| 1967 |
With the introduction of asphalt for road making,
crushed granite was no longer required and exports ceased from Guernsey
in 1967. A total of 4,147,975 tons of granite was exported to Britain.
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| 1973 |
Channel Island granted Associate status of the EEC |
| 1975 |
Oil crisis leads to bankruptcy of many tomato growers |
| 1978 |
Queen Elizabeth II re-visits the islands |
| 1980s |
Major international banks move to the islands. |
| 1982 |
QEII Marina built.
Roman wreck "Asterix" found in St Peter Port
harbour mouth by diver
Richard Keene
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| 1995 |
Prince Charles commemorates 50th anniversary
of Liberation |
| 1999 |
Millennium celebrations and large street parties in St
Peter Port & St Helier |
| 2000 |
Electricity submarine cable linked to European grid |
| 2008 |
Guernsey abolishes corporation tax except for regulated
entities (10%) and utilities (20%) |
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Guernsey Electricity explores possibility of giant wind
turbines but woul need 14 60 metr high towers to meet a proposed target
of 10% electricity from renewable sources by 2012 ans 20% by 2020. |
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