IT projects – the disaster continues
Guernsey squandered £42 million on two IT projects that failed to deliver. Politicians were misled about the true state of the MyGov and Revenue Service programmes, which floundered despite substantial…
States IT Wastage: Warnings Ignored, Millions Lost
The States of Guernsey now concedes that at least £42 million has been squandered on two failed IT projects. Deputy Marc Laine, Policy & Resources’ newly appointed IT adviser, has…
The Do-Nothing Deputy
‘The People’s Deputy’ was a title specifically chosen to emphasise the democratic nature of the role. The ‘People’s’ prefix highlighted that these individuals were elected by the public, distinguishing them…
Can the States deliver real reform in the public sector?
In his recent Guernsey Press Politics Podcast, new States chief executive Boley Smillie spoke of efficiency savings and better IT systems While these operational improvements have their place, Guernsey’s civil…
Proposed Questions to the Law Officers of the Crown on Privilege
Introduction These questions would be submitted to the Law Officers of the Crown to obtain clear and authoritative clarification on matters of client status and legal professional privilege in the…
Perelle Bunker Rejection: Lawful Power Exercised Unlawfully?
The Development & Planning Authority’s rejection of plans to convert a Perelle bunker into housing reveals an interesting distinction between possessing legal powers and exercising them lawfully. The Facts A…
Accountability and Transparency: The Case for Reform in Guernsey’s Public Administration
‘Buried cash incident’ exposes systemic governance and oversight failures The recent admission that Guernsey’s Civil Service mislaid £31,000 in charitable funds – for fifteen years – and the recent announcement…
Sister’s Appointment to Senior Crown Role Raises Eyebrows
The appointment today of Hilary Pullum as HM Comptroller (HMC) and Deputy Receiver General—serving under her sister, Megan Pullum, HM Procureur (HMP) and Receiver General—has reportedly sparked “public concerns,” according…
Laws Are Not Enough: When Training Fails, Victims Pay the Price
In Guernsey’s close-knit community, the trust survivors of violent crime place in me is both humbling and heavy. Women and families share their stories of pain and betrayal, often unreported…
Spin
I read this: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/news-ge/home-affairs-apologises-for-mistake-in-police-chief-statement/ piece in Bailiwick Express with interest. It’s based on this media release: I’d expect the States to handle claims of the former Chief Office lying under…