Archive for April, 2009

New Listing on CISX follows restructure and move away from AIM

Isle News, 29 April 2009 – The Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) has admitted El Oro Ltd onto its Official List following the El Oro Group’s restructure.
El Oro & Exploration Company Plc, which invests in mining, energy, pub estates and utilities amongst its activities, de-listed from the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM) following the completion [...]

TRY RUGBY GOES ONLINE

Isle News, 27 April 2009 – THE ‘Try Rugby’ drive to promote rugby on the island has gone on-line with a new website, facebook fan group and twitter account.
Web activity is being managed by rugby development officer Geraint Cooper, whose position is sponsored by Collins Stewart Wealth Management and the Sports Commission.
He is keen to [...]

Generational connection marks office opening

Isle News, 23 April 2009 – Carey House was officially opened at a ceremony which took place on 22 April when the portrait of the firm’s founder, Sir Victor Carey, was unveiled by his grandson Sir De Vic Carey, who is himself a prominent figure in the firm’s history.
Managing partner John Greenfield said: “Happily, the [...]

ERNST & YOUNG ON THE SEARCH FOR LOCAL ARTISTS

Isle News, 22 April 2009 – The search is on by Ernst & Young for three talented, local artists who will each be commissioned to create a piece of work focused on “Guernsey’s Beauty” for display in their new office.
Ernst & Young moves into a brand new office in Royal Chambers later this year and [...]

DEFEND AGAINST MALIGNANT MALWARE

Isle News, 20 April 2009 – Following reports that the number of computers infected by Malware has jumped by 197% in March, Matthew Parker, manager in the advisory team at Ernst & Young Channel Islands, has some suggestions on how businesses can tackle the problem.
Over the last few weeks we have heard alarming stories about [...]

STEP LECTURES CONTINUE IN GUERNSEY

Isle News, 18 April 2009 – THE Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) lecture series, sponsored by Collins Stewart, will continue next week with evening and lunch time events at the OGH Hotel.
On Friday 30 April at 5.30pm the evening lecture will be given by tax partner Alan Craddock and tax principal Jason Ward, [...]

NEW BOOK ON WARTIME GUERNSEY – A CHILD’S WAR BY MOLLY BIHET

Isle News, 16 April 2009 – A Child’s War, by Molly Bihet, re?tells the story of Germany’s Occupation of Guernsey through the eyes of a young girl.
Molly’s touching account of life in Guernsey during the German Occupation brings the events of the Second World War to life through the eyes of a young child.
The Channel [...]

GTA builds stronger university links

Isle News, 8 April 2009 – THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON has awarded a member of the island’s GTA University Centre an honorary position within its School of Management, further strengthening the partnership between the two institutions.
Chris Edwards, Programmes Manager responsible for postgraduate studies at the GTA has joined the Visiting Fellowship of the School of [...]

Popular start for DDC secondary school scheme

Isle News, 7 April 2009 – AN initiative to revolutionise education for children with specific literacy difficulties has proven popular with local teachers.
Organised by the Dyslexia Day Centre (DDC) and the Education Department and funded by Investec and the Lloyds TSB foundation, the scheme will teach secondary school teachers how to further recognise and support [...]

Promotion and recruitment at Hansard Management Services Limited

Isle News, 6 April 2009 – Hansard Management Services Limited has announced two new appointments, with a focus on business development and client acquisition. Alan Northmore has been promoted to director, in client services, whilst Karen Blanchard-Foster joins the company as head of business development and marketing.
Both Mr Northmore and Ms Blanchard-Foster will focus on [...]