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bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández
What happens now after Guernsey's election? John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterKit HannahGetty ImagesGuernsey's system of government is made up of one senior committee, principal committees and several other boardsThe votes have been counted, the posters are coming down and we now know the 38 next members of Guernsey's new government. So what comes next?
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bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Race to become next chief minister beginsJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCDeputy Jonathan Le Tocq served as chief minister between 2014 and 2016The race to become Guernsey's top politician is under way, with deputies announcing their intention to run. Former chief minister Jonathan Le Tocq has said he would be willing to run for president of the Policy and Resources Committee (P&R) "to offer a degree of stability".
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baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
New Study Suggests Cancer May Be Detectable in Blood Years Before Symptoms AppearA new study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins University suggests that cancer may be detectable in the blood up to three years before a formal diagnosis. The study, published in the journal Cancer Discovery, may open new avenues for early cancer detection -- and potentially life-saving interventions. Researchers focused on detecting tumor-derived genetic material in blood samples.
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bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández
How candidates were rated at BBC election eventsJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCBailey is part of Guernsey's Youth Forum and attended almost all of the BBC election eventsAcross eight BBC events, candidates in Guernsey's general election were questioned and tested - everything from their body language was analysed, to their ability to think on their feet - while one voter rated them all out of 10 on their performance.
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baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Achilles tendon injuries are among the most common and debilitating issues faced by active individuals, from professional athletes to recreational players. Recently, Tiger Woods was sidelined from the 2025 Masters Tournament due to a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained while training at home. He underwent surgery last month. This incident reignited conversations about the nature, causes, and treatment of Achilles injuries. Justin M.
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bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández
States hopefuls urged to find 'sensible solutions'John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCHenry Smith said he was prioritising candidates who would be willing to work collaborativelyGuernsey voters have called for candidates to work together to find consensus in the next States. Thousands of islanders are expected to cast their votes when the island goes to the polls on Wednesday.
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bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Leaving chief minister warns on corporate tax moveJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCDeputy Lyndon Trott OBE is set to stand down at this general election after almost three decades in local politicsGuernsey's next assembly should not make big changes to the island's corporate tax regime, the outgoing president of Policy and Resources (P&R) has warned.
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bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Swap shoppers want action on educationJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCClean Earth Trust volunteer Jenny Murphy said she felt there had not been a lot of focus on education at this electionPeople in Guernsey have shared their election priorities and concerns about the future of education at a monthly swap shop. The event was hosted by the Clean Earth Trust at KGV, Rue Cohu ahead of the election on 18 June.
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Tax changes dominate finance election roadshowJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCGodfray Guilbert said the biggest election issue for him was balancing the booksOn a visit to the shops, Gill Freeman said States finances need fixing but through a rise income tax rather than GSTThe roadshow on the state of the island's finances was held in Forest on Friday. Gill Freeman was among people to attend and said her top election issue was balancing the books.
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baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Hidden Health Risks, Costs of Teen Skincare Trends on Social MediaResearchers are shedding light on a growing health concern: the increasing use of complex skincare routines among girls aged 7 to 18, driven largely by social media content, according to a new peer-reviewed study from Northwestern Medicine, published this week in Pediatrics. The study found that many of these routines — popularized on platforms like TikTok — may do more harm than good.
