Sark’s longstanding tax relief system is being updated – with a temporary limit on the number of people who can benefit from paying the minimum amount being brought in within months. From January only one person per household will be able to use the ‘B...

The Guernsey Retail Group has warned that more needs to be done to protect local shops ahead of GST coming in. Following the States decision on Friday to approve the Tax Reform proposals, a 3% goods and services tax could be levied on nearly everything...

Parkinson’s Guernsey is celebrating six years of supporting people affected by Parkinson’s in the Bailiwick. A special anniversary event will be held this Thursday 8 October at The Peninsula, with two senior representatives from Cure Parkinson’s invite...

Mim's World says an attempt was made to force entry into their kiosk in the early hours of Tuesday.

Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.

The three men accused of unlawfully killing the ten victims of the Haut du Mont explosion by gross negligence manslaughter have chosen not to give evidence. Neil Armstrong (58), John Wright (60) and Lee Ward (59) are on trial over their alleged role in...

A senior Guernsey politician has suggested that Jersey should learn lessons about its income tax and social security structure following a contentious debate in the neighbouring Bailiwick over the introduction of GST. Deputy Mark Helyar, President of G...

A “much-loved” giant tortoise at Jersey Zoo will be put to sleep after a decline in health despite extensive specialist care. Biggy, the 150kg Aldabra giant tortoise, who is thought to be more than 100 years old, travelled by ferry and van to the Royal...

A 2-0 win away at AFC Stoneham on Tuesday night saw Jersey Bulls climb up to second in the Isthmian League South Central. After an unbeaten start in the league, the Bulls may have expected to record a comfortable win against a side struggling near the ...

A cyclist walked to hospital with injuries to her head and leg after allegedly being knocked down by a car in St Peter. The incident took place at around 8pm on 30 September in the area of La Vallee de St Pierre near the Vic in the Valley pub. Police h...

The newly-appointed non-executive chair of Ports of Jersey’s board is set to take up the position at the start of next month as he prepares to help deliver the States-owned entity’s “ambitious plans for the future”. David Brown, whose appointment follo...

Aurigny's chief commercial officer says the airline can meet its commitment to break even.

Data reveals one road in St Peter Port has been affected by closures 284 times since 2020.

Guernsey FC come from a goal down to win 3-1 at Newhaven in the Southern Combination Premier Division.

Dave Beausire believes GST will involve extra costs and businesses will close before it comes in.

The donation will allow the two schools to give up their annual States grant worth of about £2.2m.

The Cool Down returns with Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett looking back on a hugely positive weekend for Jersey sport, headlined by a memorable victory for Jersey Hockey’s Men’s Over-35s. Making their debut in the England Hockey Men’s Over-35 Cup, Jer...

With a generous benefactor wanting to give Ladies and Elizabeth College millions of pounds a year, the two schools may be allowed to move away from States’ control into a fully independent set up. They are currently run as private schools but both leas...

John Shenton says the introduction of GST will benefit the island, even if it is unpopular.

Three years after scaffolding was put up encasing the Guernsey Airport terminal building, the work could soon start to fix the underlying issues that date back more than 20-years. The problems started immediately after the new airport was built in 2004...

Aurigny has been forecast to lose nearly £10million this year – with a further loss of nearly £6m already estimated for next year. The States-owned airline is no stranger to losing money but this time the circumstances are considered to be out of its c...

A Channel Islands fiduciary firm has been welcoming a number of new trainees through its doors across the islands. BDO is welcoming trainees in its Guernsey and Jersey offices, beginning their careers in accounting and professional services. Matthew Co...

The care given to a man who died in a flat fire in the weeks before his death has been put in question at his inquest, which opened yesterday. David Keith Morgan died at the age of 66 in a fire at his flat at Lord Coutanche Court, Seaton Place, in the ...

The most recent damage happened in 2023 when Storm Ciarán brought 70mph gusts to the island.

Apple peelers of Jersey unite…for the National Trust’s Black Butter Festival 2026. The conservation charity is hosting this year’s ‘Black Butter Festival’ between Thursday 8 and Saturday 10 October in a St Mary’s farmhouse. The event, sponsored by Apex...

More than £26,500 of public money has been spent making two St Helier properties at Rouge Bouillon safe after a Dangerous Building Notice was issued earlier this year. The Government has confirmed that £23,390.67 was spent on works to remove the danger...

The mobile service unveiled by the Channel Islands Coop earlier this year has been shortlisted across three categories within an international industry awards programme. The service, which was launched in February, is in the running for Best New MVNO (...

Policy and Resource’s ‘Budget for Growth’ includes plans to finish phasing out mortgage interest relief, and an increase in fuel duty – which should then reduce when the GST+ tax package comes in during 2029. While the main budget proposals focus on gr...

The government is exploring new ways of improving ferry and air links between Jersey and Guernsey – but has warned that any financial support must represent value for taxpayers. The issue was raised by Deputy Karen Wilson in a written question to Econo...

Days after winning support for their Tax Reform proposals, Policy and Resources are now hoping for similar success with their 2027 Budget which include plans for growing Guernsey’s economy. Key proposals include a £15 million investment programme aimed...

The States of Guernsey says the "fight is still on" to stop the spread of Asian hornets.

Policy and Resources is putting forward plans for a £15m fund to support economic growth.

Expert assistance from the UK is being used as the Alderney murder investigation continues. Guernsey Police – which has jurisdiction over Alderney – has been working with the UK’s Ministry of Defence and Avon and Somerset Police today to retrieve a car...

Staff from HSBC Channel Island and Isle of Man were recognised at the bank’s awards initiative. 18 colleagues from its offices in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man attended, while they yielded three wins and three nominations. The awards celebrate h...

A Chinook helicopter is used to lift the vehicle from the base of cliffs, police say.

Geoff Martel received his cap after his 15th international appearance for the England over-75s.

Islanders Shannon Jordan and Kerys Chamberlain will travel to Guatemala to provide prosthetic care.

Pupils and parents have been assured that the school bus service is running to schedule, with no cancellations so far this term. Some of the services have been delayed though – which are said to be down to “long-term road closures”, reflecting “island-...

Innovate Guernsey has launched the ‘G-Prize 2026’, aiming to find the best AI-built response to a real problem facing the island. Part of the AI Sprint, there is £5,000 and a trophy for the winning submission. Susan Watson, Chair of Innovate Guernsey, ...

There is ” no such thing as an innocent drink-driver”, the police chief has said after a worrying week that saw eight people appear before the courts. Despite regular enforcement activity and repeated warnings from the States and honorary forces, offic...

Deputies who voted for GST are said to be facing unprecedented levels of abuse. Before, and since Friday’s landmark vote to endorse a previous States’ decision to reform tax policies, passionate protestors have made their feelings clear on the introduc...

A dedicated strategy for lifelong learning and skills development is not yet being planned by the government, the Education Minister has said. Deputy Catherine Curtis has said it would be “premature” to commit to a specific strategy, timetable or list ...

Jersey Rugby Football Club has had a substantial solar installation completed at its facilities after being named the winner of the 2026 SunWorks Solar Giveaway. Sponsored by Benest Estates, the competition offered one Jersey charity, non-profit or com...

THE prosecution case against Island Energy and three of its workers over the Haut du Mont explosion which killed ten people is expected to conclude today. Neil Armstrong (58), John Wright (60) and Lee Ward (59) each deny ten counts of gross negligence ...

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdraws from the England squad with a thigh injury that could keep him out for up to eight weeks.

Guernsey FC Women secure their biggest-ever league victory as they come from two goals down to beat Bursledon 10-2.

Health and Social Care (HSC) announced this week that it is scrapping two major projects with a third delayed, having already spent £61million on them. The already-started hospital extension has been scrapped and won’t progress any further, while the I...

Local businesses say they are struggling to keep employees due to lengthy permit backlogs.

Guernsey Recycling Group wants to use the piece of land for commercial and industrial waste.

Alex Scott’s journey from the playing fields of Guernsey to the Premier League and now England’s starting eleven already reads like a football fairytale. But could it be about to become even more magical? The 23-year-old Bournemouth midfielder is repor...