Guernsey

.gg is the country code top-level domain for Guernsey. It is administered by Island Networks. ...more on Wikipedia about ".gg"

BBC Radio Guernsey is the BBC Local Radio service for the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Alderney. It broadcasts from its studios in St Sampsons on 93.2 FM and 1116 AM, and also via streaming audio over the Internet, where presenters such as Jenny Kendall-Tobias are rapidly gaining an international following. ...more on Wikipedia about "BBC Radio Guernsey"

Bordeaux Harbour is a fishing port and bay in the parish of Vale in the north east of Guernsey. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bordeaux Harbour"

Castle Cornet is a large castle in Guernsey, and former tidal island, which is now part of one of the breakwaters of St Peter Port's harbour, the main one in the island. ...more on Wikipedia about "Castle Cornet"

The Channel Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Normandy, France, in the English Channel. They comprise two separate bailiwicks: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. ...more on Wikipedia about "Channel Islands"

The Clameur De Haro is an ancient legal injunction of restraint employed by a person that believes they are being wronged by another at that moment. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clameur de haro"

Crown dependencies are possessions of the British Crown, as opposed to overseas territories or colonies of the United Kingdom. They include the Channel Island bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea. None forms a part of the United Kingdom, being separate jurisdictions, nor do they form part of the European Union. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crown dependency"

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Dgèrnésiais, also known as Guernésiais, Guernsey French, Guernsey Norman French, or patois is the variety of Norman language spoken in Guernsey. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dgèrnésiais"

The Present flag of Guernsey was adopted in 1985 and consists of the red cross of St. George with an additional gold cross within it. The Gold cross represents Duke William of Normandy, who had such a cross on his flag in the Battle of Hastings. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of Guernsey"

Fort Grey is a Martello Tower on the west coast of Guernsey. It is now open as a local history museum. Formerly known by the name Chateau de Rocquaine (Castle of Rocquaine) because of its location in the bay of Rocquaine in the west of the island, it is also coloquially know as the "cup and saucer". ...more on Wikipedia about "Fort Grey"

The Bailiwick of Guernsey ( French: Bailliage de Guernesey) is a British crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey"

Guernsey Airport is the only airport on the island of Guernsey. It is located in the Forest, a parish in Guernsey. It was officially opened on 5 May 1939. However, regular air services only commenced in October 1946. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey Airport"

The Guernsey is a small, cream-and-brown breed of dairy cattle, renowned for the high butterfat content of its milk, as well as its hardiness and genial disposition. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey cattle"

The British Crown Dependency of the Bailiwick of Guernsey has its own currency, the Guernsey pound, which is linked to the Pound Sterling. As a consequence, the States of Guernsey mints its own coins. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey coins"

The Guernsey Cricket Association is the cricket governing body for the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. It was founded in 1927. It joined the England and Wales Cricket Board so the Guernsey cricket team could play in the 38 Counties competition. It became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council in June 2005. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey Cricket Association"

The Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis) is a South African plant with handsome lily-like flowers, naturalized on the island of Guernsey. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey Lily"

The pound is the currency used in Guernsey. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey pound"

Guernsey Telecom was the name of the telephone service provider owned by the States of Guernsey, the government of Guernsey, Channel Islands. On 30 May 2002, it was sold to Cable and Wireless in a deal worth £30 million. From 30 September 2002, it was rebranded as Cable & Wireless Guernsey. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guernsey Telecom"

The Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey is the representative of the British monarch in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a Crown dependency of the British Crown. The role of the Lieutenant Governor is to act as the de facto head of state in Guernsey. The Lieutenant Governor also liases between the Governments of Guernsey and the United Kingdom. The holder of this office is also ex officio a member of the States of Guernsey but may not vote and, by convention, speaks in the Chamber only on appointment and on departure from post. The duties are primarily diplomatic and ceremonial. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey"

Lihou is a small tidal island (95 vergees; 7ha) that is part of the Channel Islands. It lies off the west coast of Guernsey and is the most westerly point in the Channel Islands. Coordinates: . The island was bought by the States of Guernsey in January 1995. Lihou is connected to Guernsey at low tide by an ancient stone causeway between the island and L'Eree headland. It is part of the Parish of St. Peter's. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lihou"

The National Trust of Guernsey is an association which aims to preserve and enhance the beauty, historic buildings and heritage of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Trust of Guernsey" shortopedia moments.

The Pink Ladies are a breast cancer support group located in Guernsey in the Channel Islands. A registered charity, they offer emotional, practical and financial support for women in Guernsey with breast cancer. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pink Ladies"

Robert Joseph Farnon ( July 24, 1917 – April 22, 2005) was a Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player. ...more on Wikipedia about "Robert Farnon"

Sarnia Cherie is used as the anthem of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands. 'Sarnia' is a traditional Latin name for the island, hence, the title translates as "Guernsey Dear". George Deighton wrote "Guernsey Dear" in 1911, with Domenico Santangelo subsequently composing the tune later that year. In 2005, the Chief Minister, Laurie Morgan, called for an updated version, which seems to have been abandoned after it met with near-universal opprobrium. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sarnia Cherie"

St Peter Port Harbour is located in St Peter Port. It was a natural anchorage used by the Romans but it is now Guernsey's main port for passengers. However, a lot of cargo is shipped from St Sampson's harbour. ...more on Wikipedia about "St Peter Port Harbour"

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