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This week sees the launch of the seventh annual Dog Awareness Week in the UK by the CWU and Royal Mail. It is supported by a wide range of organisations and animal charities including the PDSA, the National Police Chief's Council, and the National Dog Wardens Association. A special Dog Awareness Week postmark will be applied to all stamped items from Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July, both in the…

Guernsey Post scooped top environmental honours at the UK Motor Transport Awards on Wednesday evening winning the Low Carbon Award. The prestigious event which takes place in London was attended by over 1,400 key industry personnel. Having been shortlisted with four other companies Guernsey Post came out on top against some very strong competition including the global distribution and delivery…

Following the recent purchase of electric vehicle number 82, Guernsey Post completes the migration from a diesel to an all-electric home delivery fleet. Boley Smillie, Chief Executive of Guernsey Post said "We started the transition to electric vehicles back in 2016 and we are really pleased to have reached this important milestone. The project has been a real success and the vehicle fleet has…

Guernsey Post announce changes to its postal tariff Guernsey Post has announced that it will be introducing changes to its postal products and the associated rates from Monday 1st April 2019. In summary, the headline changes are as follows: - • The cost of a Bailiwick letter will rise by 2p from 46p to 48p• The price of a UK letter will rise by 3p from 62p to 65p, which is still 5p below the…

Simon Milsted has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at Guernsey Post Ltd. Simon Milsted has been a non-executive director of Guernsey Post since 2011. He is a Chartered Accountant and has previously been Regional President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Since moving to the Island in 2010, Simon has pursued an active engagement with…

Canada Post are advising of a severe backlog following industrial action which took place between 22 October and 27 November.  We are accepting items for Canada, but please be advised that these will be severely delayed for several weeks, including the peak Christmas season and potentially through to March 2019.  This will affect all Parcelforce Worldwide Global Priority and Global Value…

Postal Headquarters will be the location for the largest solar array in the Channel Islands.  Guernsey Electricity and Guernsey Post have announced plans for the installation of the largest solar array in the Channel Islands. The project will help both companies reach significant milestones in their ambitions for the generation and use of renewable energy. The new solar array will be…

Appealing to all 16 to 30 year olds - you could save a life! If you are in good health you can join the Anthony Nolan stem cell register this week in person and potentially save a person suffering from blood cancer. The Anthony Nolan Team from the UK will be in Guernsey on Tuesday 31st July and Wednesday 1st August for four public events where you will be able to register. Come along say hi, fill…

Guernsey Post supports St James to deliver golden tickets! St James's, the Charity responsible for the management and long-term maintenance of St James Concert Hall, is being supported by Guernsey Post, who will be delivering the new quarterly calendar of events to properties and businesses across the Bailiwick this  Jon Bisson, Executive Director at St James said "We are really excited to be…

Keep the Christmas Lights bright! The St Peter Port Christmas Lights Charity is working with Guernsey Post and the Channel Islands Cooperative Society again this year to raise funds to keep the Christmas Lights bright in St Peter Port. From Monday 30th April posties will once again be delivering donation envelopes to residents and businesses. Dawn Gallienne, Head of Corporate Engagement at…