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States approves GST package for 2027, reject income tax hike

States members have endorsed a GST package set to begin in 2027.
A proposed income tax increase from 20% to 22% was rejected.
The rejection leaves a £23 million deficit in the upcoming Budget.
An emergency Budget may be introduced to address funding shortfalls.
GST could be a significant issue in the upcoming General Election.

St James Secures £151,000 Funding for 2025 Following Late Agreement

St James will receive a one-off payment of £151,000 from a reserve as part of the 2025 Budget.
The funding results from collaboration between Education, Sport & Culture and the Policy & Resources Committee.
A deal was also done to develop a sustainable plan for St James, including a service level agreement for future funding clarity.
The agreement led to the withdrawal of two amendments to the Budget debate, ensuring no States debate on St James funding next year.
Statements from Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen and Merise Wheatley highlight the importance of St James as a cultural asset and their commitment to its long-term viability.

Sport in the Library Returns for a Second Year

The Guille-Allès Library and the Sports Commission are organising the second Sport in the Library event this November.
Activities will include pickleball, table tennis, archery, fencing, boxing, and darts.
The event is designed to offer indoor sporting activities for all ages and promote health and wellbeing.
This year's event excludes skateboarding due to the construction of new indoor ramps.
Sport in the Library 2 is set for 23rd November, from 10am to 2pm, and is free to attend.

Guernsey Property Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Housing Shortages

The Institute of Directors Guernsey comments on the Q3 2024 residential property prices bulletin, highlighting early recovery signs in the housing market.
Local market property prices fell by 6% year on year in Q3 2024, but with a quarter-on-quarter increase suggesting signs of recovery.
The rental market sees a 7.6% increase, with the average rental price exceeding £2,000 a month for the first time, making it unaffordable for many.
The affordability ratio for house purchases to earnings improved to 14.1 times, better than the previous year's 15.4 times.
Severe housing shortages persist, with only 61 new housing units created over the last 12 months, far below the target of 300.

Sark Community Dairy Seeks New Tenants as Founders Return to Suffolk

Jason and Katherine Salisbury, the first dairy farmers at Sark Community Dairy, plan to leave next summer.
They established the dairy with a high-quality herd and award-winning dairy products.
The trustees aim to find new tenants to continue the dairy's success and are looking for candidates within the two Bailiwicks before expanding the search to the UK.
The Salisburys are proud of their accomplishments and aim to support the new tenants.
The search for new tenants is focused on finding individuals who appreciate working in Sark's unique environment.

Brittany and Condor Ferries Want Answers from Jersey Over Tender

Jersey government plans to issue a new tender, seeking a short term extension of the current operating agreement with Condor.
Brittany Ferries expresses surprise and disappointment at the government's decision.
Firm has invested significantly in the tender process over the last nine months, providing extensive information to assist with the decision-making.
Brittany Ferries has not received formal notification from the government and is seeking urgent clarification on the extension and new tender details.
Brittany Ferries has contacted both the Jersey and Guernsey government for further clarity on the process.