Havelet Bay in Guernsey tests 'poor' for water quality
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Havelet Bay in Guernsey tests 'poor' for water quality
• A sample in early July showed elevated e-coli but Environmental Health say the reading should not be taken in isolation.
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 | Guernsey Parliament · Politics · today The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2025• The States are asked to decide:- Whether they are of the opinion to approve the draft Ordinance entitled "The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025 (Commen... |
 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · today Percival the Puffin released close to his Herm home• A puffin nursed back to health by the GSPCA has been released in northern Guernsey so that he can make the short flight to Herm. |
 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · today No decision on GST for Guernsey until the autumn• A heavy agenda of amendments means a vote on a 3% goods and services tax is delayed. |
 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · today Emergency response to fire on Little Sark• Sark's government says it is responding to an ongoing incident believed to be a fire in an area of undergrowth near the island's abandoned silver mines. |
 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · today Hospitality sector calls for Guernsey's States to make savings before GST• Members of the Guernsey Hospitality Association are concerned a consumption tax could make doing business more expensive. |
 | States of Guernsey media releases · Government · today Guernsey and Alderney seeking to strengthen Economic Development collaboration• Source: States of Guernsey media releases. |
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