Category: Editor’s Choice
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society maintains a healthy turnover despite difficult trading conditions
At it’s AGM on Wednesday night, The Channel Islands Co-operative Society reported a solid trading year in 2012, despite the difficult economic conditions. While the headline turnover figure fell from £162.8m in 2011 to £159.6m last year, the overall like for like drop was just £140,000, or 0.1%, as 2011 had been a 53 week [...]
Companies unprepared for cyber attacks
CHANNEL Islands’ companies are at risk of incurring significant expense dealing with the aftermath of a cyber attack. As a UK government commissioned survey reveals the number of cyber attacks hitting businesses has soared in the past year and it is discovered that international cyber terrorists are specifically targeting Jersey, Rossborough is warning companies that [...]
Guernsey Company Awarded Accoya Joinery Certification
Accoya’s Joinery Certificate has been awarded to Guernsey-based Pauls Joinery Ltd following the successful completion of a training programme provided by the manufacturers of Accoya wood, Accsys Technologies. The training scheme, designed to provide joinery manufacturers with a working knowledge of the benefits and potential uses of Accoya, enables accredited joiners to use Accoya with [...]
Win A Dream Home With Cooper Brouard
Guernsey residents have the chance to become the instant owner of a luxury local market home. Win A Dream Home With Cooper Brouard, in association with the developers Comprop, is offering Islanders the chance to walk away with a brand new, extremely stylish 2-bedroom £400,000 apartment. The lottery is in aid of three local charities [...]
RBC Wealth Management to sponsor planned statue of Sir Isaac Brock
RBC Wealth Management, part of the Royal Bank of Canada, has announced that it is to be the sole corporate sponsor of a planned statue in St. Peter Port of Guernsey-born Canadian hero Major General Sir Isaac Brock. The bronze statue, which is subject to a forthcoming planning application, has been commissioned by the Brock [...]
Legis Group wins HFMWeek Award
LEGIS Group was named ‘Best administrator under £30bn client service’ at the HFMWeek European Service Provider Awards 2013 last week (25 April). The awards, which were announced at a ceremony held at The Hurlingham Club in London, recognised companies that have outperformed their peer group and demonstrated outstanding performance over the course of 2012. Hosted [...]
Collas Crill IP Protects Image of Tennis Star Heather Watson
Collas Crill IP have worked together with Legis Group to register the image rights for world class tennis player Heather Watson. Heather joins a growing list of high profile personalities across the globe in the world of sport, media and entertainment who have used the registry to protect their personal brand and identity. Collas Crill IP [...]
New Channel Islands Branch for BIFM
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is set to support the facilities management (FM) profession in the Channel Islands through the launch of a dedicated Branch serving the area. After identifying a potential need for BIFM support in the Channel Islands, the Institute undertook research to ascertain levels of demand, which showed high interest [...]
Specialist customer service training courses launched
The Livingroom Customer Service Awards (Guernsey) and The Normans Customer Service Awards (Jersey) are launching a range of tailored training courses offering companies and staff the opportunity to receive expert guidance on how to deliver the highest quality customer service. The courses are run by the Channel Islands’ only Institute of Customer Service-accredited training practitioner, The [...]
New Delancey Park Adult Fresh Air Fitness Facility
Thanks to 100 per cent funding from Kings Health Club and Long Port the next phase of the Admiral de Saumerez Trust’s regeneration of Delancey Park was recently completed with the installation of a new adult fitness facility. With sponsorship and technical input from Kings and Long Port, the new 16-station outdoor gym will be [...]
