Articles from 2011

Royal Mail continues to work hard to clear any mail that was delayed by the unprecedented weather conditions over the Christmas period. Whilst Royal Mail expects the majority of its operations to be back on schedule over the next couple of days, Guernsey Post is continuing to receive and then deliver mail posted over the Christmas period. Boley Smillie, Chief Executive said: "We can assure all of…

After successful concluding negotiations with Royal Mail over changes to its postal rates, Guernsey Post has now resubmitted its 2011/2012 postal tariff to the Office of Utility of Regulation (OUR). Whilst the postal tariff proposed by Guernsey Post shows an increase to Letter, Large Letter and Packet rates to the UK, these are significantly better than expected and much lower than the increases…

Le Terte Postbox, Rue de Terte, Vale, is closed for essential maintenance. The Postbox will be re-opening on Wednesday 3rd August 2011.Alternative Postboxes are available nearby at Braye Road, St Sampsons & Summerfield Road, Vale. The Track Postbox, Victoria Avenue, St Peter Port, is closed for essential maintenance.The Postbox will be re-opening on Wednesday 3rd August 2011.Alternative…

Guernsey Brewery Postbox, Havelet, St Peter Port is closed for essential maintenance. The Postbox will be re-opening on Monday 8th August 2011.Alternative Postboxes are available nearby at Hauteville, St Peter Port & South Esplanade, St Peter Port. Victoria Road Postbox, St Peter Port is closed for essential maintenance. The Postbox will be re-opening on Tuesday 9th August 2011.Alternative…

Guernsey Post is saddened to hear of the recent death of long serving employee, Jamie Spandler, in Alderney.Jamie had given over 20 year's of dedicated and loyal service to Alderney Post and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this sad time.

Guernsey Post is pleased to announce that, following reassessment, it has achieved Investors in People (IIP) Silver Standard Accreditation. It is the only utility in Guernsey to achieve IIP endorsement. The company first received the IIP Standard in 2009 and was subsequently invited to apply for higher accreditation. This year Guernsey Post exceeded its own expectations and, in recognition of the…

Guernsey Post's Cycle Challenge has raised a total of £2,940 for Help a Guernsey Child. The challenge involved 27 Guernsey Post employees cycling 876 miles around Guernsey on heavy framed post bikes; which is the equivalent distance of cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats! Senior Postal Worker Paul Wakeham who, together with Steve O'Connor, arranged the challenge said: "We're thrilled to be…

Styx Internet and Learning Centre has been presented with two new specially equipped laptops, computer mice and memory sticks purchased by Guernsey Post's Supporting Together Committee. Styx Internet and Learning Centre situated in St Peters, gives Guernsey residents the opportunity to drop in every Thursday (from 10.00am) and learn how to use email and the internet. The centre is staffed by…

Guernsey Post's Marathon Relay Team achieved an impressive 3rd place out of 254 teams in Sunday's Jersey Marathon, with a time of just 2hrs. 38.58 minutes. Guernsey Post's runners; Sam Dowding, Peter Guilbert, Clint King, James de Garis and Tristan Robilliard were competing against some of Jersey's most prolific athletic teams. Tristan Robilliard said:"Racing conditions were tough but we enjoyed…

Guernsey Post is reporting an operating loss for 2010/11, having taken firm and prompt action to ensure that it was not worse. The company's underlying performance improved, however, and there is a clear strategy in place to return to profit. Guernsey Post made an operating loss of £0.9m in 2010/11 as a result of higher charges from Royal Mail, the first decline in bulk mail volumes for twenty…