Isle News, 26 October 2009 – A BOLD new look for Orchard was the focus of attention at a gathering of media and business people this week. Street buskers greeted party-goers heading for The Gallery, Mansell Street, to join staff from the company, which specialises in PR, event management and media training, for the launch [...]
Isle News, 22 October 2009 – SOCIAL media expert Andy Gibson enlightened 20 Channel Islands communications professionals at seminars organised in Guernsey and Jersey by the CI group of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Mr Gibson is a social entrepreneur, campaigner and consultant specialising in the social uses of technology. He is the author [...]
Isle News, 22 October 2009 – Britain’s most entertaining female after-dinner speaker is set to address islanders at one of Guernsey’s foremost awards evenings. The Garenne Group, one of the team of sponsors of the Guernsey Awards for Achievement 2009, has confirmed that Frances Edmonds will be the keynote speaker at the forthcoming Gala Evening. [...]
Isle News, 21 October 2009 – Young Enterprise companies are set to benefit from a range of expertise and advice this year thanks to growing support from local businesses. Nine new advisors have joined the scheme for 2009/2010 and they bring with them experience from a variety of industries ranging from finance and accountancy to [...]
Isle News, 21 October 2009 – A leading banker with more than 50 years’ experience was honoured with a champagne reception last week (Thursday 15 October) following his retirement. The event was organised by Butterfield for its former Chairman Graham Brooks, who joined the company’s Guernsey operation in 1989. Alison Toussaint, a former colleague who [...]
Isle News, 20 October 2009 – THE Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) lunch time and evening lectures are back after a break for the summer, sponsored by Collins Stewart Wealth Management. Bart Peerless (Partner) and Piers Master (Associate) of Charles Russell LLP and Russell Clark (Deputy Managing Partner) of Carey Olsen will share [...]
Isle News, 19 October 2009 – KPMG is continuing to invest in young professionals despite the economic downturn. A 17-strong intake of trainee accountants has recently started training with the firm and KPMG is delighted to announce the support of another bursary student this year. Former Ladies College pupil Sophie Ferreira, 18, will be supported financially [...]
Isle News, 19 October 2009 – Two exceptional students have begun a three year bursary scheme with Collins Stewart Wealth Management. Amelia Carnachan and Nicholas Thibault were picked from a very high calibre of entries to be awarded £1,500 each year with the potential of paid holiday work. Miss Carnachan left Ladies’ College with 3 As [...]
Isle News, 19 October 2009 – Kleinwort Benson, the leading UK and Channel Islands private bank and wealth management group, today welcomes the news that a conclusion has been reached on its sale and confirms that the historic and revered wealth management brand is here to stay. Commerzbank AG has agreed a deal with RHJ International [...]
Isle News, 19 October 2009 – A busy local charity is appealing for volunteers to help with its growing workload. Guernsey Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) has launched an appeal to recruit suitable islanders to help with a wide range of work. Deputy Manager Kerry Ciotti explained: ‘We recruit volunteers each year, but there’s an even greater [...]
