Isle News : Guernsey

Clearly defining 4G is vital for market and consumer

Jamesq — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:32:06 +0000

Commenting on the recent issues surrounding 4G, and in particular defining what the communications standard actually is, Ian Campbell, vice-president of Airtel-Vodafone, said: ‘Our view is that describing current packages as being 4G when the licences have not been released ...

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New charity creative competition for all Guernsey artists

Jamesq — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:02:04 +0000

Livingroom Estate Agents has launched a new creative competition designed to inspire as many Guernsey artists as possible to raise money for YPG (Young People Guernsey). Living Art 2012 is about celebrating the creative talent on the island and is ...

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Experts to focus on private equity at CI Funds Forum 2012

Jamesq — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:02:38 +0000

Private equity will be under the spotlight at this year’s Channel Islands Funds Forum in association with KPMG in the Channel Islands. The third annual forum hosted by businesslife.co will be held in Guernsey for the first time and will ...

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Housing Association and Bank sign funding agreement

Jamesq — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:03:45 +0000

Funding of up to £30 million has been secured by the Guernsey Housing Association (GHA) for the fourth phase of its project to provide affordable social housing for the local market. The funds have been earmarked for three schemes, the ...

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A first in the Channel Islands for IT

Jamesq — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:02:25 +0000

Itex is the first Channel Island IT Company to achieve the International Standards Accreditation ISAE3402. The ISAE (International Standard for Assurance Engagements) is a globally recognised Standard giving formal assurance to a company’s control and operational processes. Commonly found within ...

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Guernsey funds grow nearly £9 billion in Q1

Jamesq — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:03:23 +0000

The total value of funds business in Guernsey grew by £8.7 billion (3.3%) during the first quarter of the year. New figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) show that the first quarter growth follows a drop of just ...

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CICRA defers 4G spectrum consultation in the islands

Jamesq — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:02:31 +0000

The Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA) and the Office of Utility Regulation (OUR) in Guernsey have decided to defer the consultation into the future allocation of radio spectrum to telecommunication operators in the Channel Islands in April 2012. The consultation ...

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Luna/Fusion staff seeking charity partnership

Jamesq — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:33:09 +0000

Luna Bar and Fusion Nightclub staff have launched a mission to find a charity partner for 2012/13. To coincide with Volunteers Week from, 1 to 7 June, proprietor Adam Burroughs and his team of 37 have been long considering how ...

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CICRA warns consumers on JT’s advertising of ‘4G’ services

Jamesq — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:02:25 +0000

The Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities (CICRA) is advising consumers to be careful when considering JT’s advertising campaign for ‘4G’ mobile telecommunications currently running in various media in Jersey and Guernsey. CICRA is concerned that the advertising may be ...

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The award-winning Red Carnation Hotel collection reopens the Duke of Richmond Hotel, Guernsey, after a stylish and contemporary makeover

Jamesq — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:38:42 +0000

The Duke of Richmond Hotel in St Peter Port reopens its doors this week, after an extensive refurbishment programme, with dramatic redesigns to the public areas, bar and restaurant, conference facilities and a significant number of bedrooms. The most recent ...

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