Guernsey News

A Goods and Services Tax is part of a range of measures designed to bring more money into Guernsey's government.

A body has been discovered near Regency Vinery in St Martin's, according to Guernsey Police.

States members decide to push back debate on the Alderney airport runway until the December meeting.

Organisers have taken to the sea early in a bid to get islanders signed up for next month's Boxing Day Swim.

Light switch-ons, extra shopping hours, and extended parking times as Guernsey prepares for the festive period.

Condor Ferries has chartered an extra freight ship to help it deliver supplies as islanders prepare for Christmas.

The Guernsey Housing Association will replace the cladding on the multi-storey block of flats in the Charroterie.

Deputy Bob Murray has narrowly won the backing of States members to replace Deputy Heidi Soulsby on Policy and Resources.

A local artist has created a Christmas Trail for children made of post box toppers.

Plans to turn Alderney's Fort Tourgis into a luxury hotel are abandoned.

Islanders are being urged to allow more time for their journeys this morning (22 November), with winds forecast to get up to severe gale force 9.

Maintenance work has finished, allowing the public to access the lighthouse walkway once again.

The St. Peter Port Christmas Lights charity has launched a fundraising campaign to restore the town's electrics that supports Santa's annual switch-on.

Richard Vahey will complete his 1,000 mile running challenge today (19 November) in memory of his late colleague.

A Guernsey rugby official has attended an event at Twickenham stadium to inspire young women to pursue refereeing.

Guernsey is showing its support for LGBTQ+ football players and fans, ahead of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup.

Islanders have until 21 December to get their Covid-19 autumn booster.

The Clean Earth Trust says plastic is a persistent problem on Bailiwick beaches.

Alderney's States will borrow money to contribute to the lengthening, widening and upgrade of its airport.

The Co-op has been granted outline planning permission with conditions at an Open Planning Meeting.

A new Guernsey body set up to investigate money laundering and economic crime and recover the proceeds now officially has legal powers.

Guernsey's Maya Le Tissier has made her senior England debut in a 1-1 draw with Norway.

The date chosen to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III precedes Guernsey’s Liberation day, making a four-day weekend.

Roadworks opposite First Tower Lane are causing long delays for commuters.

Low water levels at Longue Hougue expose gravestones that fell during a landslip in 1969.

The Chief Minister's of Jersey and Guernsey have met with UK and Irish leaders in Blackpool for the 38th British-Irish Council summit.

Condor's Commodore Clipper is out of service after divers found that she had been damaged by debris.

Beachcombers, dog walkers and swimmers had been warned not to pick up the colourful cord.

Islanders are being asked to use water sparingly, as reservoir levels remain below the ten-year average for this time of year, despite the recent rain.

Guernsey's winter sea swimming challenge returns to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice.

Air Alderney flies three aircraft into Guernsey to show it's serious about beginning commercial flying.

The External Relations Ministers of both Jersey and Guernsey have met EU ambassadors in Brussels for the first time since March 2020.

CT Plus reached out to students at the College of Further Education to produce the 104th design for the Poppy Bus.

Guernsey Post has made an operating profit of £1.6 million in the financial year to the end of March.

The RNLI has released footage of the dramatic rescue that saw two people saved from the sea after ditching their plane off Jersey last week.

There Is to be a contested election for the vacant seat on Policy and Resources between deputies Bob Murray and Gavin St Pier.

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.