The States of Guernsey decided to allow same-sex marriage back in December 2015. Since then the law officers have been busy drafting the law. This is now complete, and the law goes before the States at their meeting tomorrow, for ratification. The billet for the States meeting on 21st September (XXIII) can be found here.…
Channels Islands Pride week has come to an end with a big celebration event in St Helier Jersey this weekend. ITV News has reported that an estimated 5,000 people took to the streets of St Helier for the event. The weather was kinder to us than it was last weekend for the Guernsey Pride event.…
There has been some very positive media coverage following CI Pride in Guernsey on Saturday. Rainbow flag wending its way through Town Church Square, St Peter Port. Credit: Mary-D Carberry The Guernsey Press reported that the event drew thousands into St Peter Port. Ellie Jones, Vice Chair of Liberate is quoted as saying ‘It couldn’t…
We want to say a massive THANKYOU to everyone who came along yesterday (despite the rain) and helped make Guernsey’s first ever Pride such a success! Hundreds of people braved the rain to parade through St Peter Port The day started at 2pm in Candie Gardens with people assembling to listen to music, meet each…
Channel Islands Pride kicks off today in Guernsey, starting at Candie Gardens at 2pm with a picnic in the park, lots of entertainment and much more. The theme of this year’s parade is unity across the Channel Islands. The LGBTQ family is a global one that crosses national borders. When a trans woman is murdered…
Buck Angel, or Tranpa Buck as he sometimes likes to be known, has posted a message of support on his Facebook page for the first ever Guernsey Pride event, due to take place this week. You can view his video on his Facebook page, here. As an icon of popular culture, Buck Angel’s message of…
With less than a week to go before Pride week kicks off in Guernsey, the Channel Islands are Bursting with Pride. The Channel Islands Co-operative Society is #BurstingWithPride as sponsors of Channel Islands Pride. They’ve been decorating their stores inside and out with rainbow flags. Lloyds Bank, situated in the centre of St Peter Port, Guernsey,…
Where: The Venue at Fermain Valley Hotel, Guernsey When: 14th September 2016 Time: 19:30 Tickets are available from Eventbrite. Refreshments are available at the Venue Bar and popcorn is included. Parking is available at the Hotel. A 2013 Australian coming of age drama film directed by Sophie Hyde. From IMDB – 16 year old Billie’s reluctant…
There’s less than a week to go until CI Pride kicks off in Guernsey, and we’re really excited! Check out what Channel Islands Pride means to the team behind the event, the LGBTQ community, their friends and supporters in both islands. Special thanks goes to the talented Lisa Gaudion for the amazing promo video and…
The CI Pride flag was carried along Guernsey’s sea front on Friday by a group of volunteers, in order to raise awareness of the Pride event this coming Saturday. Even John Gollop turned up. We would like to say a big thank you to those who turned out to help carry our giant flag along…
