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A sting in the tail: when bee and wasp reactions turn serious
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (599+ words) In her last two columns, Dr Vicky Carre has been focusing on allergic rhinitis, or hay fever " an allergy that many of us have been suffering with over the last month. This week she turns her attention to another allergic…...
Chelsea Flower Show gold-winning clematis on sale this Sunday
9+ hour, 23+ min ago (217+ words) GOLD medal-winning clematis grown for the Chelsea Flower Show will be available to buy this Sunday, as the Guernsey Clematis team joins with volunteers from the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden to host their annual post-flower show sale. The sale allows…...
Rob Curgenven: Why transparency matters
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (679+ words) Deputy Rob Curgenven looks at whether the assumptions supporting GST are sufficiently strong, current and transparent to justify the confidence that has been placed upon them. Against that backdrop, we are told that a 3% GST will raise around "55m. a year,…...
Helyar expects to see a motion to push back debate
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (149+ words) Guernsey Press Thriving communities share more than geography. They share understanding. They stay informed about what's happening, debate the issues, vote with confidence, organise when needed, and show up for one another. They celebrate achievements and face challenges together. Strong…...
Dr Mat Dorrian named new medical director
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (334+ words) DR MAT DORRIAN has been appointed as the island's new medical director. Dr Dorrian, who was educated locally, has been the Emergency Department Consultant, a previous representative of the British Medical Association and a GP at Queens Road Medical Practice…...
Ferry timetable changes "will bring opportunities
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (407+ words) President Sasha Kazantseva-Miller said that discussions were ongoing to make sure that any schedule changes, expected from November, made as part of the ferry company's restructuring would work for Guernsey. Plans include a new daily triangular rotation to be undertaken…...
Fun, firm family-favourite Rocquaine Regatta returns
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (399+ words) Get ready to make rafts and waves " the Rocquaine Regatta is sailing back to the west coast next month, roping in the Vale Earth Fair with all its quintessential antics. The free, ever-popular family beach party is back on Saturday…...
Deputy has "utmost confidence" in committee colleagues
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (250+ words) Another member of the Economic Development Committee has backed the progress being made by the committee in the wake of the departure of member Deputy Haley Camp. Deputy Camp announced her resignation from the committee on Tuesday, which was immediately…...
Make hotel rooms zero-rated if GST comes in, says Gpeg
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (257+ words) Local think tank Gpeg is calling for hotel rooms to be zero-rated if the States brings in a goods and services tax, warning that it fears that several hotels might close if hit with GST. Gpeg said the sector was…...
A fresh start: future-proofing Collenette Jones" business
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (762+ words) Amanda Eulenkamp speaks to Collenette Jones director Gareth Nicolle about "a great reset" for the business following its move to new premises. While Collenette Jones does not describe itself as a "growth for growth"s sake" business, steady expansion has…...