but has said it does not intend to become a threat to Guernsey’s position in the market. Ports of Jersey has begun developing a new strategy which could…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (595+ words) Government House hosted the annual Guernsey Goat Society annual show for the first time on Saturday. ‘I’m absolutely delighted to have it here this year,’ said Lt-Governor Sir Richard Cripwell. ‘I wanted to support the society and also help raise…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (564+ words) Andy Burnham, whose father is currently receiving care for Alzheimer’s, teared up during a discussion on social care reform last month, saying that carers ‘should be the best paid people in society, not the worst’. Charity Carers Guernsey provides a…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (172+ words) Swords were drawn and armour donned as Castle Cornet turned back the clock for its annual medieval day at the weekend. ‘It makes history tangible,’ said Saul Williams-Reid, who has been involved in historical re-enactment since he was 18. ‘Bringing what…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (308+ words) Duty will have to be paid on importation of vaping liquids, as well as buying locally, once new laws come into effect in November. The States has confirmed that people arriving into the island carrying vape liquid on them will…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (288+ words) Young musicians are coming to the end of a week of music training at the Elizabeth College Summer Orchestral Course. The annual course, which has been running for 51 years, sees students embark on a week of music-making with experienced professional…...