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…
A New Dawn: Lessons from Guernsey’s 4/20 Event
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: DEPUTIES TINA BURY, MARC LEADBEATER, CHRIS BLIN, AIDAN MATTHEWS, GAVIN ST PIER; ORGANISER BRUCE CARUSO; AND ME Before being reshaped by Christianity, Easter was a pagan…
Lies or Incompetence?
Everyone agrees that lying is wrong, but pinning down what counts as a lie has kept linguists, philosophers, and lawyers busy for centuries. For this article, a “lie” requires two…
Are Deputies Welcome?
The question of whether Deputies should be allowed into our “The Public’s Trust Guernsey” Facebook group has sparked a lively debate among our members. Here’s how it split: 47% are…