Archive for June, 2009

ISLANDERS SIGN UP TO SAVE OUR SHOPS

Isle News, 25 June 2009 – Over 1200 islanders have signed a petition against a possible ban on the display of tobacco in Bailiwick shops.
The petition was presented to Deputy Hunter Adam, as he arrived for today’s States’ meeting, by Phillip Morgan, Proprietor of The Paper Box and the Candy Shop, in St Peter Port. [...]

Butterfield produces pounds for Pink Ladies

Isle News, 23 June 2009 – The generosity of Butterfield staff raised more than £1800 for the Pink Ladies Sunset Coastal walk last week.
16 female staff members undertook the trek from Grandes Rocques to town but almost every person in the organisation contributed in some way.
Staff rallied round the Butterfield Pink Ladies, organising a mufti [...]

Butterfield produces pounds for Pink Ladies

Isle News, 23 June 2009 – The generosity of Butterfield staff raised more than £1800 for the Pink Ladies Sunset Coastal walk last week.
16 female staff members undertook the trek from Grandes Rocques to town but almost every person in the organisation contributed in some way.
Staff rallied round the Butterfield Pink Ladies, organising a mufti [...]

The Temp Desk raises funds for Bridge 2 Sri Lanka project

Isle News, 19 June 2009 – Through running an awareness campaign about Bridge 2 Sri Lanka for its temps, The Temp Desk has raised £1,500 for the charity.
During National Temporary Workers Week (1-5 June) Poppy Byrom, who works at The Temp Desk, contacted all the temps and gave personal insight about the charity’s work in [...]

RUNNERS RAISE OVER £3,300 FOR SAVE THE CHILDREN

Isle News, 17 June 2009 – Some of the world’s most vulnerable children will receive life saving supplies, thanks to the efforts of local runners.
Coordinators of the ninth annual Save the Children Quarter Marathon said that they are delighted with the results of the event, which took place on Guernsey’s west coast at the end [...]

New Development Forum for Women

Isle News, 17 June 2009 – A new initiative aims to help more women in Guernsey break through the glass ceiling to reach senior management roles.
The Women’s Development Forum is designed to support those currently in middle management or who run their own businesses as well as women who are already in senior roles.
“The idea [...]

Ernst & Young select talented trio after local art search

Isle News, 16 June 2009 –Three local artists have been chosen to create some unique works for Ernst & Young’s new office.
Richard Le Goupillot and George Prow will each produce a painting of a well known Guernsey setting in their particular artistic styles and Glen Irven will create a photographic piece along a Guernsey granite [...]

CISX employee gains Islamic Finance Qualification

Isle News, 12 June 2009 –Michelle Ferguson, Listings Compliance Manager at the Channel Island Stock Exchange (“CISX”) has passed the Islamic Finance Qualification, the first employee at the CISX to do so.
Mrs. Ferguson has worked at the CISX since 2006 and is a qualified English solicitor. Her decision to study for the Islamic Finance Qualification, [...]

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TWO EXPERTS STEP UP TO SPEAK IN JUNE

Isle News, 11 June 2009 – TWO experts will take to the stage for the next talks in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) evening and lunchtime lecture series.
Cindy Chambaud, associate at Baker & McKenzie in Geneva, and Chairman of the STEP Guernsey branch Alison MacKrill at Turcan Connell will each impart their [...]