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	States of Guernsey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The States of Guernsey (French: États de Guernesey) is the parliament of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
		Laws passed by the States are known as 'Ordinances'.
		The 10 Douzaine representatives (representing parish authorities) were removed from the States in the 2004 constitutional reform.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/States_of_Guernsey (276 words)

	Guernsey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Guernsey's decision was mainly related to the higher proportion of Calvinists and other Reformed churches, as well as Charles I's refusal to take up the case of some Guernsey seamen who had been captured by the Barbary corsairs.
		Guernsey is situated 30 miles (48 km) west of France's Normandy coast and 75 miles (121 km) south of Weymouth in England and lies in the Gulf of St Malo.
		The national animals of the island of Guernsey are the donkey and the Guernsey cow.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guernsey (2968 words)

	States of Guernsey Tourism
		Although Guernsey comes under the British Crown, she is geographically closer to the Normandy Coast (30 miles) than the south coast of England (80 miles)Guernsey is the second largest of the channel islands.
		Guernsey, along with her island neighbours became part of Normandy under the Norman, William Longsword- son of Rollo the 1st Duke of Normandy in 933.
		Guernsey's uniqueness is further enhanced as it has some of the oldest burial structures in Europe, dating from the Neolithic Period, as well as settlements and artefacts from the Gallo-Roman era.
	www.cwgsy.net /business/tourism/htdocs/activemap-ie4.asp?os=&wi=1024 (2859 words)

	This is Guernsey - Living in Guernsey - Government - Index
		The Queen is represented in Guernsey by the Lieutenant Governor, whom she appoints.
		The structure of the States of Guernsey changed on 12 April, 2000, which saw the election of 12 new deputies to replace the old office of conseiller, which was abolished when it was decided to do away with island-wide elections.
		States members voted for a second major change in 2003, when the role of the 10 representatives of the island's parish government, the douzaines, was removed.
	www.thisisguernsey.com /code/showarticle.pl?ArticleID=000041 (341 words)

	States Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		States Works is an independent trading organisation responsible to the States of Guernsey as a Division of the Public Services Department.
		States Works provides general contracting and maintenance services to the States of Guernsey and private clients, utilising the skills and expertise of the predominantly manual workforce and specialist vehicles and equipment.
		States Works also provides the Island with an emergency workforce which is regularly trained, equipped and experienced for dealing with island wide emergencies.
	www.statesworks.com (159 words)

	Guernsey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Rising sea levels transformed Guernsey into the of a peninsula jutting out into the emergent English Channel until about 6000 BC Guernsey and promontories were cut off from continental Europe islands.
		In 933 the islands formerly under the control the Duchy of Brittany were annexed to the Duchy of The island of Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the Duchy of Normandy.
		The States of Guernsey officially called the of Deliberation consists of 45 People's Deputies from multi- or single-member districts every four There are also 2 representatives from Alderney a self-governing dependency of the Bailiwick Sark sends no representative.
	www.freeglossary.com /Guernsey (1029 words)

	United Nations Human Rights Website - Treaty Bodies Database - Document - State Party Report - United Kingdom of Great ...
		Subject to the approval of Her Majesty in Council, the States have also adopted the Sexual Offences (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 1994, the purpose of which is to lower the age at which males may consent to homosexual acts in private from 21 to 18.
		The States have adopted the Protection of Children (Jersey) Law 1994, the purpose of which is to prohibit the taking of indecent photographs of children and to penalize the possession, distribution, showing an advertisement of such indecent photographs.
		The States of Guernsey have resolved that the reform (Guernsey) Laws 1948 to 1993 be amended to allow aliens to vote in all island elections.
	www.unhchr.ch /tbs/doc.nsf/(Symbol)/CCPR.C.95.Add.10.En?Opendocument (4027 words)

	Guernsey Constitution
		The Bailiwick of Guernsey consists of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Jethou, Lihou, Breqhou and Burhou.
		The States of Guernsey is the government of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and handles all matters except diplomatic and defence aspects.
		Guernsey is at the top of the table when it comes to representatives per number of population.
	www.islandlife.org /constitution_gsy.htm (868 words)

	Thirst for Justice - Guernsey’s monetary experiment
		Guernsey is a small island located in the English Channel.
		There was some resistance, but the bankers won their point, with their usual methods; and on October 9, 1836, the States of Guernsey had abdicated their sovereign prerogative over the control of the volume of money.
		Of course, minds in search of arguments to justify the present regime will say that Guernsey was only an insignificant small island; that the control of the volume of money by the representatives of the people is good for a small country, but not for a big country.
	www.prolognet.qc.ca /clyde/Guernsey.html (868 words)

	States of Guernsey Registry of British Ships
		Whilst there has been a British Customs and Excise presence in Guernsey since the late seventeenth century, (further information available in the book 'A People of the Sea' by Jamieson) the precise date of the commencement of recognition and operation of Guernsey as a port of British Registry is unclear.
		Guernsey and Jersey, however, are not part of the UK and continued to operate their Registry operations as separate British territories, with the UK still providing control over certain operational areas.
		In 2000 the States of Guernsey's Board of Administration, which is responsible for both Customs and Harbour departments, agreed that the Registry should transfer from Customs to the Harbour Authority to create a new 'one stop shop'.
	www.shipsregistry.gov.gg (337 words)

	Ernst & Young - Industries - Investment Management - Guernsey - Launching - Taxation
		The States of Guernsey Income Tax Office is responsible for the administration of the tax law of Guernsey, which for tax purposes includes the islands of Guernsey, Alderney and Herm.
		Firstly, a company that is resident in Guernsey is liable to income tax at the standard rate of 20% on its worldwide income.
		Where a trust is established and neither the settlor nor the beneficiaries are residents of Guernsey then the trust would be viewed as a non-resident and only liable to taxation on its Guernsey source income, principally likely to be rent.
	www.ey.com /global/content.nsf/International/Guernsey_-_Launching_-_Taxation (1011 words)

	States of Guernsey
		The Policy Council is pleased to announce the publication of Sustainable Guernsey 2006.
		The 2006 Guernsey Facts and Figures booklet is the fourth in a series of annual updates of core statistics covering the Island’s Community, Economy and Environment.
		Building on last year, the 2006 Sustainable Guernsey – monitoring Social, Economic and Environmental Trends is the fifth in the series and provides an annual update of changes to the Island’s sustainability.
	www.gov.gg (192 words)

	Visit Guernsey - Guernsey Channel Islands Tourist Board
		St Peter Port, the island’s capital, is a bustling harbour town, a tapestry of architectural styles that tell the story of the region’s changing fortunes.
		Guernsey is a special place, a thriving community that welcomes its visitors with open arms and leaves a lasting impression on all who set foot on her soil.
		The States of Guernsey reserves the right to change the graphical and information content without prior notice.
	www.visitguernsey.com /guernsey.aspx (155 words)

	Bailiwick of Guernsey
		The Lieutenant-Governor's flag is as Jersey's except that Guernsey's arms are distinguished from those of Jersey (and England) by the addition of a golden sprig of leaves issuing from the top of the shield.
		The flag is white with a St George Cross and the badge of the island in the middle.
		The lion is presumably from the Guernsey (and English) CoA, with the leaf on the top which distinguishes the Guernsey CoA from the otherwise identical ones of Jersey and England.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/gg.html (1770 words)

	The Lawyer global offshore report - Guernsey - 31 January 2005
		The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2003 is a truly modern law, which provides for the interception of postal and electronic communications and the disclosure of related information, as well as covert intelligence and intrusive surveillance.
		The GFSC has encouraged the use of Guernsey as a domicile for hedge funds by acknowledging the proper role in hedge fund structures of London-based prime brokers in place of local custodians; the GFSC has also begun consultation on a streamlined authorisation process for investment funds that are set to be promoted to "qualified investors".
		Fourth, the division of legislative responsibilities between the States of Guernsey and the Parliament at Westminster is set to be the subject of an appeal by the States of Guernsey to the Privy Council in respect of offshore fishing licences.
	www.thelawyer.com /cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=113834&d=122&h=24&f=46 (729 words)

	The States of Guernsey in session (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		It ought to be possible to identify some of the members of the States visible in this Norman Grut photograph.
		15/1/06: I am grateful to Dr Darryl Ogier, States Archivist, for pointing out that A. Sherwill (Bailiff) and W. Arnold (Procureur) both feature, so it must be after they were sworn in on 1 March 1946 - but before 1 January 1949, when the rectors (who are also visible) were excluded.
		Darryl suggests that it might have been the last meeting of the States in that form, on 15 December 1948.
	www.guernseypostcards.com /miscellaneous/misc48.html (107 words)

	BBC - Guernsey - About Guernsey - History of Little Lihou
		Certain small islands under Guernsey rule were let out on fee farm leases only valid for the term of office of each Governor.
		Guernsey's Governor ordered the tearing down of the Priory Chapel so the French could not occupy it.
		The States of Guernsey purchased Lihou from the British Crown.
	www.bbc.co.uk /guernsey/content/articles/2004/12/01/lihou_history_feature.shtml (678 words)

	Guernsey Hotel and Tourism Association \| Guernsey, Channel Islands
		The Guernsey Hotel and Tourism is the representative hotels body of Guernsey's Tourism Industry.
		The Guernsey Hotel and Tourism Association is the representative body of Guernsey's Tourism Industry.
		The Bailiwick of Guernsey lies just off the coast of France and is made up of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm.
	tourism.guernsey.net (456 words)

	guernsey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Guernsey Museums and Galleries english - It is a service provided by the government of the (British) Channel Island of Guernsey.
		Guernsey Telecoms english - Today, with installations such as the Data Centre, we are focussing on delivering solutions using broadband, multimedia and convergent technologies, to ensure the islands enjoy not just world-class service but state-of-the-art facilities in the future.
		States of Guernsey english - The States of Guernsey is the legislative and governing body of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency, located in the Bay of St. Malo and part of the Channel Islands.
	www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/eur/guernseyisle/guernsey.htm (766 words)

	My Guernsey Roots
		Having grown up in Guernsey, born of Guernsey parents - it is hardly surprising that the majority of my ancestors are from Guernsey too.
		In Guernsey, the Priaulx Library is the centre for Family History research.
		The Guernsey Press regularly publish articles of interest to Family Historians on their site, together with all the local news.
	history.foote-family.com /gsyroots.htm (492 words)

	Guernsey - Gurupedia
		The island of Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England.
		Parochial douzeniers representing parish authorities were removed from the States in 2004, as part of constitutional reform which also introduced ministerial government under a Chief Minister.
		Lihou is attached to Guernsey by a causeway at low tide.
	www.gurupedia.com /g/gu/guernsey.htm (285 words)

	GENUKI: Guernsey, Alderney and Sark
		Guernsey, Alderney and Sark are included in the Census for England and Wales - taken every 10 years from 1841-1891.
		States of Guernsey Island Archives Service has a selection and access to many others not actually on their premises.
		The records of the Town Hospital (Guernsey's Poorhouse 1743-1900) are at the States of Guernsey Island Archives Service for more information go to St Peter Port Town Hospital Journals.
	user.itl.net /~glen/guernsey.html (1184 words)

	Guernsey and Jersey
		Except for exempt companies, all companies incorporated in Guernsey and companies incorporated elsewhere, whose central management and control is exercised in Guernsey, are resident for tax purposes.
		An individual who is resident in Guernsey is subject to Guernsey income tax on worldwide income, whilst an individual who is resident but not principally resident in Guernsey, is subject to income tax on Guernsey source income and remittances of income to Guernsey.
		Ernst and Young in Guernsey has prepared a brief overview of some of the issues to be addressed when considering settling in Guernsey.
	www.ey.com /global/content.nsf/Channel_Islands/Services_Tax_Guernsey_and_Jersey (445 words)

	Guernsey Global Breeding Plan
		Thirdly, the support of the States of Guernsey is seen by the international community as the authoritative base upon which WGCF and GGBP is founded.
		In Guernsey the ACB Breed Development Panel is responsible for the supply and distribution of semen and management of the Guernsey A.I. Service.
		In Guernsey, bull calves born to contract mated cows are raised at the new calf unit at Home Farm.
	www.worldguernseys.org /GGBP.html (1588 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Europe \| Guernsey \| States housing tribunal planned
		Tenants of Guernsey's States houses may soon be able to turn to an independent appeals panel to air any grievances.
		The department believes it is time changes were made to the agreements held by States tenants which have remained unaltered for about 50 years.
		The introduction of a new tenancy agreement for occupants of States houses is also being considered.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/guernsey/4340823.stm (141 words)

	C. H. Guernsey & Company - Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		GUERNSEY is providing environmental services to perform Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBSs) and Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the privatization of the water, wastewater, electrical, and natural gas systems at 15 Army installations throughout the United States.
		Major issues involved with the privatization action include transfer of environmental permits, surrounding land use conditions, the abatement/remediation of hazardous materials/wastes, cultural resources, socio- economics, and groundwater contamination/ remediation.
		Mapping of installation-wide environmental conditions was completed and then overlain with each of the utility systems to identify areas of intersection.
	www.chguernsey.com /environmental/projects_project.asp?ID=50 (122 words)

	Guernsey's monetary experiment
		But, like after any war, the financiers were calling back the money advanced to finance the slaughter, and the pounds sterling were very scarce everywhere.
		The island had an autonomous government, “the States of Guernsey.” So it had the rights inherent in all sovereign government, among other rights, that of regulating the volume of money incirculation in the country.
		But, no more ethan any other country, the States of Guernsey had thought of exercising this sovereign prerogative.
	www.michaeljournal.org /guernsey.htm (893 words)

	Guernsey Archives Service
		The Island Archives were established in 1986 under the aegis of the States Heritage Committee.
		The Archives hold records on behalf of the States and the Royal Court, and other historical collections acquired from institutions and individuals.
		In the first instance all family history enquiries should be addressed to The Priaulx Library or The Family History Section of La Société Guernesiaise.
	user.itl.net /~glen/archgsy.html (398 words)

	Guernsey Education
		The States Education Council is responsible for providing education for the island's 9,000 school children.
		The education system in Guernsey is regarded as being of a very high standard and is based on the UK's national curriculum.
		There are no universities in Guernsey and so Guernsey pupils must further their education in the UK.
	www.islandlife.org /education_gsy.htm (416 words)

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