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Guernsey Police launches new strategy for next three years
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- Guernsey Police have unveiled a new Strategic Plan for 2025-2028.
- The plan focuses on community engagement, victim support, public safety, justice, and maintaining high policing standards.
- Tactical priorities include enhancing neighbourhood policing, victim services, road safety, and addressing serious crime.
- The plan aims to build public trust and improve response capabilities while embracing technology in policing.
- Chief Officer Damian Kitchen emphasises collaboration between forces for optimal public safety.
WATCH: A guide to the Green Line and St Peter Port’s highlights
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- Guernsey Arts is launching a Green Line to guide visitors through St Peter Port.
- The project will highlight cultural features often overlooked.
- The initial route runs from the Liberation Monument to Town Church.
- Feedback will be collected through an online form until December.
- The initiative draws inspiration from Nantes' successful Green Line project.
Designation of five Governance Board Chairs announced but three spots remain to be filled
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- Five Designate Chairs confirmed to lead Education Governance Boards across the Bailiwick.
- New Chairs include individuals with extensive experience in education and leadership.
- Recruitment drive continues for three remaining Chair roles.
- Interested candidates can apply from 22 September to 1 October.
Guernsey’s international poetry competition launches with John Agard as judge
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- Entries for the 2026 Guernsey International Poetry Competition are open.
- Poet John Agard will judge the competition and host the winners' presentation on 1 May 2026.
- The competition invites poets globally, with winning works displayed in public locations across Guernsey.
- There are three classes in the competition: Open, Channel Islands, and Young Poet, with cash prizes awarded in each.
- A total of 2,350 entries were received in the previous year from 55 countries.
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Social investment fund opens small grants applications for sports, arts, and culture
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- The Social Investment Fund (SIF) is now accepting applications for its Small Grants Programme.
- This round prioritises projects related to sports, arts, and culture, while accepting applications from other sectors.
- Since 2021, SIF has awarded 118 grants totalling over £1.2 million.
- Charities and non-profit organisations can apply for up to £15,000.
- The application deadline is set for 12pm on Monday 13th October.
Trial of Ruette des Delisles ‘School Street’ initiative to commence this term
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- Ruette des Delisles will trial a 'School Street' scheme beginning 22nd September.
- The scheme aims to close the road to motorised traffic during peak school hours.
- This initiative follows similar trials implemented at nearby schools.
- Access to properties and car parks will remain unaffected.
- Traffic and Highway Services will monitor the trial’s effectiveness.
Local author hosts book signing for debut historical novel at Writer’s Block
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- RJ Verity will celebrate her debut novel, Poole of Light, with a book signing event.
- The signing is scheduled for 20 September, from 2–4 pm at Writer’s Block, Guernsey.
- Poole of Light is set between 1913 and the Second World War and is part of The Poole Legacy trilogy.
- The novel addresses themes of identity, memory, and resilience.
- It will be available in paperback and eBook via Amazon.
In the face of online myths, Sexual Health Week aims to promote accurate information on love, sex and relationships
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- Sexual Health Week will take place from 15 to 21 September 2025.
- The theme for this year is “Chronically Online – Love, Sex and Relationships.”
- The campaign addresses the influence of digital culture on perceptions of sexual health.
- Misinformation regarding sexual health can lead to serious adverse effects.
- Experts stress the necessity of reliable information in combating myths and empowering individuals.
MSG supports next generation of doctors with annual medical bursary
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- Aron Thomassen, a former Sixth Form student, has been awarded the MSG annual medical bursary.
- The bursary provides £2,000 annually for up to five years for aspiring medical students.
- Applicants are required to submit a 1,000-word essay and attend an interview with MSG doctors.
- Aron was inspired to pursue medicine after participating in the MSG’s Taste of Medicine course in 2024.
- He will begin his medical studies at King’s College London later this month.
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