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A local pollster is convinced islanders don't want a Suez waste treatment plant after yet another survey…. Over 500 people responded to Submarine Limited's questionaire asking what they think of the latest move to get the incinerator re-instated. More than 3 quarters said the requete from Deputy Tony Spruce should be rejected. It's the third time Submarine have polled their database on the waste issue. Director Neil Inder believes the results speak for themselves but he's inviting islanders to take a look and make up their own minds. You can get a look at the three surveys by visiting ifcfeed.com
Prominent Tory supporter Howard Shore's causing a stir in the City by announcing he's moving more of his business to… Guernsey. Shore Capital is one of London's leading independent brokers. Shore Capital announced pre-tax profits of £14.6 million earlier this week. They also announced more of their business is moving to Guernsey especially in fund management and principal investment operations. That's apparently because of our 'more stable tax environment. But Mr Shore's told reporters the firm would retain significant businesses in the UK.
World touring car legend Andy Priaulx is hoping loads of us sign up to the bone marrow donor register today…. He's joining the anthony nolan trust at King's Life for a drop-in clinic. Afonso the 6 year old son of fellow racer Andre Couto desperately needs a transplant. Today's clinic opens at midday and runs until 6pm Karen Archer from the trust will be there and says finding a tissue match can be hard.
Another pub is joining fund-raising efforts for an islander seriously injured in Thailand…. It's understood 27 year old Darren El Mettouri could be back in Guernsey as soon as the middle of next week. He broke his back in 4 places in a motorbike crash last month. His local the London House has already held a fund-raising day to help him cover his medical bills. And tomorrow night the Victoria Arms will be donating fifty pence for every pint sold.
Islanders flocked to Fusion nightclub last night to check out the DJ skills of Mr Mat Horne…. Mat's in the island for 2 days spinning the wheels of steel. He's best known for his acting skills and of course the sitcom Gavin and Stacey and his appearances on the Catherine Tate Show. Island FM went along to find out what was occuring. Mat said it's great to be paid for something that really is just a hobby.