Business group urges States to raise income tax and cut spending before introducing GST

• CGi urges States to increase income tax temporarily and cut spending rather than introduce goods and services tax A 3% income tax increase three years ago would have raised £45 million by 2026, helping to narrow the funding gap Updated modelling shows GST at 3% would now raise £36 million, down from £39 million previously estimated CGi warns Revenue Service cannot manage new tax system whilst dealing with significant

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Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Historic shoot at Fort Le Marchant • Pictured: The Guernsey Service & Rifle Heritage Group recorded the first ceremonial volley since the 19th century at Le Fort Marchant A ceremonial rifle volley was fired for the first time in 139 years in Guernsey last week.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Suspected murder in Alderney • Police have confirmed a body has been found in Alderney and a 44-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. • He is in police custody while being treated at the island's hospital, where he is believed to be stable.

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Fort George outfall repair moves a step closer • Replacement pipe for Fort George outfall has been fabricated and moved to the harbour Installation by Guernsey Ports' dive team awaits suitable tide and weather conditions Repair follows discovery earlier this year that outfall was not discharging in intended location Work expected to be completed within the next few weeks once conditions allow Guernsey Water will increase inspection frequency on the outfall followin

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Le Rondin pupils make music thanks to new initiative • Children from Le Rondin School will have the opportunity to enjoy tailored music sessions through a new programme called Music Makers. • Launched by the Guernsey Youth Commission and Guernsey Music Centre, thanks to sponsorship from Collas Crill, the programme has been designed to support neurodiversity, physical disabilities and communication differences.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · today OPINION: Fix what isn't working, don't walk away from it • I spend most days on Victoria Street and the High Street in Alderney. • Having looked at all the windows in town, I failed to see any of the 'Aexit' signs currently being claimed.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Guernsey team conquer Kilimanjaro in memory of Rose Haysom • A Guernsey team successfully reached the summit of Africa’s highest mountain and smashed their fundraising target.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · today Review urged of Channel Islands' relationship • A survey set up by the Bailiwick Commission is open until 15 May.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Longueville Manor retains Michelin Key and five AA Red Stars • Longueville Manor has retained its Michelin Key and five AA Red Stars. • The independently owned hotel also retained its three AA Rosettes for dining. • It remains the only hotel in Jersey to hold a Michelin Key and one of two across the Channel Islands.

La Gazette Officielle · Legal · 3 days ago PG3 RF GG ALP 001 Limited (in liquidation) • PG3 RF GG ALP 001 Limited (Company No.: 72317 (in Guernsey Members’s Voluntary Liquidation) (the “Company”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Company adopted the following.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Dad and daughter conquer Kilimanjaro for loved one • A group raises more than £23,000 for a hospice who cared for a young woman in her final days.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 6 days ago Location chosen for more homeless sleeping pods in Guernsey • Caritas now wants to increase provision for the homeless in Guernsey, this time in northern St Peter Port.

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What's on: next 14 days

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29 SepBarnes & Noble and Waterstones Virtually Presents: Madeline Miller

1 OctAtelier en ligne Psycom: prise en main du Cosmos Mental®

3 Oct at 18:30 · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyPhoto Symphony with the Guernsey Symphony Orchestra

3 OctBlack Girl Book Fair! Spooky Edition

6 Oct–8 OctSVPG Product Masterclass - October 6-8, 2026

29 Sep at 18:00Japanese Calligraphy Evening Workshop | September

7 Oct · Frossard Theatre at Guernsey Museum, St Peter PortTHE WILLIAM MORRIS COLLECTIVE: An Evening with Suzanne Fagence Cooper

30 SepSurf and Turf at 19

7 OctA Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

1 OctThe OGH Big Eat Experience with China Red and Balthazar

9 Oct · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, GuernseyYBG Masquerade Ball

1 OctThe Guernsey Grande Fromage Tour

12 Oct · Les Côtils, GuernseyGSCCA 2026/2027 TAX COURSES MODULE 1 PART 1 GUERNSEY PERSONAL TAX

1 OctThe Puffin & Oyster Festval Menu

1 OctDix Neuf Festival Menu

1 OctTennerfest 2026

1 OctAutumn Escape

1 OctStaycation at Le Friquet

1 OctCocktail Masterclasses at The Rock Garden

1 OctWine Tasting Experience

1 OctSix-Course Tasting Menu at La Barbarie

1 OctThe Deerhound Festival Menu

1 Oct–15 NovAutumnal Drinks at The Crown Club

1 OctBahama Mama Big Eat Cocktail Special

1 OctBig Eat 3-Night October Fiesta

2 OctOktoberfest at 19 Bar & Grill

2 Oct at 18:30Octo Voces Guernsey

2 Oct at 19:30GU10 in concert

3 OctGuernsey Film Fest

3 Oct at 19:00The Compass Gala

3 Oct at 12:00Mamma Mia Lunch Party

3 Oct at 21:00ABBA Night with Just One Look

4 OctCoastal Chaos

7 Oct at 09:00Guernsey Dairy Tour Experience

7 OctCocktail masterclasses at Balthazar

7 OctNational Curry Week at The Curry Room

7 Oct at 19:00Fanny Davies International Piano Series: Harry the Piano

9 OctSarnia Arts & Crafts Club | Winter Exhibition

9 OctSt Saviour's Church Concert Series 2026

10 OctMovie Days & Nights at Fermain Valley

10 OctNerine Festival

0 Oct–30 Sep at 10:00Art at the Park | The Stillness of Place

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A small local fact

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Did you know? · Guernsey

Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent about six weeks on Guernsey in September and October 1883, painting some 15 works, many of Moulin Huet Bay.

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