Articles from 2010

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…

Guernsey Post employees took part in a beach clean at Grandes Rocques last weekend. A group of around 30 volunteers made up of Guernsey Post employees and their families followed the seashore round the bay and collected litter as part of the annual event. Last year staff took part in a similar event at Vazon Bay and this year they were joined by Richard Lord from Sustainable Guernsey. Mr Lord…

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 advising customers that there will be no letter postal deliveries today, Wednesday 6 January, due to the slippery conditions on island roads. Parcel deliveries have gone out, as normal, as have Express and Courier deliveries. Envoy House and Smith Street branches are open and customers can access their private boxes as normal. Collections are taking place as normal this morning…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Guernsey Post is advising customers of its New Year opening hours. Normal working hours will resume at Envoy House and Smith Street on Tuesday 29 December 2009, when mail posted in the UK and the Bailiwick since Christmas Eve will be delivered. Normal hours continue until New Year's Eve, when the Envoy House parcel collection office, retail counter and customer services team will close at 4pm as…

Gordon Steele has resigned from his position as Chief Executive of Guernsey Post. The mutual decision between Mr Steele and the Board has been taken due to a difference of opinion regarding the future direction of the Company. The Board has appointed Boley Smillie as the interim Chief Executive and will meet today to consider the appointment of a new Chief Executive, a process that is likely to…