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Bolstered directorship hopes to improve financial service provider's business

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-08-06
Pictured: Sharon Rogers and Allister Carey are Equiom's latest recruits "...
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Bolstered directorship hopes to improve financial service provider's business

Bolstered directorship hopes to improve financial service provider's business

• Pictured: Sharon Rogers and Allister Carey are Equiom's latest recruits " data-large-file="https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0027-EQUIOMJULY26-1-1017x1024.jpg" /> The Guernsey branch of a financial services business has recruited a new Director and Executive Director – bringing more than 50 years of experience to the business.
• Sharon Rogers has been appointed as Executive Director in the pri

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today in Guernsey

Mainly sunny.

Local
16°C
Partly cloudy · High 20° · Low 16°
Wind
9mph
Moderate
Next High Tide
12:16
7.6m
Sources
35
checked for today
Local news · 7 stories

The local news that matters this morning

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Housing identifies potential for up to 618 new affordable homes by 2030
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Housing identifies potential for up to 618 new affordable homes by 2030

• Housing's new plan sees potential for up to 618 affordable homes by 2030, with a target of 250 to 300 affordable units under construction by the end of the political term.
• The strategy addresses severe housing pressures, with past development averaging just 106 units annually against an identified need of 300 per year.
• Delivery will be pursued through five channels including Guernsey Housing Association schemes, Stat

Moore Stephens launches new brand for private wealth clients
Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Moore Stephens launches new brand for private wealth clients

• Pictured: Sam Bird, CEO of the new MFMS Channel Islands brand " data-large-file="https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sam-Bird-Smile-Edit-Landscape-1-white-bg-1024x576.jpg" /> A Channel Islands finance business has launched a new identity for a branch of its services.
• Moore Stephens Channel Islands has launched MFMS Channel Islands as a dedicated identity for its private client, corporate and f

Is it time to re-cycle your cycle?
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Is it time to re-cycle your cycle?

• Brick carrying bicycle " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Brick-carrying-bicycle-1024x768.jpeg" /> If you're having a summer clear out, looking ahead to the kids' birthdays (or even Christmas… ), or are considering switching from the pushang to an e-bike, then a charity can help by taking your old wheels off your hands.
• The Eleanor Foundation is contin

S&P row: 'Disappearing' WhatsApp messages can't be released, but Niles stands by GST borrowing argument
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

S&P row: 'Disappearing' WhatsApp messages can't be released, but Niles stands by GST borrowing argument

• A WhatsApp message at the centre of a political row cannot be released because it was sent in a group with 'disappearing' messages turned on, Express understands.
• The message – sent by Deputy Andrew Niles – kicked off a row about whether GST is needed to maintain Guernsey's S&P credit rating.
• Several deputies referenced the The post S&P row: 'Disappearing' WhatsApp messages can't be released, but Niles stands by GST

Water reserves fall as dry conditions continue across Guernsey
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Water reserves fall as dry conditions continue across Guernsey

• July recorded just one-eighth of expected rainfall, with most falling on a single day Water reserves fell by 89 million litres in the final week of July, the largest weekly drop this year Daily consumption averaged 14.2 million litres in the last fortnight, 700,000 litres above forecast Storage levels are 4% lower than last year and 7% below the 10-year average No hosepipe ban currently being considered, but resident

Guernsey experiences hottest July on record
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

Guernsey experiences hottest July on record

• Jersey Met confirm that last month was the hottest July in Guernsey since records began in 1843.

Economic development puts money behind initiative supporting emerging fund managers
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Economic development puts money behind initiative supporting emerging fund managers

• Economic Development to provide £25,000 towards operational costs of Fund Foundry programme in first year Initiative launched by Foundry Partners LBG aims to support five first-time or emerging fund managers from global pool Selected managers receive £25,000 voucher for establishment costs plus twelve months of mentoring and industry support Programme started in May with final cohort selection from 20 finalists due a

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Today in Guernsey

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Official notice: Guernsey appoints its first Finance Sector Concierge to support business growth. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Gazette Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 9.30am on 18th August 2026, AZTECH SOCCER LIMITED, Fairbairn House Level 5, Rohais, St Peter Port GY1 1FE will apply to the Royal Court of... Open source ->Official notice: Recent States Meeting. This is an Ordinary Meeting of the States of Deliberation and this page lists the items which have been scheduled for debate. Open source ->Official notice: Major Projects Portfolio. The States are asked to decide: Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled ‘Major Projects Portfolio’ dated 24 March 2026, they are of the opinion: To approve and... Open source ->Official notice: Cannabis: establishment of cross-Committee working group to examine regulatory options. The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the Requête entitled ‘Cannabis: establishment of a cross Committee working group to examine regulatory options’ da... Open source ->
Tide Table · Today

Tides · St Peter Port

gov.gg publishes tide times in GMT; add one hour during British Summer Time.

06:10
▼ Low
2.8m
12:16
▲ High
7.6m
18:33
▼ Low
3.1m
00:45
▲ High
7.5m
What's On · 8 items

What's on: next 14 days

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1 Jan - 31 Dec · Visit Guernsey events. Channel Islands Motor RacingThu 6 Aug · Digital Greenhouse Guernsey, Guernsey · Eventbrite Guernsey. Bytes + Slice4 Apr - 30 Sep · Visit Guernsey events. Rocquette Cider Tour and TastingSat 8 Aug · Eventbrite Guernsey. Imposter Fatigue1 Apr - 31 Oct · Visit Guernsey events. Guided Walks Around St Peter PortMon 10 Aug · Eventbrite Guernsey. Whiskey and Cigars BYOB (Course #398)19 Jun - 31 Aug · Visit Guernsey events. The Bleeding Veil: An Exhibition by Etienne MarquisSat 15 Aug · GY1 2NB, Guernsey · Eventbrite Guernsey. Seafront Saturdaze - 15 August 2026
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A small local fact

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Local Fact · Did you know

Did you know? · Guernsey

The ormer, an abalone prized as a Guernsey delicacy, may only be gathered on a few new- and full-moon days from January to April, with the harvest tightly controlled to protect stocks.

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Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Mainly sunny. Wind 9 mph. Highs of 20°C.

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