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'Fundamental' review of health services launched #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
'Fundamental' review of health services launched
Deputy George Oswald has committed to come back to the States with plans this political term.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Chalmers joy at 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Chalmers joy at 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts
Guernsey athlete Alastair Chalmers says he is pleased that the Commonwealth Games has a confirmed host - the Indian city of Amdavad - for 2030.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Amdavad confirmed as Commonwealth Games 2030 host #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Amdavad confirmed as Commonwealth Games 2030 host
The Indian city of Amdavad has vowed to "lay the foundation for the next 100 years" after being confirmed as the host for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 amid a riot of colour and noise in Glasgow.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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IT projects costing £42m a 'waste of public money' #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
IT projects costing £42m a 'waste of public money'
A review of how IT projects are managed within the States has been launched.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The new plan for improving Guernsey’s Revenue Service #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
The new plan for improving Guernsey’s Revenue Service
Deputy Gavin St Pier has this morning provided an update on Guernsey’s beleaguered Revenue Service, outlining “structural and cultural problems” in the process. The Vice President of Policy and Resources also announced that the deadline for 2024 tax re...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Bid to redirect £240k of Health funding to police welcomed as “a positive step” #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Bid to redirect £240k of Health funding to police welcomed as “a positive step”
Plans to redirect almost a quarter-of-a-million pounds from the Health Department’s budget to the States of Jersey Police have been praised as a “positive step” towards addressing pressures facing the force. The Children, Education and Home Affairs Scr...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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More families speak out #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
More families speak out
Two separate accounts of different families experiences with paediatric services in Guernsey have been shared with Express. Both families claim their child was denied access to health care by Dr Sandie Bohin. Other allegations include discharging a chi...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Suspension could lead to a “chilling effect” #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Suspension could lead to a “chilling effect”
Two of the three members of Forward Guernsey have raised “deep concerns” about the looming debate that could see their political colleague suspended. Deputies Rhona Humphreys and Tom Rylatt were elected to the States alongside Deputy Gavin St Pier earl...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Charity campaign for more inclusive workplaces #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Charity campaign for more inclusive workplaces
UnLtd members feature in a series of videos highlighting practical ways for organisations to improve.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Bid to allocate £3.5m for parish church maintenance over next six years #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Bid to allocate £3.5m for parish church maintenance over next six years
Over £3.5 million would be given to parish churches over the next six years for maintenance amid discussions about the possible closures due to significant costs. St Martin Constable Karen Stone has lodged an amendment to the 2026 Budget which would re...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Guernsey Finance appoints two new non-exec directors #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Guernsey Finance appoints two new non-exec directors
A political member of Economic Development has rejoined the board of Guernsey Finance. Deputy Rhona Humphreys has joined the organisation, along with Glen Tonks who is the Head of UBS in Guernsey and Chair of the local Institute of Directors branch. Th...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Tributes paid to Geoff Norman #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Tributes paid to Geoff Norman
Ahead of his funeral, Geoff Norman’s entrepreneurial drive has been praised. The 84-year-old retired businessman and former politician died on 15 November at his home in the Castel. His loved ones – led by his wife Heather, children Kathryn, Judi, and ...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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EXPLAINED: What other options were considered for Blue Islands? #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
EXPLAINED: What other options were considered for Blue Islands?
Newly released documents detailing the months leading to the demise of Blue Islands have revealed a far more complex decision-making process than many islanders realised – with multiple rescue options on the table, including the possibility of Governme...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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£5.5k raised for Les Bourgs from bespoke pendant raffle #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
£5.5k raised for Les Bourgs from bespoke pendant raffle
Les Bourgs Hospice, a charity fully reliant on donations and the support of the public, has received £5,500 after a bespoke piece of jewellery was raffled. The white gold Christmas charm has a lab-grown diamond sunbeam design, and was created by local ...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Guernsey residents look to safeguard wealth ahead of UK budget #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Guernsey residents look to safeguard wealth ahead of UK budget
A large chunk of Guernsey residents are considering moving their assets out of the UK ahead of today’s Budget Statement, a survey has shown. Canaccord Wealth surveyed residents across the Crown Dependencies days before the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves d...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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A wave of plaudits for Guernsey professionals at Citywealth Future Leaders Awards #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
A wave of plaudits for Guernsey professionals at Citywealth Future Leaders Awards
Five young wealth management professionals from Guernsey have received awards at this year’s Citywealth Future Leaders Awards. The winners were announced earlier this month during a ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel in London. The awards aim to re...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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BREAKING: Deadline for 2024 tax returns moved to January 2026 #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
BREAKING: Deadline for 2024 tax returns moved to January 2026
The deadline for 2024 tax returns to be submitted has been pushed back amid wider problems with Guernsey’s Revenue Service. Deputy Gavin St Pier, the Vice-President of Policy and Resources, gave an emergency briefing in the States this morning. He anno...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Income tax deadline extended after IT problems #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Income tax deadline extended after IT problems
The new deadline for 2024 returns is 31 January, having been extended by two months.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Havre des Pas Lido debate postponed again #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Havre des Pas Lido debate postponed again
The future of the Lido at Havre des Pas remains uncertain after a planned debate in the States Assembly this week over the running of the site was delayed for a second time. Last month, the Government confirmed that First Point Property Services – whic...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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LISTEN: Aurigny In The Air(waves) |Episode five: Scheduling & Networks: Beyond Profit #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
LISTEN: Aurigny In The Air(waves) |Episode five: Scheduling & Networks: Beyond Profit
Welcome to Aurigny In The Air(waves), a podcast series with James Filleul that takes you behind the scenes of Guernsey’s airline, Aurigny. Join us as we meet the dedicated team who keeps the airline soaring and discover what makes Aurigny an integral p...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Should Jersey and Guernsey join up on airlinks? #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Should Jersey and Guernsey join up on airlinks?
Prof Peter Murphy says working together would give the islands more influence in negotiations.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Aurigny boss expects 'BA Heathrow route to fail' #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Aurigny boss expects 'BA Heathrow route to fail'
Aurigny outlined its concerns about the new route with the States just days before the announcement.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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New children’s home to open in St Helier amid “crisis” in bed availability #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
New children’s home to open in St Helier amid “crisis” in bed availability
A new children’s home is due to open in St Helier next week amid an “effective crisis” in the number of beds available for young islanders in care. Children’s Minister Richard Vibert told the States Assembly yesterday that two care homes are due to clo...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Jersey wins award for best International Finance Centre #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Jersey wins award for best International Finance Centre
Jersey has been named the Best International Finance Centre in the Middle East and North Africa region at the 2025 WealthBriefing MENA Awards. It marks the eighth time the island has won the accolade since the awards began 12 years ago. The WealthBrief...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Health president to back St Pier suspension #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
Health president to back St Pier suspension
A vote on whether to suspend the former chief minister is set to take place later this week.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM