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August 11, 2026

Guernsey hospitality industry criticises "damaging" population management

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-08-11
The States say industry feedback will help shape future population management, after a hospitality couple said the system is "damaging businesses".
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Guernsey hospitality industry criticises "damaging" population management

Guernsey hospitality industry criticises "damaging" population management

• The States say industry feedback will help shape future population management, after a hospitality couple said the system is "damaging businesses".

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18°C
Clear · High 24° · Low 18°
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06:13
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The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday

Guernsey Arts launches new guided walk and outdoor painting experience

• Guernsey Arts launches "Art en Plein Air", a new guided walk and outdoor painting workshop experience Tour explores St Peter Port locations that inspired artists including J.M.W.
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Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

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St Martin's road to close road for 3 months for electricity overhaul
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

St Martin's road to close road for 3 months for electricity overhaul

• Pictured: Guernsey Electricity has said the work is vital to replace infrastructure that is now 60 years old. " data-large-file="https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guernsey-Electricity-1024x663.jpg" /> Residents in St Martin's will face disruption from a closed road for 13 weeks from September as infrastructure upgrades begin.
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States will only pay part of new Finance Concierge's salary
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

States will only pay part of new Finance Concierge's salary

• A new Finance Concierge role and pilot programme will only be partly funded the States.
• Finance Executive Peter Deacon has been appointed to the newly created post, which is intended to act as a single point of contact for businesses looking to navigate Guernsey’s government, regulator and promotional agencies.
• Express asked the States a series of questions, including The post States will only pay part of new Finance

PICTURED: "A great day at the chalk hub"
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

PICTURED: "A great day at the chalk hub"

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Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday

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Sunny. Wind 9 mph. Highs of 24°C.

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