'No dates set' for removal of border restrictions in Guernsey
Guernsey's Civil Contingencies Authority has insisted that no date has been set for when travel restrictions might be lifted in the Bailiwick.
The CAA has moved to rebuff claims made on social media by Deputy Charles Parkinson, the Vice-President of the States' Trading Supervisory Board, who tweeted that he had it on 'senior authority' that the island's borders would be open by the beginning of August.
Deputy Heidi Soulsby dismissed the claim as 'speculation', saying no decisions had been made about how Guernsey would move towards fully reopening to inbound travel.
Deputy Soulsby added that it was logical that if the vaccine was rolled out to all adults by the end of July, there would be a 'considerable' easing of restrictions - but reiterated that conversations were ongoing.
A spokesperson for the Civil Contingencies Authority also refuted the claims made by Deputy Parkinson.
In a press conference on Wednesday 24 February, members of the CAA would not be drawn on a longer term lockdown exit plan following the UK's announcement of a 'roadmap' towards easing restrictions on Monday.
Chief Minister Deputy Peter Ferbrache said making longer term forecasts at this stage was 'pointless', as it risks giving islanders false hope if circumstances change.