"I've had a meeting that will change the future of the school"

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        September 19, 2026

"I've had a meeting that will change the future of the school"

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-09-19

The headteachers of two local schools said receiving an anonymous multi-million pound gift was one of the most extraordinary days in their schools'...
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Lead Story
"I've had a meeting that will change the future of the school"
• The headteachers of two local schools said receiving an anonymous multi-million pound gift was one of the most extraordinary days in their schools' histories.
• Ladies' College Principal Daniele Harford-Fox told Express the gift was "transformational".
• Elizabeth College Principal Jenny Palmer said she was "shocked" by the "unexpected" news.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Guernsey
Cloudy with the chance of patchy rain at first, sunny spells developing later.
Local
17°C
Overcast · High 20° · Low 17°
Wind
13mph
Fresh
Next High Tide
11:50
6.7m
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Local news · 9 stories
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Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday
States could hand grants to private firm to run Digital Greenhouse services
• The States could continue putting taxpayers’ money into the Digital Greenhouse even after handing its operation to a private organisation.
• Economic Development (ED) announced last month it was withdrawing funding from the innovation hub, prompting concern from businesses and entrepreneurs who warned the decision had been made without a clear replacement in place.
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday
Alex Scott named in England squad
• Bournemouth midfielder Guernsey's Alex Scott has been named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad since the World Cup.
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday
Closure ongoing at Guernsey's leisure centre
• A major effort continues to trace the source of Legionella bacteria and then stop it happening again.
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday
States boss apologises for Revenue Service backlog
• It follows the release of a report showing the service has 106,444 outstanding cases.
Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday
Guernsey Ports records sustained growth in passenger numbers through 2026
• Guernsey Ports has reported strong passenger growth during summer 2026, with air travel reaching its highest levels since 2019 and sea travel recording consecutive year-on-year increases.
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday
Boxing stalwart wins Make a Difference award
• Mandy Hobart from Guernsey's Amalgamated Boxing Club says the recognition is "amazing".
Channel Eye - Events · Events · today
Autumn Walk on Sark’s South Side
• So many visitors just go to the iconic sites and do not get to see the real Sark.
• So, whether you are in Sark for the day, or an extended time, make the most of your visit by joining Gold accredited tour Guide and horticulturalist, Malcolm Cleal, on an extended ramble through areas usually missed
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 3 days ago
Free map published to understand solar panel suitability
• A free online map has been launched showing how suitable Guernsey rooftops are for solar panel installation, with colour-coding indicating energy generation potential The initiative supports the island's Electricity Strategy agreed in 2023, which aims to increase locally generated renewable energy Guernsey had solar installations exceeding 4MW at the end of 2025 and is targeting 10MW by 2028 The project was initiated
The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 3 days ago
Guernsey harbour waiting list system under scrutiny as data reveals 84% rejection rate when offered St Sampsons instead of QEII this year
• FoI shows 84% of boat owners offered St Sampson's berths instead of preferred QEII Marina rejected them in 2026, up from 45% refusal rate in 2025 Four formal enforcement directions issued at Guernsey harbours in seven years between 2020 and 2026 Accepting a berth in non-preferred location results in complete removal from original waiting list, with applicants forced to restart at bottom or join transfer list Data gap
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Official notice: Permits proposed to allow tuna fishing in Bailiwick waters. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Bailiwick remains a 'challenging and unattractive place' for people smuggling networks. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Applications open for the Guernsey Ethics Committee. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Alderney Airport runway works now expected to commence in 2028. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Dissolution of NA13 Investments L.P.. NOTICE TO LA GAZETTE OFFICIELLE "The Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995, as amended (the "Law") NA13 Investments L.P. (registration number 3694) Notice is... Open source ->
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05:35
▼ Low
4.0m
11:50
▲ High
6.7m
18:15
▼ Low
4.2m
00:22
▲ High
6.3m
What's On · 51 items
What's on: next 14 days
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19 Sep · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyMarina Moore - Island Composition19 Sep · St. Stephen's Church, GuernseyAPOLLO 5: A Day In Paradise20 Sep · The Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, St Peter PortThe Farm Shop Conversations - Farming Guernsey 202619 Sep–4 OctGuernsey Choral Festival20 Sep · Mojito Cocktail Bar (opposite Town Bus Terminus), GuernseyLearn to Dance Salsa with Heidi in Guernsey19 Sep at 10:00The Nao Victoria in St Peter Port21 SepWhen Trying Harder Isn’t Working: Get Unstuck - Free LIVE Virtual Session19 Sep at 11:15Sark, on the South Side23 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 202623 Sep · Les Cotils, GuernseyGIFA Academy Event: Risk Management - Professional Indemnity Insurance19 Sep at 10:00Le Courriqua: View the Collection25 Sep · St. Joseph & St. Mary Catholic Church, GuernseyStile Antico: Master Byrd27 SepMarketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]20 Sep at 10:30Defiance, Danger & Liberation28 SepCram 4 The Exam29 Sep · The Georgian House, Saint AnneValue it Right. Tax it Smart.21 Sep at 10:30A Jolly Stroll with Captain Bryan of the Guernsey Privateer Papillon2 Oct · Albert Pier, GuernseyThe Dolly Trolly!21 Sep at 14:00A Proper Victorian Stroll NEW22 Sep at 14:00A Walk On The Art Side Of Town22 Sep at 10:00Rebellion, Reclamation and Recreation NEW23 Sep at 17:30Fitness & Health Expo23 SepSix Fest Herm23 Sep at 10:30Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Heritage of St Saviour’s Church NEW23 Sep at 14:00From Sugar to Candie NEW25 Sep at 17:30A Pre-Supper Stroll Through St Peter Port with Victor Hugo25 SepLa Fêtê des Bêtes26 SepHistory Fest: Back in My Day26 Sep at 12:45Guernsey Seaweed Foraging Tour26 Sep at 12:45Seaweed Foraging Tours26 Sep at 17:00Autism Guernsey Night Ride26 Sep at 14:30Just William26 Sep at 10:00Harvest Festival Event27 Sep at 10:15Journey into history – A Guided Tour of Batterie Mirus27 Sep at 14:00Beaucette to Bunker Hill and Back29 Sep at 18:00Japanese Calligraphy Evening Workshop | September30 SepSurf and Turf at 191 OctThe OGH Big Eat Experience with China Red and Balthazar1 OctThe Guernsey Grande Fromage Tour1 OctThe Puffin & Oyster Festval Menu1 OctDix Neuf Festival Menu1 OctTennerfest 20261 OctAutumn Escape1 OctStaycation at Le Friquet1 OctCocktail Masterclasses at The Rock Garden1 OctWine Tasting Experience1 OctSix-Course Tasting Menu at La Barbarie1 OctThe Deerhound Festival Menu1 OctBahama Mama Big Eat Cocktail Special1 OctBig Eat 3-Night October Fiesta2 OctOktoberfest at 19 Bar & Grill
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The Channel Islands, including Guernsey, were the only part of the British Isles occupied by Nazi Germany during WWII, from 30 June 1940 until 9 May 1945.
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Today · Outlook
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Cloudy with the chance of patchy rain at first, sunny spells developing later. Wind 13 mph. Highs of 20°C.
Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day. 
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