Guernsey Chamber

03/06/2026

Something is happening in Guernsey this autumn.

The Guernsey AI Sprint 2026 is a FREE, six‑week island‑wide programme running from 1 October to 12 November - and it’s open to everyone. From business leaders and frontline employees to SME owners and charities, this is for the whole island.

No tech background is needed, and there are no spectators, just people ready to get involved.

Across the six weeks, you’ll have the chance to take part in hands-on workshops, explore live AI tools you can start using straight away, hear from local and national experts, join cross-sector hackathons tackling real Guernsey challenges, and connect through a series of events - all leading up to a closing Gala Dinner.

AI has never been more accessible. The tools are here, and so is the opportunity.

Are you All‑In? Register to be the first to know more 👉 https://ai-sprint.gg/

28/05/2026

We’re about to announce something really exciting with a major focus on AI and helping SMEs and start-ups embrace the opportunities ahead. And this year’s Chamber Gala Dinner is going to be the grand finale of that programme!

We’re looking for a Community Tech Partner to join us - a business that wants to champion innovation, support access for smaller businesses, and be right at the centre of the conversation around AI and the future economy.

If that sounds like something your organisation would like to be part of, please get in touch - we’d love to talk.

22/05/2026

Government is looking to increase the minimum wage rates and remove the young persons rate from 1 October 2026. We want to make sure your voice is heard on these changes.

Please complete our survey, which covers the three key proposals:

▪️Increase the minimum wage from £12.60 to £13.10 per hour
▪️Equalisation of the young person's rate (currently £11.35) with the adult rate of £13.10
▪️Increases to the accommodation and food offsets

Fill this in today 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/986VXDD

21/05/2026

Guernsey businesses spoke. Government listened.
Following sustained engagement by the Chamber on behalf of our members, Government is revising its Social Security proposals that are part of the GST+ package. The key outcomes we expect to see in revised proposals are:
- Gradual phasing of increases
- Employed and self-employed treatment aligned with an income tax deduction introduced for employer contribution
- Social Security applied on earned income only
- Adjustments to the Social Security allowance and the 20% income tax threshold to balance the overall package.

This is the direct result of member feedback and constructive partnership with government. Full press release in the link below. 👇

20/05/2026

Have you booked your seat yet?

There are just a few tickets left for our Chamber Lunch on 12 June at Old Government House Hotel and Spa, kindly sponsored by Guernsey Electricity Limited

Don't miss the chance to hear from the States' Chief Executive Boley Smillie and ask him your questions.

Final tickets available at guernseychamber.com/events

19/05/2026

Tax is high on the agenda this week. We’ve got 8 hours of meetings in the diary focused on tax reform, alongside ongoing discussions, and emails with members, stakeholders and government. Yesterday saw the publication of the corporate tax report, today we’re attending a GST session, and on Thursday we’ll be hosting a social security briefing for our members.

We’re staying closely engaged on all of these developments and will share a clear summary of the key updates and what they mean for members at the end of the week.

14/05/2026

Government is looking to increase the minimum wage rates and remove the young persons rate from 1 October 2026.

We want to make sure your voice is heard on these changes.

Please complete our survey, which covers the three key proposals:

▪️Increase the minimum wage from £12.60 to £13.10 per hour
▪️Equalisation of the young person's rate (currently £11.35) with the adult rate of £13.10
▪️Increases to the accommodation and food offsets

Take part in the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/986VXDD

11/05/2026

Guernsey businesses: Your payroll costs are about to increase.

The Government's Social Security reform is in reality for employers an increase in contributions - with no allowances, no offsets, and changes accelerating faster than previously agreed.

We've published a full member briefing so you can understand what's actually changing, who pays, and by how much.

Read the briefing: guernseychamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Chamber-Briefing-Proposed-Social-Security-Reform-1.pdf

Then join us Thursday 21st May at 8am at Camilla's Café where we'll walk through the detail, answer your questions, and make sure your concerns are heard by Government.

Register here: guernseychamber.glueup.com/event/social-security-changes-180113/

Don't wait until it's too late to understand the potential impact on your business.Guernsey Chamber of Commerce is hosting an exclusive members-only briefing on the proposed Social Security reforms currently under consideration and what they could mean for your bottom line.These policy changes repre...

07/05/2026

We are excited to announce that we have a new President and Vice President.

Brooke Kenyon (right), a Chartered PR Practitioner with over 20 years of experience and Managing Director of Orchard, says: "My focus will be on making sure every member feels the real, tangible value of being part of this community."

Nicholas Collinson(left), Founder and Director of Alnistar, remarks that "I'm looking forward to playing my part in strengthening connections and continuing to make Chamber a place where great things happen for Guernsey's business community."

These appointments also follow a milestone year us at the Chamber, in which we delivered:

- Over 30 events to more than 2,000 attendees
- Led the cross-sector G8 Voice of Guernsey Business report
- Drove key initiatives including the Sustainable Business Initiative and St Malo trade connections

For more information please visit guernseychamber.com/news/our-new-president-and-vice-president

06/05/2026

We are aware of a phishing email scam claiming to sell our membership database.

Please do not click any links in the email. Follow your internal processes.

Rest assured, we would never sell your data. Stay vigilant!

For information on how to spot phishing emails - please visit https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/report-scam-email