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There has been plenty of work mapping out the challenges facing us as an island.

So how do we move to delivering solutions that ensure we can thrive in the future?

The Quarry has partnered with the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce People and Skills Working Group to deliver a series of podcasts to focus in on one key aspect, the current workforce shortage and the future skills gap.

We will explore why action is needed and what the solutions could be as part of a collective call for change to help ensure the future success of the island.

In the first podcast of the series, we sat down with CoC executive director Alice Gill and CoEfficient co-founder John Hibbs to explore how the conversation needs to include workplace culture and the importance of a healthy, happy and therefore more productive workforce. Companies that have are already reaping the benefits.

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Education responds to concerns raised by students and parents in opening week
IT and plumbing problems being fixed
Temporary screens for toilet blocks before more permanent solution
Mobile phone policy and requirement to stay on site remain
Parents and carers able to ask more and tour site on Thursday

28.9% increase in travel from April to August 2025 compared to 2024
UK-Guernsey passenger numbers up 20.6% in August
St Malo travel increased by 59.2% from 2024, April to August
Growth benefits both tourism and local economy in Guernsey
Enhanced scheduling and joint marketing attributed to success

The Policy & Resources Committee has released a timeline for upcoming tax reforms.
Two parallel workstreams have been established, one including a review of corporate tax options and the other making preparations for implementing the GST-plus package.
The Tax Review Sub-Committee, led by Deputy Charles Parkinson, has begun its work.
A debate on the inclusion of GST on food will occur in early 2026.
Offshore wind financial opportunity will not be considered as part of the work.

A full engineering survey of the terminal roof at Guernsey Airport is in progress.
The roof, which is 21 years old, has experienced damage due to high winds, most recently from Storm Ciaran in November 2023.
Scaffolding has been installed to protect the building and ensure safety.
T&G Structural Engineers are conducting the survey and inspections of the roof structure.
Completion of the assessment will inform repairs and associated costs.

Guernsey County Football Association is among the finalists for the Facility Development award at the County FA Recognition Awards 2025.
The awards ceremony will take place on 6 November at Wembley Stadium.
The nomination comes for the Victoria Park: Home of Guernsey Football project.
This year saw over 250 nominations submitted from 50 County FAs across England.
The Victoria Park facility officially opened in March and aims to enhance grassroots football.

Nick Griffin appointed as the new Accountable Manager of Channel Islands Air Search.
He succeeds John Fitzgerald, who retired after 31 years of volunteering.
Griffin has been involved with CIAS for five years and previously served as a search crew member.
He aims to enhance operational oversight while maintaining the team's positive culture.
CIAS is a voluntary service providing search and rescue cover in the Channel Islands since 1980.

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Normandy Market will return to Guernsey from 10th to 13th October.
The event will showcase French produce, crafts, and culture in Market Square, St Peter Port.
Residents can purchase French delicacies that are otherwise restricted for personal import.
Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller highlights the event's significance in promoting ties with Normandy.

Wheels for You is hosting a volunteer appreciation event on 28th September.
The event will take place at La Valette Bathing Pools.
It begins with an optional community swim at 9:30 a.m., followed by a social.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the charity and volunteer roles.
The charity focuses on providing cycling opportunities for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges.

Butterfield Half Marathon takes place on Sunday from 9am.
Among those taking part are a group for Elizabeth College students raising money for two children's charities in Kenya.
Entries for the race open until Friday.

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