"Warts and all" transparency key to rebuilding public trust, says civil service chief
The Guernsey morning briefing · Tuesday, 16 June 2026
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Local headlines, official notices, practical travel links and events for Guernsey readers this morning.
Lead story
"Warts and all" transparency key to rebuilding public trust, says civil service chief
The head of Guernsey's civil service said more openness and scrutiny would be key to rebuilding public trust, as he promised a "warts and all" assessment of government projects. Boley Smillie, Chief Executive & Head of the Public Service, said the States would publish a detailed update on its major programmes, giving a clearer picture […]
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Story 1 · 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...
Story 2 · 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.
Story 3 · States of Guernsey media releases
Guernsey's first female doctor to be honoured with Blue Plaque
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Story 4 · States of Guernsey media releases
Improved compost from Guernsey green waste now available free
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Story 5 · States of Guernsey media releases
Guernsey Museums mark King Charles III's birthday with gun salute and free entry
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Story 6 · States of Guernsey media releases
Still time for islanders to complete survey on current and future use of Guernsey's territorial waters
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Official notices and useful records
What to check from official sources
- 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. - Major Projects Portfolio
Guernsey Parliament · The States are asked to decide: Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled ‘Major Projects Portfolio’ dated 24 March 2026, they are of the opinion: To approve and... - Cannabis: establishment of cross-Committee working group to examine regulatory options
Guernsey Parliament · The States are asked to decide:- Whether, after consideration of the Requête entitled ‘Cannabis: establishment of a cross Committee working group to examine regulatory options’ da... - Government Work Plan 2026-2029
Guernsey Parliament · The States are asked to decide: Whether, after consideration of the policy letter entitled ‘Government Work Plan 2026-2029’ dated 16thDecember2025, they are of the opinion: 1) To a...
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/2026/0265 - 32 Commercial Road (amended plans)
Address: 32 Commercial Road, The Bridge, St. Sampson.. Demolish existing building containing commercial, light industrial (Use Class 24), residential (Use Class 2) and retail (Use Class 9). Erect 4 storey building containing 11 flats (Use Class 2) and cafe/restuarant (Use Class 11) and associated works.. Representations by: 26 June 2026 32 Commercial Road - List of Revisions [325kb] - 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/2025/1862 - ergen (amended plans)
Address: Bergen, La Giffardiere, Albecq, Castel.. Demolish existing garage and clinic and erect dwelling to west of site, change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden (403 sqm), alter vehicle access and associated works.. Representations by: 29 June 2026 Bergen - Cover Letter [178kb]
Business watch
Regulatory updates
- Decisions of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
We note the decisions of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in this long running matter concerning former Providence directors, copies of which can be found here and here . The matter now reverts to the Royal Court for its consideration of the guidance issued to it by the Court of Appeal in its judgement of 3 October 2025. - Sanctions Notice - Russia
Please be advised that the following specification has been revoked from the UK Russia financial sanctions regime. This entity is no longer subject to UK sanctions. Limited Liability Company responsibility of “RBRU Specialized Depository” (Unique ID: RUS2682) The UK sanctions list has been updated and can be found here . The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of U - Investment Statistics Summary - First Quarter 2026
Guernsey Funds The total net asset value of Guernsey funds at the end of the quarter was £272.6 billion, a decrease over the quarter of £0.2 billion (-0.1%). Over the past year, total net asset values have decreased by £6.0 billion (-2.2%). Closed-ended Funds Within these totals, Guernsey closed-ended funds increased over the quarter by £4.5 billion (+2.0%) to just under £229.0 billion. This represents a decrease of - Commission publishes 2025 Annual Report
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has today published its 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements , highlighting a year of regulatory delivery, policy reform and investment in technology to support innovation and growth in the Bailiwick’s financial services sector. The report shows how the Commission worked through 2025 to maintain a credible and internationally respected regulatory framework, while help - Sanctions Notice - Global Human Rights
Please be advised that the following have been added to the list of individuals and entities who are currently designated under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (the UK regulations): Name: Unique ID: Itamar Yehuda LEVY GHR0191 EYAL HARI YEHUDA COMPANY LTD GHR0192 AHAVAT GILAD GHR0193 ARI YSHAG GHR0194 ARTZENU GHR0195 SHIVAT ZION LERIGVEY ADMATA GHR0196 THE FARMS ASSOCIATION GHR0197 The persons/entit
What's on in Guernsey
The events diary
Champagne Lanson Afternoon Tea Tasting Menu at The Old Government House Hotel
Jun 27 14:00 - 17:00 - Enjoy this exclusive and elegant experience with Lanson Brand Ambassador Ahley Wilce.
Channel Islands Motor Racing
1 Jan - 31 Dec - Guernsey's Kart and Motor Club host events across the entire year. Make sure to show your support throughout 2026!
Rocquette Cider Tour and Tasting
4 Apr - 30 Sep - This family farm is nestled in the shelter of a sun-soaked valley in the heart of Guernsey, surrounded by 5,500 trees that make up the Rocquette...
Across the Sea to Sark: La Societe Sercquaise summer exhibition
Daily 11:00 - 13:00 6 Apr - 30 Sep - Open 11am-1pm, Monday to Friday from 6 April.
Guernsey Museum at Candie presents: Lost in Nature
15 Apr - 5 Jul - Pause, slow down, and reconnect with the natural world through art, sound and film.
Art at the Park - 'Form'
9 Jun - 3 Jul - The National Trust of Guernsey's Art at the Park Gallery is delighted to be hosting Caitlin Grupping's first solo art exhibition entitled 'Form'.
Wellbeing beach clean with Guernsey Mind and Clean Earth Trust
Jun 18 13:00 - 14:00 - Enjoy fresh air and connection while helping to protect Guernsey’s beautiful coastline.
Seafront Sundays
Jun 21 10:00 - 16:00 - St Peter Port's picturesque seafront becomes a busy market filled with local arts and crafts, produce, drinks & food.
Listings via Visit Guernsey events — check dates and venues with the organiser before travelling.
Today in Guernsey
Today in Guernsey
High 21°C / low 13°C now · Rather cloudy, with mist or hill fog patches at first, sunny periods developing.
- Wind: Westerly light F2 to 3, backing southwest later.
Guernsey weather · Full forecast
Tides at St Peter Port: Low 01:10 (1.2m) · High 07:12 (9.1m) · Low 13:32 (1.4m) · High 19:30 (9.4m) — 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.
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The Guernsey corner
A little Guernésiais, and one island fact
Bouônjour — Good day; hello.
Castle Cornet has guarded the approaches to St Peter Port harbour for centuries.
Three Guernsey Amazon finds
Island-flavoured picks
- The German Occupation of Guernsey, in print
The island's defining five years, through memoirs and histories worth shelf space. - A proper map of Guernsey
Lanes, cliffs and bays are easier on paper when the signal drops. - Guernesiais and Norman-French reading
Dictionaries and primers for the island's own language.
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The shape of the day ahead
- Weather: Rather cloudy, with mist or hill fog patches at first, sunny periods developing. (High 21°C / low 13°C now)
- Tides at St Peter Port: first low water 01:10 (1.2m)
- Roads: Summary traffic report
- Diary: Champagne Lanson Afternoon Tea Tasting Menu at The Old Government…
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Source trail
- Bailiwick Express Guernsey: ok (3)
- States of Guernsey media releases: ok (10)
- La Gazette Officielle: ok (20)
- Guernsey Parliament: ok (10)
- States of Guernsey consultations: ok (1)
- 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)
- Visit Guernsey events: ok (19)
- BBC Channel Islands: ok ()
- Guernsey Press: ok (30)
- Guernsey Financial Services Commission: ok (10)
- Guernsey Police media and news: ok (14)
- ITV Channel: error
- States of Alderney: ok (27)
- Sark government: ok ()
- Guernsey weather: ok (1)
- St Peter Port tides: ok (4)