The States has issued a media release this afternoon confirming that it will not look to recover funding made available to local businesses during the first two months of this year. The statement can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/4nxcyxzq
We met with the Economic Development Committee and senior civil servants on Friday to discuss support schemes available for local businesses. The States issued a media release in the evening with the most up to date guidance and this can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/yyl2aaj5 Our meeting with Home Affairs on the Population Management Law last … Read more
Following the commencement of Lockdown on Saturday 23rd January the States of Guernsey have released some initial guidance supporting the announcements made on Sunday 24th. The Initial Business Guidance can be downloaded here. The media release can be read here. The CGi has already been in contact with the Senior Civil Servants involved in implementing … Read more
THE Confederation of Guernsey Industry has started the search for a new chairperson to lead the local industry body. Clive McMinn, who has run the organisation for the past three and a half years, is stepping aside from his role and would like nominations from across the business community, notably from those with experience of … Read more
Hello everyone This is our first communication of 2021 and provides me with an opportunity to detail news and developments from your Federation and this year’s priorities. In 2020, a key objective was to work with the G4 to improve the proposed Anti-Discrimination Law. The pandemic took precedence during the middle part of the year … Read more
Hello all This is our first newsletter since the general election of earlier this month. Clive was unsuccessful in his bid to become a Deputy so will continue as Chairman whilst we look to elect a new head over the next few months. He will continue to make a positive contribution to the CGi and … Read more
Hello all It has been a busy start to autumn for the CGi and we can update you on the latest news and developments. General electionFirstly, Clive is standing as a candidate in next month’s Island-wide election and it was agreed at our committee meeting on Monday that if I am elected, then I would … Read more
WE have been busy over recent months consulting with the States on measures to support local businesses impacted by the pandemic. Some CGi recommendations have been introduced/relaxed or altered as a result of our advice, so thank you for your comments and suggestions which have all been relayed to politicians and senior civil servants. Skills … Read more
Dear Deputies On behalf of the Institute of Directors (IoD), Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, Guernsey International Business Association (GIBA), the Confederation of Guernsey Industry (CGI) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and ahead of the debate regarding the proposed approach to anti-discrimination legislation, we would like to draw your attention to a joint … Read more
The States has asked us to circulate details to members of the current position in relation to opening the Island’s borders and returning to normal. These are the latest measures: A set of criteria has been established for travel on compassionate grounds. Individuals are asked to contact Public Health at publichealth@gov.gg for a risk … Read more