The Weekly Briefing from The Quarry

From the editor's desk

One of the first events I went to after we launched The Quarry was the Innovation Summit staged by The Digital Greenhouse.

All cards on the table, we're based in the DG, we've been lucky enough to attend some of their start-up programmes as The Quarry was developed, frankly I like their mission of driving entrepreneurship in the island because it's so vital for the health of our economy.

It was at that summit that the idea to dig into the exciting opportunities presented by growing the digital sector really percolated. Our economy has been stagnant, living standards aren't improving, but we can combat that and in a way that maximises our strength, skilled islanders. We need to change, we're capable of that, and what it could mean to the health of this island is immense. If you're a member you would have already read the piece, if not, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or member to do so!

Elsewhere, speaking to people out and about this week ( it's what journalists used to do to stay in touch with what's happening in the island rather than looking at emails...), there's a real sense of a fresh start with this new States. You can see who has what seat while attempting to remember their names using our flipcards, I thought it would be more engaging than a list, I slightly regretted that decision after many hours of trying to make it work properly.

And finally, for the Dig This Podcast, I've been talking athletics ahead of the Orkney Island Games. It's well worth a listen, there's plenty of energy and some solid lessons to be taken even if you aren't an athlete.

As always, if you like what we’re doing and setting out to achieve with The Quarry, please spread the word among your friends, family and colleagues. We want to make this a real community effort and can only do that with your help!

Nick

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A huge digital opportunity that could add £150m. to the economy and retain growth - can Guernsey grab it?

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Who will do what in the new States?

After days of presidential and committee elections, members now know what roles they will take up in the new Assembly.

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• Committee elections see few contests
• P&R President Lindsay de Sausmarez given her choices of Gavin St Pier, Steve Falla, Charles Parkinson and Jonathan Le Tocq to form the senior committee
• Newcomers elected to presidential posts at Education, Health and Housing
• Two members left with no seats, some senior figures from last administration largely sidelined

Planning permission granted for 65 flats and four houses at former CI Tyres site

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• Guernsey Housing Association given permission for a mixed residential project.
• The project includes 65 affordable flats and four affordable houses on the former C.I. Tyres site in La Charroterie.
• Permission is subject to numerous conditions to protect the environment and local community.
• Building expected to be finished by the end of 2027.

Guernsey’s International Baccalaureate students outperform global average

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• The Sixth Form Centre announces a 100% pass rate for its eleventh cohort of IB Diploma students.
• The average score for the cohort is 35 points, exceeding the worldwide average.
• Two students achieved top scores of 42 and 43 points and secured places at The University of Cambridge.
• 85 A Level students participated in IB subject certificates in various subjects.
• Principal Kieran James and Director of Education Nick Hynes commend the students and staff for their hard work.

Active travel to Guernsey schools reaches new heights

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• Active travel has surpassed car journeys for school commutes.
• A 14% increase in active travel to primary schools since October 2021.
• A 9% increase in active travel to secondary schools since October 2021.
• Survey measures student travel habits biannually by class participation.
• Initiatives are in place to promote active travel and ensure sustained engagement.

Guernsey FC Women to play in English league

From the 2025/26 season, the team will compete at Step 6 in the Southern Region Women’s Football League Division One South.

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• Green Lionesses to play in the UK pyramid for the first time
• Follows undefeated campaign last season in Jerset's Combination League
• They will compete in the Southern Region Women’s Football League Division One South. 
• Fixtures to be confirmed next month

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