OPINION: Data centre secrecy "has led to distrust of the States"

A sustainability report shows Beau Sejour is ageing and need extensive repair or rebuilding.

        September 5, 2026

OPINION: Data centre secrecy "has led to distrust of the States"

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-09-05

I recently listened to a very interesting podcast on The News Agents titled 'Are data centres going to crash the world economy?' which claimed that data...
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OPINION: Data centre secrecy "has led to distrust of the States"
• I recently listened to a very interesting podcast on The News Agents titled 'Are data centres going to crash the world economy?' which claimed that data centres and particularly opposition to them was becoming the major electoral issue in countries worldwide with many candidates standing for election purely on their opposition to local data centre
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16°C
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12:55
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Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday
New Head of Property Management appointed at Cherry Godfrey
• The financial service Cherry Godfrey has appointed a Head of Property Management.
• Bill Tatnall brings extensive leadership and customer service experience to the role, alongside previous experience within Guernsey’s building and construction sector.
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday
No silver bullet, but Health report shows "incredible" breadth of work
• Pictured (l-r): Lucy Cave, Alex Kostas, Simon Sebire, Ellie Gould and Alex Cotten.
• There's no "silver bullet" for Guernsey's health challenges, but a new report highlights the "incredible" breadth of work the island's Health Improvement Commission (HIC) does.
Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday
Alderney public are "rightfully angry" at "arrogant" States
• An under-fire Alderney politician has hit back at his colleagues, saying people are growing "rightfully angry" at their "arrogant" States members over the AI data centre row.
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday
"Catastrophic" engine failure stops Channel Island ferry
• Islands Unlimited won't sail again this season after engineers discovered the 'catastrophic' failure of an internal engine part.
Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday
Fog causes major disruption at Guernsey Airport
• All six Aurigny aircraft are stuck in the UK after flying was suspended because of low visibility.
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday
Police warn of risks when posting school photos
• Parents are being urged to think about any identifying information that may be in photos online.
BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday
Pool pollution believed to be from cesspit
• Officials say the pool will be emptied and cleaned while an investigation into the issue continues.
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Official notice: Guernsey's loss making leisure centre at a crossroads. A sustainability report shows Beau Sejour is ageing and need extensive repair or rebuilding. Open source ->Official notice: Guernsey welcomes French Members of Parliament. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Replica of first ship to circumnavigate the world to dock in St Peter Port for public visit. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Visitors to Guernsey spent almost £150 million between April 2025 and March 2026. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Findings of the Guernsey Child Measurement Programme 2026. Source: States of Guernsey media releases. Open the linked item for the full Guernsey context and latest details. Open source ->
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12:55
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6 Sep · Vazon Road, GuernseyTower to Tower Walk/Run 20266 Sep at 10:00 · Candie GardensThe art of Tai Chi and Eastern Arts5 Sep at 12:00Sarktoberfest9 SepWebinar: Parkinson's and dementia10 Sep · Les Côtils, GuernseyXero training with DNA LTD8 Sep–2 OctArt in the Park - 'Nature in Focus' by Mark Naftel11 Sep · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyDear Evan Hansen8 Sep at 15:00Meet the Pilots12 Sep2026 Parliamentary Procedures Workshop9 Sep7-night art retreat in Herm12 SepFall Virtual Neuroaffirming IEP Summit9 Sep at 18:30Guernsey Air Display16 SepQuality on Autopilot: Are we missing the warning signs?11 Sep at 18:00Huanui Music Society Concert17 Sep · Digital Greenhouse Guernsey, GuernseyThe Right Advice On: Managing Absence12 SepChannel Islands Pride12 Sep at 10:30War Walks: The First Liberation Day 1945 NEW12 Sep at 11:00Herm by Beach and Dune12 SepGranite Weekender12 Sep at 17:00Bootleg Blondie13 Sep at 10:30War Walks: Guernsey’s Finest Hour NEW13 Sep at 10:30Unveiling History inside the German Underground Hospital13 Sep at 14:307 Lamps, a few Bills and a Kidnap13 Sep at 16:00A Tour of the WW2 Mirus Gun Battery14 Sep at 10:00Fort George defender of our freedoms for over 250 years excepting 1940-45! 81st year of Liberation14 Sep at 14:00Nos Pépites - Patrimoine - les années 1800 NOUVEAUTÉ15 Sep at 14:00Lihou Island Adventure - a journey by foot to the smallest Island of the Bailiwick16 Sep at 10:30The Wonders of L’Eree17 Sep at 10:30Hidden Gems of Guernsey17 Sep at 10:00Traditional Spinning Demonstrations
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By 1950 around 7% of Guernsey's total land area was under glass, growing the famous 'Guernsey Tom' tomato that was a mainstay of the economy into the 1970s.
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Sunny periods. Wind 10 mph. Highs of 20°C.
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