Olivia Fraser

A Guernsey recruiter urges employers to place less importance on school grades and focus more on offering work experience and opportunities to young people. Several teenagers describe difficulties finding part-time jobs and feeling judged primarily on academic results. Local data shows young people struggling to find work, and officials acknowledge limited entry-level opportunities and call for coordinated government action. Some employers are trying to create openings, but interest from local youths remains low. Government programmes aim to support young people into employment, but concerns persist about confidence, experience, and attitudes among job seekers.

Students at the Sixth Form Centre in Castel are advocating for safer cycling and walking routes, citing narrow roads and increasing vehicle size as risks. Their proposals, including cycle‑only and one‑way roads with bike paths, will be presented to States of Guernsey deputies. Recent data shows a rise in active travel across the island, and the Health Improvement Commission, working with the Better Journeys Project, is promoting initiatives such as the Yellow Guernsey Award to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel.