Sure flies flag

Ten newly made parish flags have been raised on the SeaGuernsey mast in St Peter Port, which Sure partly sponsors.

The parish flags will form part of the island’s Liberation Day Celebrations on 9th May.

Shane Langlois, the chairman of the Guernsey Douzaine Council says that the mast has become an important icon for the island.

“The Guernsey Douzaine Council is delighted to be coordinating the parish flags for 2008. It is important that the ten parishes of the island, who have funded the flags, are displayed on the mast at the gateway to Guernsey.”

“It has quickly become a significant and popular landmark in St Peter Port and we feel that the island as a whole has contributed to its success.”

“This is the third year that the parish flags have been on display but we need to replace them each year as the strong winds and general weather conditions damage them beyond reasonable repair.”

Sure, Deutschebank and Long Port Group sponsor the mast. Deputy Mike O’Hara, the Minister of the Culture & Leisure Department, believes that corporate support of this kind is a vital cultural contribution to the island.

“I am extremely pleased that Cable & Wireless, Long Port Group and Deutsche Bank have again agreed to support us in this way. We view the mast as a symbol of our historic relationship with the sea and as a talisman for future island prosperity. We are extremely proud of St Peter Port and the harbour area which is recognised internationally as one of the most attractive in Britain. The support that we get from these organisations means that we can further enhance the environment and the visitor experience during the summer months.”

The parish flags will remain on the mast until the beginning of October.