The committee and members met with Gary Salter, of the Population Management office, in July. Topics covered the UK general election and possible impact on immigration, the role of PEAPS, delays in processing applications, costs, long term licences etc. Gary was very helpful and we will schedule another meeting later this year. Thank you to … Read more
The Confederation of Guernsey Industry is voicing concerns that the general election in the UK next month could have a detrimental impact on the availability of overseas labour which can come to the Island to work. This follows pledges made by both Conservative and Labour parties in their manifestos to introduce a cap on legal … Read more
Our second meeting of this year has now been agreed with the Population Management Office: Monday 08 July, Midday, Digital Greenhouse. This will be to discuss employment permits together with concerns raised by CGi members at our previous meeting. It is hoped Deputy Rob Prow will be available although Gary from the PM office is … Read more
The CGi’s Annual General Meeting was held on 24 April 2024 at Guernsey Electricity. Dave Newman, CGi chairman, outlined the work the Federation had been involved in over the past 12 months to support members, including: Disability Legislation The Electricity Strategy Population Management Law GST Education Strategy As with last year, many of the issues … Read more
Dave Newman, outgoing Chairman’s speech at the 2024 AGM: Thank you all for attending the AGM of the Confederation of Guernsey Industry. I’d like to start the Chairman’s speech with two sayings. The first was attributed to the British Prime Minister Harold Wilson who stated “ A week is a long time in politics” Well … Read more
THE Confederation of Guernsey Industry is beginning the search for a new chairperson to lead the local industry body. Dave Newman, who has run the organisation for the past three years, is stepping aside from his role and would like nominations from across the business community, notably from those with experience of running small and … Read more
THE CGi has welcomed the willingness of the President of Home Affairs to discuss concerns with the Island’s population laws and the new initiatives designed to help local businesses. The industry group’s comments follow a meeting held last week with Deputy Rob Prow, the Population Management Office, CGi chairman and a delegation of local companies … Read more
Following the news that the States has relaxed immigration requirements for overseas workers to make it easier for businesses to hire people, we have issued a response: ‘WE are pleased that finally Deputy Prow and Home Affairs have acknowledged and are listening to the issues that the CGi and its members are raising. This is, … Read more
Through the Government Work Plan, the States of Guernsey agreed a Health Recovery action which seeks to support the physical and mental recovery of Islanders through scoping and delivering Phase 3 of the Supporting Occupational Health & Wellbeing (SOHWELL) programme. The States is undertaking the survey across Guernsey and Alderney, to better understand the occupational … Read more
Simon has joined the committee and works for Norman Piette as Executive Heavyside Manager. Simon has been with NP Group since 2019 after an impressive career, having joined the timber trade in 1990 after a spell in the Royal Navy. He began his career as a lorry driver for a timber merchant in Bristol, but … Read more