..and how dishonesty flourishes in the dark...
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…
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,…
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…
The recent revelations at the Post Office inquiry have highlighted the dangers of using legal privilege to conceal the truth1. Paula Vennells, the former Post Office chief executive, attempted to…
There is an assertion often made by our Civil Service in Guernsey that the privilege attaching to legal advice given by the Law Officers belongs to the Law Officers and…
Civil services often employ various strategies to avoid accountability when commissioning or conducting reviews of their conduct. These strategies can significantly undermine the transparency and effectiveness of the review process,…
The Scrutiny Management Committee is delaying its investigation into the alleged staff-led ‘cover-up’ of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital redevelopment costs until they receive a report from former States Head of…
This critique addresses the recent statement from Guernsey’s Committee for Home Affairs regarding the legal costs incurred in defending police officers against a court case. The Committee’s statement follows an…
A cover-up by staff over soaring costs to redevelop the hospital is being cited as proof of a “broken culture” in the States. Deputy Gavin St Pier, a former Chief…
Senior officials at Policy & Resources (P&R) were aware of the escalating costs of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital redevelopment for over two months before informing their committee members. The £30…