OPINION: Alderney cannot prosper on suspicion and accusation

• I have considered writing this article for the best part of a year, and reading Alex Snowdon’s opinion piece on Friday (4 September) was the straw that finally broke the camel’s back.

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The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Alderney Airport runway reconstruction delayed until 2028 • Reconstruction of Alderney Airport's main runway delayed to 2028 at the earliest following design review Revised plans avoid widening the 18-metre runway, reducing construction material volume by approximately 25 per cent Director of Civil Aviation confirms current regulatory alleviation can continue with suitable safety case Competitive tender process expected to commence in early 2027 after five-month design develo

The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Thousands of species discovered in Guernsey's freshwater habitats • First island-wide environmental DNA survey detects 2,630 unique organisms across 36 groups in Guernsey's freshwater habitats 2,249 organisms had no previous record in the Guernsey Biological Records Database European eel DNA detected in 12 waterbodies, mainly in streams Invasive brown rat DNA found in 21 waterbodies; American signal crayfish DNA detected at one location Second sampling round scheduled for September t

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Art Fix with Guernsey Arts • ART FIX GUERNSEY GSY Dive into the world of art with our weekly art fix! • Channel Islands Pride Channel Islands Pride 2026 is here, celebrating 10 years of the event in Guernsey! • Over the course of the weekend, there is an exciting and varied lineup of events taking place across the island!

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Calling all charities! Christmas Fayre wants at least 50 to take part • Pictured: A range of Christmas gifts and cards will be available at the annual Fayre Guernsey Round Table's "enormously successful" Christmas Fayre will return to the island this November. • All local charities are being offered a free stall to publicise themselves and fundraise.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Home Affairs didn't know population chief was working from UK • The politicians in charge of immigration didn't know the civil servant they'd recruited to manage the island's population had emigrated from Guernsey. • Deputy Marc Leadbeater, President of Home Affairs, said the committee "was not aware that the administrator was not on island until relatively recently".

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday 18 months before work can begin on resurfacing Alderney's runway • The delay is because a new design is needed now that the runway does not need to be widened.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Channel Islands feature in family office diversification research • Family offices are reassessing where they manage wealth. • New research from TMF Group suggests political and economic uncertainty is leading wealthy families to consider a broader range of factors when choosing jurisdictions, with Jersey and Guernsey among the locations examined in the report.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Airline boss felt 'total numbness' after 9/11 • Aurigny's chief commercial officer says airlines needed to rethink safety procedures.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Clarity sought over UK-based States director • The head of population management has left his role following criticism of him living in the UK.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Alderney triumphs at annual floral Guernsey Foundation Community Awards • Alderney has once again demonstrated the strength of its community, taking home three awards at the annual Floral Guernsey Foundation Community Awards. • Representatives of the Alderney Horticultural Society (AHS) attended the awards evening at Les Cotils in St Peter Port on Thursday 3 September 2026.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 3 days ago Guernsey's Ladies' Pool reopens after pollution incident • Water quality tests 'excellent' at La Vallette Ladies' Pool.

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What's on: next 14 days

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14 Sep · Guernsey Indoor Bowls Centre, GuernseyGuernsey Indoor Bowling Association - Adult Beginner Tuition Course

14 Sep · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, St Peter PortLL01: Onshoring Trusts for Ethical Reasons

15 SepHBR Book Webinar: Elevating Teamwork with Generative AI

16 SepQuality on Autopilot: Are we missing the warning signs?

12 Sep at 11:00Herm by Beach and Dune

18 Sep · St Martins Community Centre, GuernseyCharity Quiz Night 2026 with Ploughman's Supper

20 Sep · The Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, St Peter PortThe Farm Shop Conversations - Farming Guernsey 2026

12 SepGranite Weekender

21 SepOut of Area, Out of Mind? Beyond Boundaries

12 Sep at 17:00Bootleg Blondie

23 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 2026

12 Sep at 19:30Hey Jude! Get Back with The Beatles

13 Sep at 10:30Unveiling History inside the German Underground Hospital

13 Sep at 14:307 Lamps, a few Bills and a Kidnap

13 Sep at 16:00A Tour of the WW2 Mirus Gun Battery

14 Sep at 10:00Fort George defender of our freedoms for over 250 years excepting 1940-45! 81st year of Liberation

15 Sep at 10:30From Neolithic to Liberation - 7,000 Years in 2 Hours

15 Sep at 14:00Lihou Island Adventure - a journey by foot to the smallest Island of the Bailiwick

17 Sep at 10:30Hidden Gems of Guernsey

17 Sep at 10:00Traditional Spinning Demonstrations

18 Sep at 10:00Explore the Town's Outback! NEW

19 Sep at 11:15Sark, on the South Side

20 Sep at 10:30Defiance, Danger & Liberation

21 Sep at 14:00A Proper Victorian Stroll NEW

23 Sep at 17:30Fitness & Health Expo

23 SepSix Fest Herm

23 Sep at 10:30Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Heritage of St Saviour’s Church NEW

23 Sep at 14:00From Sugar to Candie NEW

24 Sep at 10:30A Delightful Stroll in the Morning Sun Through St Peter Port with Victor Hugo

25 SepLa Fêtê des Bêtes

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A small local fact

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Did you know? · Guernsey

The ormer, an abalone prized as a Guernsey delicacy, may only be gathered on a few new- and full-moon days from January to April, with the harvest tightly controlled to protect stocks.

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