Nicci Martel, Author at Channel Eye

In conversation with Dr Nicola Brink: “Guernsey together – they’re not just words”

Nicci Martel — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:05:22 +0000

She’s been called a ‘one-woman army’ and has featured in national newspapers, while presenter Chris Evans described her as ‘an absolute genius’ and breakfast TV veteran Lorraine Kelly said, “We could have done with you over here on the mainland”. Dr Nicola Brink has been a guest of honour at everything from Channel Islands Pride […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 December 2020 at 05:05 GMT.

In conversation with Dr Nicola Brink: ‘It’s been quite the journey’

Nicci Martel — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:03:13 +0000

“Daddy, I still can’t see him.” The kid’s father shoots me an exasperated eye roll. I understand that look. I feel his pain. It’s a mercifully dry Saturday in November and, like thousands of other islanders, I’m stood touching elbows with strangers to watch Father Christmas come to Town. Looking around, I can see frazzled […]

Source: Channel Eye - Full story: 'In conversation with Dr Nicola Brink: ‘It’s been quite the journey’'.

First published by Channel Eye on 16 December 2020 at 05:03 GMT.

10 Questions with Lorie Rault, Jersey Business Head of Retail

Nicci Martel — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:37 +0000

After twenty years managing large retail stores in Jersey, Lorie Rault joined the Jersey Retail Association (JRA) as its Chief Operating Officer in 2018. Established to champion and promote the retail industry, the JRA was absorbed into Jersey Business in 2019, where Lorie is now Head of Retail. What are you watching/reading/listening to? I love silence […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 9 December 2020 at 05:00 GMT.

12 Questions with Michael Byrne, CEO of Guernsey’s Competition & Regulatory Authority

Nicci Martel — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:06:46 +0000

Michael Byrne joined the Guernsey Competition & Regulatory Authority in May 2005 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2014. Previous jobs include Chief Statistician at SDO, Head of Macro Economic Assessment at the Office for National Statistics (UK), Head of Strategy at the Independent Television Commission (UK) and Senior Manager in the Retail Competition Division […]

Source: Channel Eye - Full story: '12 Questions with Michael Byrne, CEO of Guernsey’s Competition & Regulatory Authority'.

First published by Channel Eye on 2 December 2020 at 05:06 GMT.

10 Questions with Graeme Smith, CEO Jersey Business

Nicci Martel — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:04:29 +0000

As CEO of Jersey Business, Graeme Smith is focused on the organisation’s role in delivering economic development to the island, and he works with government and partner organisations to develop collaborative working practices. Graeme was Regional Director Jersey and Gibraltar before he joined Jersey Business. Whilst there he led the RBSI and NatWest Corporate Banking […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 25 November 2020 at 05:04 GMT.

Environment focus: How utility companies are leading Guernsey’s green transition

Nicci Martel — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:02:39 +0000

In August this year, Guernsey’s government agreed to a 30-year energy strategy to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. While the Climate Change Policy and Action Plan is not a legally binding commitment, like that made by the UK government just this week, it does mirror steps taken by other jurisdictions by laying […]

Source: Channel Eye - Full story: 'Environment focus: How utility companies are leading Guernsey’s green transition'.

First published by Channel Eye on 20 November 2020 at 05:02 GMT.

10 Questions with Lindsay De Sausmarez, Guernsey’s President of Environment & Infrastructure

Nicci Martel — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:20:24 +0000

Lindsay de Sausmarez was re-elected to the States of Guernsey in October 2020 and was voted in as President of the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure and the Vice-President of the Committee for Employment & Social Security. She has a background in the creative industries, including media production, and is involved in community initiatives, […]

Source: Channel Eye - Full story: '10 Questions with Lindsay De Sausmarez, Guernsey’s President of Environment & Infrastructure'.

First published by Channel Eye on 18 November 2020 at 12:20 GMT.

Environment focus: How Jersey joined the transport revolution

Nicci Martel — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:04:25 +0000

Mobility as a service is predicted to become the next big chapter in transport and Jersey joined the revolution this year with the launch of EVie. Founder Gavin Breeze talks to Channel Eye about why islanders have embraced a new way to move In the short space of eight months, EVieBikes have become a familiar […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 November 2020 at 05:04 GMT.

Environment focus: Building back better – why a green recovery is the only recovery

Nicci Martel — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:02:07 +0000

Channel Eye talks to PwC CI’s climate change specialist Ali Cambray about her career in environmental advocacy and why a green agenda must be central to Jersey’s recovery plans. We have nine years left, according to the world’s leading climate scientists – just nine years to take action and keep the rise in global temperatures […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 November 2020 at 05:02 GMT.

Environment focus: Save pennies, save the planet – how the app Gander is fighting food waste

Nicci Martel — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:03:28 +0000

The impact of food waste on the environment is a disaster but one mobile app is trying to help change consumer behaviour, one clearance item at a time. Nicci Martel talks to its founder, Ashley Osborne, about how Gander can make a difference I have an obsession: yellow stickers. As any bargain hunter will tell […]

Source: Channel Eye - Full story: 'Environment focus: Save pennies, save the planet – how the app Gander is fighting food waste'.

First published by Channel Eye on 16 November 2020 at 05:03 GMT.