> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thequarry.media/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Weekly Briefing from The Quarry - URL: https://www.thequarry.media/the-weekly-briefing-from-the-quarry-39/ - Published: 2026-03-25T16:50:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-25T16:50:10.000Z - Description: All the latest from The Quarry newsroom. - Author: Nick Mann - Tags: The Briefing --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/2026/03/BallotBot-1.png) Click to head to our new by-election platform and remember to head back to try our BallotBot as the campaign fully gets under way. ### Dig Deeper: Guernsey outstrips China as the leading foreign funding source of Yale. The data is contained in a US Department of Education programme tracking universities’ foreign gift and contracts amid concerns about overseas influence. Since 2014, Yale has received $446m. that emanates from the island, which compares to $411m. from China. We explore who could be behind this and why in this members' exclusive ... [Guernsey is the top source of foreign funding for Yale, some are concerned about who is behind it and why, the answer could be simple![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-383.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyNick Mann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Yale-1.png)](https://www.thequarry.media/guernsey-is-the-top-source-of-foreign-funding-for-yale-some-are-concerned-about-who-is-behind-it-and-why-the-answer-could-be-simple/) --- ### In other news... [Guernsey launches new five-year substance use strategy targeting alcohol harm and youth vaping![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-384.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyNick Mann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/wine.png)](https://www.thequarry.media/guernsey-launches-new-five-year-substance-use-strategy-targeting-alcohol-harm-and-youth-vaping/) - Guernsey publishes new five-year substance use strategy running from 2027-2032, building on previous integrated approach - Alcohol remains biggest harm with 23.7% of islanders exceeding recommended weekly limits and around 10 deaths annually attributed to alcohol - Smoking rates successfully reduced to 9.1%, below 10% target, but youth vaping has increased dramatically from 2% to 10% regular use - Strategy proposes minimum unit pricing for alcohol, tobacco duty increases, and restrictions on vaping in public places - Total funding of £871,020 allocated for 2025, with 82% going directly to community substance use services [Aviation authority warns islanders against illegal ‘grey charter’ flights![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-385.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/insightphotography-cockpit-4598188.jpg)](https://www.thequarry.media/aviation-authority-warns-islanders-against-illegal-grey-charter-flights/) - The Office of the Director of Civil Aviation warns against unlicensed 'grey charter' flights that lack proper safety certifications - These flights carry extreme risks as operators may not undergo rigorous safety checks and often lack insurance coverage - Passengers and pilots using illegal grey charter services could face prosecution under local aviation laws - Cost-sharing flights are permitted under specific conditions but become illegal if pilots make a profit - Aviation authorities work with UK CAA and US FAA to identify and investigate suspected illegal charter operations [Marine biosecurity guide launched to combat invasive species threat![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-386.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyNick Mann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/marina.jpeg)](https://www.thequarry.media/marine-biosecurity-guide-launched-to-combat-invasive-species-threat/) - New Marine Biosecurity Guide launched by ACLMS and Guernsey Ports to help prevent spread of invasive species in marine environment - Guide promotes 'Check, Clean, Dry' approach for all marine users from swimmers to commercial fishermen - Invasive species pose significant threat to biodiversity and could damage boats, harbours and limit fishing production - Japanese wireweed already present in Guernsey waters, with hundreds more potentially invasive species on the horizon - Key information available at [gov.gg/marinebiosecurity](https://gov.gg/marinebiosecurity?ref=thequarry.media) with posters and leaflets to be distributed to businesses and recreational users [Planning rules relaxed to make air source heat pumps easier to install![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-387.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/heat_pump.png)](https://www.thequarry.media/planning-rules-relaxed-to-make-air-source-heat-pumps-easier-to-install/) - DPA has relaxed planning rules for air source heat pump installations following industry feedback - Size limits increased for planning exemption - Units must be single installations, at ground level, and more than 1 metre from property boundaries - Changes expected to reduce costs for installers and make renewable heating more accessible - Move supports Guernsey's net zero pathway and economic objectives ****We rely on paid subscriptions to stay independent and advertising free. 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