More information needed
Has enough has been done to show the initial assumptions, calculations and analysis of the proposed tax package to make an informed decision? Developing the first radical overhaul of taxation…
Why was I removed from the Police Complaints Legislation Oversight Group?
Well, it depends. It depends on which one of the several explanations offered by Home Affairs, on differing dates, you accept. And whether you are happy to accept the committee’s…
Jurats and Turtles
Finding information about Guernsey Jurats isn’t hard; it’s just hard to understand the information found. I did, however, find a rather amusing observation—borrowed, of all places, from a Jersey article—that…
Government needs to stop passing the buck
Accountability lies at the heart of a healthy democracy. It is the foundation of trust in the government. Without good accountability there are risks that the extraordinary powers granted to…
Guernsey traffic woes
Most civilised countries have laws forbidding obtaining money by deception/false pretences. It would be most surprising if, given its status as an internationally approved recognised jurisdiction, the Bailiwick of Guernsey…
The Waterman Articles
In his most recent musings, The Waterman touches upon complaining States Members, bullying, Guernsey Post, Sure, digital safety and more. Time was when our freedoms were being gradually eroded. Not…
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
What happened to Steven Turner is, by now, fairly well known—especially following his recent Guernsey Press debut. But what you might not know is that Steven may have saved someone’s…
Cannabis as an Exit Drug: A Path Away from Harder Substances
For decades, cannabis has been framed as a “gateway drug,” a substance that leads users down a slippery slope toward harder, more dangerous drugs like heroin or cocaine. This narrative,…
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…
Guernsey Police: Changing of the Guard
“Ah,” said Deputy Gollop, peering at me. “You’re the guy who wrote about me. You said you wouldn’t vote for me unless you had no other choice.” I was caught…