Business & Economy

Paul Sykes Takes Helm at Guernsey Finance: A Strategic Leadership Transition Guernsey Finance has announced the appointment of Paul Sykes as its new Chairman, marking a significant leadership transition for the island’s financial services promotional agency. The move comes at a critical time for Guernsey’s financial sector, which continues to demonstrate robust growth and international … Read more

Leadership Transition: Experience Meets Innovation Paul Sykes has been appointed Chairman of Guernsey Finance, succeeding Deputy Lyndon Trott and bringing decades of financial expertise to the role. The appointment marks a critical moment for Guernsey’s international financial services sector, balancing continuity with forward-looking strategic vision. Strategic Challenges and Opportunities Sykes, Managing Director at Aon Guernsey, … Read more

Stagecoach Takes the Wheel: A New Era for Guernsey’s Public Transport In a significant shift for Guernsey’s public transportation, Stagecoach has officially commenced operations of the island’s bus services as of April 1, 2025, replacing Tower Transit under a five-year contract. The transition represents a carefully planned evolution of the island’s transport infrastructure, with a … Read more

Aurigny’s Strategic Fleet Overhaul: Balancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Channel Islands Aviation In a significant operational shift, Aurigny, Guernsey’s state-owned airline, is preparing to replace its existing Dornier 228 fleet with leased Twin Otter aircraft for Alderney routes. This strategic decision emerges from a complex interplay of financial, operational, and environmental considerations that reflect the … Read more

Stagecoach Takes the Wheel: A New Era for Guernsey’s Public Transport In a strategic move that promises to reshape Guernsey’s public transportation landscape, Stagecoach South West has officially assumed management of the island’s bus services, marking a significant transition in local transit infrastructure. The April 1st handover from CT Plus to Stagecoach represents more than … Read more

Duke of Richmond Hotel Changes Hands in Strategic Local Acquisition Guernsey’s hospitality landscape is experiencing a significant shift with the acquisition of the Duke of Richmond Hotel by local hospitality powerhouse Little Big Hotel Group, marking a notable transition in the island’s tourism sector. A Strategic Move in Local Hospitality The transfer of ownership from … Read more

Guernsey Unveils Artistic Vision: A New Chapter in Currency Design In a bold move that merges cultural heritage with contemporary creativity, Guernsey is set to revolutionize its currency with a groundbreaking banknote redesign that promises to capture the island’s unique essence. The project, emerging from a competitive design process involving 26 initial submissions, represents more … Read more

Guernsey International Business Association Marks Historic Leadership Shift with First Female Chair In a significant milestone for Guernsey’s financial services sector, Joanne Peacegood has been appointed as the first female Chair of the Guernsey International Business Association (GIBA) in its 44-year history, signaling a potential turning point for leadership diversity in the industry. Peacegood brings … Read more

Duke of Richmond Hotel Sold: A New Chapter in Guernsey’s Hospitality Landscape In a significant transaction that signals ongoing evolution in Guernsey’s tourism sector, the historic Duke of Richmond Hotel has been transferred from the Red Carnation Group to the Little Big Hotel Group, marking a pivotal moment for the island’s hospitality industry. A Landmark … Read more

Stagecoach Takes the Wheel: A New Era for Guernsey’s Public Transport In a pivotal moment for Guernsey’s transportation landscape, Stagecoach has officially assumed control of the island’s public bus services, marking a significant transition from the previous operator, Tower Transit. Effective April 1, 2025, this change promises continuity and potential improvements for the island’s commuters. … Read more