The Civil Service Illusion
Why Our Deputies Keep Believing the Bureaucracy Guernsey’s political structure allows the Civil Service to dominate policymaking, despite repeated failures. Senior Deputies, even those who should know better, continue to…
Public Servants Must Answer to Those Who Pay Them
In Guernsey, the economic balance is increasingly delicate, and the burden of supporting public services falls heavily on a relatively small proportion of the population. Of the 22,000 employed individuals,…
Told you so..£200m States IT project
For me, the warning signs were there from the very beginning. Discussions I had with senior Guernsey Deputies as early as June 3, 2019 raised red flags about the Agilisys…
States IT project – £200m down the pan?
The £200 million Agilisys contract 1 has exposed severe governance failures in Guernsey’s public sector. For an island with just 15,000 taxpayers, this amounts to over £13,000 per person—a financial…
Public Trust and Authority: A Lesson for Guernsey
Public trust is the cornerstone of a functioning society. In Guernsey, where government and community often intersect closely, breaches of this trust have amplified consequences. When those in authority manipulate…
The 3 types of notice
Legal Notices in Guernsey: Actual, Constructive, and Public Legal notices serve to inform parties of their rights, obligations, or legal proceedings. In Guernsey, as elsewhere, these notices fall into three…
The Case for a Public Services Ombudsman in Guernsey, again.
PSO is needed more than ever. Guernsey has taken pride in its reputation for effective governance and robust public institutions in recent years. However, behind the scenes, all is far…
The People’s Trust
Welcome to The People’s Trust: A Movement for Guernsey’s Future We are a consortium of local families and individuals united by a shared belief: the need to protect our rights,…
Stand with Us for Good Governance – Nullify recent law change and demand the removal of Deputy Prow
The Committee for Home Affairs has compromised Guernsey’s governance, undermining justice and civil liberties. Despite clear evidence, professional advice, and public opposition, the Committee appears to prioritise personal agendas over…
Hospital Cost Review Misses the Mark on Accountability?
In a series of recent articles (linked to below) I highlighted the disturbing details surrounding the Our Hospital Modernisation (OHM) project’s Phase 2, where escalating costs were concealed from key…