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Bay from the fort at the 'Guet'
The
Bailiwick of Guernsey (population approximately 61,000 English
speaking) comprises a group of islands and islets forming
part of the British Channel Islands, which are situated in
the English Channel off the Northwest coast of France, located
in the Bay of St Malo, approximately 90 miles from the UK
and 20 miles from France.
Guernsey
is reflected in the high standard of its shops, restaurants
and excellent leisure facilities. The Island's prosperity
over the last few years is also portrayed in its first class
public facilities. These include a modern and well equipped
hospital, multi-million pound leisure centre, brand new airport
terminal, modern harbour facilities including yacht marinas.
The
economy of the Island is broad based and encompasses banking
and finance, tourism, horticulture, light industry, fishing
and recently, conference business.
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Bailiwick of Guernsey comprises three separate legal
jurisdictions: Guernsey (inc. Herm & Jethou) Capital:
St. Peter Port, Alderney, Sark, Breqhou)
The
Guernsey currency is the GBY £ & is linked with
UK £ Sterling. The three jurisdictions in the Bailiwick
of Guernsey are self-governing territories of the British
Crown.
At
no time since the Norman Conquest in 1066 has the evolution
of the islands constitutions involved amalgamation
with, or subjection to, the government of the United
Kingdom. The islands' link with the UK is through the
English Sovereign, as latter day successor of the Dukes
of Normandy.
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Firing
of Noon Day Gun
at Castle Cornet
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The
United Kingdom Government is responsible for the defense
and international relations of the Bailiwick and the
Crown is ultimately responsible for its good government.
However, the people of Guernsey cannot vote in elections
for the UK parliament and it would be unprecedented
for the UK to legislate for Guernsey on taxation and
other domestic matters without the agreement of the
Guernsey authorities.
Legislation
on taxation matters has always taken the form of laws
enacted by the island legislature. The islands have
a special relationship with the EU under which they
are part of the Customs territory of the Community.
However, other Community rules do not apply. Sales Tax
- VAT does not apply in Guernsey.
Guernsey
has a well-established financial services industry,
which can loosely be divided into banks, insurance,
investment and fiduciaries. The finance industry is
serviced by a comprehensive infrastructure of accountants,
lawyers and trust and estate practitioner.
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If
you would like to explore this amazing satellite image
of the Island of Guernsey, please click on the image.
You will be amazed at the the clarity of the landscape,
airport, beaches, harbour and buildings. Thanks to our
friends at DigiMap Guernsey for the use of this image.
Aerial
image supplied by Digimap Ltd (c) States of Guernsey
2003
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Direct
flights to the UK including Bristol, Southampton, Manchester,
London Stansted & London Gatwick airports plus Dinard
France. Aurigny is CCSI's preferred Aurigny Airline
- the Channel Islands regional airline operator with
inter-land flights to Alderney & Jersey from Guernsey.
For
Aurigny Airlines Route Map -
Click here
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Why
you should visit Guernsey
in The British Channel Islands
The
Island is roughly triangular in shape, with an area
of 24 square miles (40 Sq Kms). The highest point
is 350 feet (125 M.) above sea level at the South,
falling to sea level at the Northern end. The climate
is mild in the winter, while sea breezes rarely allow
the summer temperatures to climb above the mid 70's
F. The clear Atlantic air and average 7.5 hours of sunshine
per day from May to September makes the island a very
refreshing and clean place to live. The island is roughly
6 miles wide by 8 miles long.
Many
roads in Guernsey are narrow lanes, with high hedges
or granite walls. You must be ready to meet horses,
cattle, cyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers. The
maximum speed limit in the Island is 35mph (56kph).
There are lower speed limits in some areas. In and around
the town the speed limit is 25mph (40kph).
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Mild
climate, usually frostfree & traditional pubs/bars
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Fantastic food - over 70 restaurants Fresh Seafood
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Exhilarating cliff walks & coastal pathways
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Natural gardens and floral paradise
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History dating back thousands of years
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7000 years of history in 25 sq. miles
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Challenging or therapeutic cycle rides
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Invigorating fresh sea air
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Day trips to Herm, Sark & Alderney by ferry
or air
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Inexpensive car rental and low cost fuel
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| CCSI preferred
vehicle distributors |
Doyle
(Honda) Motors, Doyle Road, St. Peter Port Guernsey
GY1 1RD
Tel+44-1481 724025
Fax +44- 1481 714353
www.doylemotors-honda.co.uk
Contact: Martin Ray
Email: Click here for CCSI
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Le
Mont Saint (Subaru) Garage
Le Mont Saint
St Saviours
Guernsey
GY7 9XR
Tel: +44-1481 264811
Fax: +44-1481 264723
Contact: Dave Beausire
Email: Click here for CCSI
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