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June 12, 2026

Inter-island freight queries unanswered

Good Morning Guernsey - Friday, 12 June 2026

The Guernsey morning briefing · Friday, 12 June 2026

Good Morning Guernsey

Local headlines, official notices, practical travel links and events for Guernsey readers this morning.

TL;DR

The useful bits, fast

• Today leads with “Inter-island freight queries unanswered”, alongside “EXPLAINED: The 'PIT' plan” and “Walkers appoints new Senior Counsel”.
• 80 items from Guernsey Parliament, States of Guernsey media releases, La Gazette Officielle and others were filtered for practical Guernsey consequences, not headline noise.
• 6 official and practical records made the cut, including 1 live road closure.
• 5 live planning applications are in Planning Watch.
• No GFSC/regulatory items cleared the issue today.

• Also in this issue: The Open Market Housing Register (Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2025….
• Also in this issue: Tuesday 23rd June 2026.
• Also in this issue: Improved compost from Guernsey green waste now available free.

Lead story

Inter-island freight queries unanswered

Questions over freight and passenger transport between Guernsey and Jersey have gone unanswered – despite goods worth tens of thousands of pounds ending up in the English Midlands before making their way between the islands. Earlier this week, Guernsey artist James Colmer voiced his grievance at severe delays in transporting his art work from Guernsey […]

Read on Bailiwick Express Guernsey

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Story 1 · Bailiwick Express Guernsey

EXPLAINED: The 'PIT' plan

An alternate vision to the official Tax Reform proposals has been unveiled – with Deputy David Goy saying his plan would protect Guernsey's lower and middle income households. His 'Productivity Incentivisation Tax' is a "framework of fiscal due diligence", he said. It comprises three 'pillars' that together would ensure wealthy people who may not contribute much […]

Read on Bailiwick Express Guernsey

Story 2 · Bailiwick Express Guernsey

Walkers appoints new Senior Counsel

Law firm, Walkers has appointed Jennifer Morries as Senior Counsel within its Private Capital and Trusts team in Guernsey. Ms Morries will advise on offshore trust and private wealth matters, including wealth structuring, succession planning, trust and estate administration, and cross-border arrangements for high-net-worth clients. Having qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in […]

Read on Bailiwick Express Guernsey

Story 3 · Guernsey Parliament

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...

Read on Guernsey Parliament

Story 4 · Guernsey Parliament

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Special Meeting of the States of Deliberation to debate the States of Guernsey Group Accounts for 2025 and Government Work Plan.

Read on Guernsey Parliament

Story 5 · States of Guernsey media releases

Improved compost from Guernsey green waste now available free

Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details.

Read on States of Guernsey media releases

Story 6 · States of Guernsey media releases

Guernsey Museums mark King Charles III's birthday with gun salute and free entry

Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details.

Read on States of Guernsey media releases

Official notices and useful records

What to check from official sources

  • Still time for islanders to complete survey on current and future use of Guernsey's territorial waters
    States of Guernsey media releases · Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details.
  • Guernsey appoints new Head of Financial Intelligence Unit
    States of Guernsey media releases · Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details.
  • Support agreed for inter-island ferry connectivity
    States of Guernsey media releases · Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details.
  • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 9.45am on Tuesday 30th June 2026, Baps and Wraps Limited,
    La Gazette Officielle · NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 9.45am on Tuesday 30th June 2026, Baps and Wraps Limited, Port Soif Road, Castel, GY5 7XQ, will apply to the Royal Court of Guernsey,...
  • Recent States Meeting
    Guernsey Parliament · This is an Ordinary Meeting of the States of Deliberation and this page lists the items which have been scheduled for debate.

Planning watch

Live applications open for comment

  • FULL/2025/1845 - White Lodge (amended plans)
    Address: White Lodge, Les Vardes, St. Peter Port.. Raise and alter roof ridge height and extend and alter at basement/garage level, lower ground floor, ground floor and 1st floor levels, demolish existing outbuilding and erect single storey Gardener's cottage/ancillary living unit to east boundary, widen existing vehicle access and erect gate to west boundary and alterations to driveway and parking area.. Representations by: 19 June 2026 WHITE LODGE - Design and Access Statement [1Mb]
  • FULL/2026/0460 - Round Top Stores
    Address: Round Top Stores, Victoria Pier, St. Peter Port.. Erect extendable awning/covered area with optional enclosure panels to the west (front) elevation of catering unit.. Representations by: 9 June 2026 Round Top Stores - Application Form [430kb]
  • FULL/2025/1699 - The Chrome Company (amended plans)
    Address: The Chrome Company, Rue des Brehauts, St. Pierre Du Bois.. Demolish existing retail building (Retail Use Class 10), erect dwelling with associated works. Temporary change of use of section of adjacent agricultural field for site storage (230sqm) and install hardstanding (revised scheme).. Representations by: 23 June 2026 The Chrome Company - Elevation Plans [9Mb]
  • FULL/2025/1992 - La Croute D'Aval
    Address: La Croute D'Aval, Les Grands Moulins, Castel.. Partially demolish section of pigsty and erect outbuilding/summerhouse to east boundary (site of a Protected Building).. Representations by: to be confirmed La Croute D'Aval - Application Form [3Mb]
  • FULL/2026/0275 - Arqiva Mast Pleinmont
    Address: Arqiva Mast Pleinmont, Field at La Rue Du Chemin Le Roi, Torteval.. Replace 3 existing antennas and install 2 additional antennas and associated works.. Representations by: 29 June 2026 Arqiva Mast Pleinmont - Application Form [899kb]

Source: States of Guernsey live planning applications

Today in Guernsey

Today in Guernsey

High 16°C / low 13°C now · Cloudy with mist and hill fog. Perhaps a little light drizzle.

  • Wind: West fresh F5, occasionally moderate F4.

Guernsey weather · Full forecast

Tides at St Peter Port: High 03:23 (7.9m) · Low 09:53 (2.4m) · High 15:56 (8.1m) · Low 22:24 (2.3m) — tide tables
gov.gg publishes tide times in GMT; add one hour during British Summer Time.

Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.

  • Guernsey weather forecast
  • St Peter Port tides
  • Roadworks map
  • Guernsey Airport flights
  • Guernsey Harbours arrivals and departures
  • Condor sailing updates
  • Buses.gg service updates
  • States of Guernsey news
  • La Gazette Officielle
  • Guernsey Parliament
  • Visit Guernsey events

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The shape of the day ahead

  • Weather: Cloudy with mist and hill fog. Perhaps a little light drizzle. (High 16°C / low 13°C now)
  • Tides at St Peter Port: first high water 03:23 (7.9m)
  • Roads: Summary traffic report

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Source trail

  • Bailiwick Express Guernsey: ok (6)
  • States of Guernsey media releases: ok (10)
  • La Gazette Officielle: ok (20)
  • Guernsey Parliament: ok (10)
  • States of Guernsey consultations: ok (2)
  • Guernsey live planning applications: ok (12)
  • Guernsey roadworks: ok (1)
  • Buses.gg service updates: ok (2)
  • Buses.gg news: ok (3)
  • Guernsey Airport: ok (4)
  • Guernsey Harbours: ok (12)
  • Condor sailing updates: ok (16)
  • BBC Channel Islands: ok ()
  • Guernsey Press: ok (20)
  • Guernsey Financial Services Commission: ok (10)
  • Guernsey weather: ok (1)
  • St Peter Port tides: ok (4)

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