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February 14, 2023 The Interview: 150 years of looking after animals in Guernsey
Steve Byrne, Manager of the GSPCA, tells Laura Clayton how the charity's work has evolved since it was founded 150 years ago. With huge running costs, and development plans, the core ethos at the heart of its work remains the same - to prevent cruelty to animals.
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12 min
February 14, 2023 Politics Disassembled: Is this the 'Cancel of Ministers'?
Ministers have recently published their 'Delivery Plans' for 2023, which reveal a host of projects, promises and priorities. However, they also show that some of the landmark projects of the past government have been shelved or put on ice, leading one Deputy who was in the last administration to accuse the Council of have a politically motivated 'cancel culture'... Is he right?
For the latest Politics Disassembled podcast, Express explores the issue in 4 minutes...
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4 min
February 06, 2023 The Interview: Getting involved in apprenticeships in Guernsey
Principal of the Guernsey College of Further Education, Louise Misselke tells Laura Clayton about the many apprenticeships available through The Guernsey Institute, how they continue to evolve, and how anyone of any age can get involved.
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26 min
February 02, 2023 The Interview: "I've no regrets" introducing GST in Jersey
Former Chief Minister of Jersey, Frank Walker explains how GST was introduced in Jersey and why he thinks it was the right decision. He shares his view on Guernsey's ongoing debate on the same topic.
10 min
January 28, 2023 The Interview: Ditching in the sea with pilot Duncan Laisney
Express speaks with Duncan Laisney, who was rescued with his co-pilot in November after they were forced to ditch their aircraft in the sea.
29 min
January 26, 2023 The Interview: After the Flood... How Jersey Water is dealing with Grands Vaux devastation
Grands Vaux residents were devastated last week after major flooding - due to torrential rain and the 'overtopping' of the nearby reservoir - severely damaged their homes.
Express speaks to Jersey Water's Head of Production Operations, Mark Manton, on Friday about exactly what happened, and the next steps the utility company will be taking...
14 min
January 24, 2023 The Interview: Diversity on the Royal Court bench with Jurat Collette Crill
Christie Bailey sits down with retired Jurat and Lieutenant Bailiff Collette Crill to discuss diversity on the Royal Court bench, the importance of having women in positions of power, some of her most memorable moments in the role, and how she plans to spend her free time…
35 min
January 20, 2023 The Interview: Colby the five-year-old superhero who saved his mum's life
When his mum collapsed at home, five-year-old Colby Bridgman dialled 999 alerting Guernsey's emergency services that something was wrong.
Unconscious on the floor, his mum had suffered an unexpected medical condition and needed urgent medical attention.
Colby has been praised for helping to save his mum's life.
He and 999 call handler Liz Arklie have both received Commendations from the Chief Ambulance Officer for their actions on that day last September.
7 min
January 18, 2023 Politics Disassembled: Guernsey's Tax Review... What are the options?
Ahead of the debate on the future of tax in Guernsey, we've broken down the different aspects of what is proposed - with a look at the official Policy and Resources proposals, the main amendments and other efforts to chip away at the island's financial deficit.
The Express Guernsey news team Laura Clayton, Kit Hannah and Nick Mann have been closely following the lead up to the debate - led by Laura, the proposals have been disassembled...
21 min
January 11, 2023 The Interview: Does cyber crime pay? - CERT Director, Matt Palmer
Russian cyber warfare, malicious crime and a major incident at a local school. Cyber Emergency Response Team director Matt Palmer speaks to James Jeune about the digital threats on his radar.
14 min