Articles from 2010

The latest recommended overseas Christmas posting dates are fast approaching and Guernsey Post is advising customers to be aware of the dates to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Thursday 3rd December: South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia (except Japan), Far East, New Zealand and Australia. Friday 4th December: Latvia and Madeira Wednesday 9th December: Japan, USA, Canada…

Following discussions between Guernsey Post and the Office of Utility Regulation, an agreement has been reached which it is hoped will end the litigation over increased competition in the Reserved Area. Guernsey Post and the OUR have recently engaged in discussions in relation to the issues associated with the appeal. These discussions have been extremely constructive and the parties have been…

Due to the high volumes of packets being delivered this year, Guernsey Post has decided that it will be putting on an extra delivery for packets this Sunday 12th December between the hours of 8am -2pm. George Jennings Director of Operations said: "We want to do everything we can to help our customers receive their goods as quickly as possible and we hope that an extra packet delivery on Sunday…

Guernsey Post is supporting Bridge2Haiti by helping Mourant Ozannes send surplus goods, which they are donating to the Caribbean country, free of charge. Mourant Ozannes had numerous items available following the local law firm's recent merger and subsequent rebranding. These items include t-shirts, umbrellas, zip folders and sports bags. The goods will be going to members of the Haitian…

All mail appears to have reached us this morning, unaffected by the UK airport closures this morning. Met Office reports indicate the ash cloud may move southwards during the later part of today. Whilst it may not necessarily affect CI air space, it may affect Bournemouth or other alternate airports that our service could fly to this evening. We are monitoring this closely with our operator…

In recognition of Guernsey Post's dedication to its continued work on Health & Safety, the company received a ‘Highly Commended' at last night's annual GOSHA Awards. Boley Smillie, Guernsey Post's Chief Executive said: "This is excellent recognition of everyone's commitment at Guernsey Post to maintain a safe, secure and comfortable working environment." Ricky Bryce, Health and Safety…

Customers should be aware that in certain parts of the UK and in particular Scotland, weather conditions have created difficulties for Royal Mail. Where conditions are now improving, they will be attempting deliveries and collections. There may, however, be a delay to mail being delivered as they try to catch up.On Wednesday weather conditions in Central Scotland, Northern Ireland and North East…

Heavy snowfall in parts of North East Scotland and North East England and North Yorkshire has affected Royal Mail's operation in parts of the country this morning (25th November 2010). Deliveries will be attempted in all affected areas, but only where it is safe for them to do so. The weather also had an impact on some of Royal Mail's overnight network. Flights from and within Scotland together…

Because of UK flight restrictions, the mail plane from the UK did not arrive this morning. Mail from the UK is being diverted to sea to arrive for delivery tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Because of the changing situation a decision will be made on outbound mail to the UK at about 1pm. Inter Island mail service is running near normal. We plan to give a further update at about 2pm. If customers have…

Guernsey Post is trialling new early morning collection times for all of its St Peter Port Postboxes and the majority of its Sub-Post Office* Postboxes. Local mail posted before 5.30am will now be delivered the same day, giving Guernsey residents later posting times for local delivery. The new collection times have been introduced as part of Guernsey Post's continuing drive to improve its focus…