Guernsey News

HSBC in Guernsey would like to thank the island's community for its tremendous response to the Public Services Department's - Wash and Squash' scheme, which has recycled 100 tonnes of beverage cartons.

A tax expert and a lawyer will take to the stage next week to talk trusts for the latest in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners lectures, sponsored by Collins Stewart Wealth Management.

Ian Stewart has been promoted to Deputy Managing Director of Rossborough Guernsey.

Mr Stewart, 45, has been with the company for nine years and has been promoted from Director to Deputy Managing Director.

His role will focus on assisting the Managing Director with the overall responsibility for the operation of the company and the supervision of the account teams who service Rossborough’s portfolio of clients.

Having spent the last five months working on a building site, Source Temps first Star Temp has treated herself to something glamorous.

Kristine Hando chose a stunning diamond pendant as her reward for receiving the best feedback from her employer Woolf Construction.

Sure has become the first mobile network in the Channel Islands to allow Pay As You Go customers to top up at Tesco outlets in both the United Kingdom and Isle of Man.

Manny Helmot took part in the Queen Elizabeth II baton relay despite his terrible injuries.

Island Week 4 should have finished at the end of last week, but we've got a bonus island post before we resume normal service.

Guernsey's chief minister said he used the Labour Party conference to break down misconceptions about the island.

TWO hard-working and talented students have been awarded bursaries by Butterfield to ease the expense of University.

Natalie Carnachan and David Henry, ex-prefects of Ladies’ College and Elizabeth College respectively, were chosen for their academic ability as well as their impressive extra-curricular achievement

Sea Fisheries wants the support of the local fishing industry to ban boats from pair trawling inside Bailiwick of Guernsey waters.

A Guernsey firm with a major UK presence is set to open its 50th outlet.

Peter Watson, founder and Managing Director of Vets4Pets, has revealed that the company will reach its half-century this autumn: ‘I can confirm that we have just signed the lease on our fiftieth practice, which is a significant milestone for us. We’re all absolutely delighted.’

THIS week marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War. Many children during this period were whisked away from their homes and evacuated to safer places.

Evelyn Brady has been made a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP.

Based in the Guernsey office, Evelyn provides Assurance services to the financial services sector in both Guernsey and Jersey, specialising in asset management and insurance.

A local charity is reminding islanders that free, independent and confidential advice is available, whenever they need it.

Guernsey Citizens Advice Bureau is launching its 2009 awareness week, to remind the public of its full range of services. This year’s campaign will feature a new mobile information display, which has been specially developed with local digital printers Island Scan.

FBS Live, the tourism industry's early warning system, is to be launched to a global audience at this year's World Travel Market in November.

Wave Telecom Limited, a provider of voice and data, internet, fixed line, mobile, and managed services, has acquired Newtel Guernsey Limited, a licensed public telecommunication operator.

WAVE TELECOM has purchased Newtel Guernsey. The acquisition, which includes Newtel Data Services Ltd and GuernseyNet Ltd, is subject to regulatory approval, but Wave says the move will strengthen its range of services.

The principal law governing investment funds and licensees in Guernsey is The Protection of Investors Law, 1987 .

Proceeds from the sale of a thousand pints of a local, cask conditioned real ale will soon be helping injured Servicemen and women.

BARCLAYS Wealth has appointed a new Head of Fund Services for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

Jon Wrigley will be based in Guernsey but have responsibility for the day to day control of the Fund Services Administration teams in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. The Fund Services business provides fund administration services for a number of bespoke funds that have been structured to meet the needs of internal and third party clients.