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…
Heritage is society’s physical memory
Or Why Nobody Photographs Admiral Park Wander St Peter Port on a summer’s day and count those taking photographs. The results are invariably the same: thousands of images of the…
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…
Heritage Protection Without Support
How Guernsey’s planning system fails owners willing to restore derelict buildings. In this article I examine one recent case, but the issues identified could apply to almost all listed buildings…
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…
Lies, lies and more damned lies
EX-CHIEF OFFICER RUARI HARDY AND DEPUTY ROB PROW Last Saturday, local media outlets—perhaps unwittingly—launched what amounted to a free PR campaign for former Chief Officer Ruari Hardy. Headlines praised his…
Home Affairs: Rapsits & Terrorists Will Hide in Your Home!
Guernsey’s Home Affairs has been caught sneaking laws past States Members (by a member of the public). Now, with its hand in the cookie jar, the Committee is scrambling. And…
(ex) Chief Officer Accused of Lying: Home Affairs Looks the Other Way
Last year, footage showing five officers assaulting a detainee (‘D’) found its way onto social media, receiving over 800k views. They struck and kicked D, then forcefully stripped him while…
Is Guernsey Heading for Vigilante Rule?
by Matt Waterman Amongst my classmates and football teammates at primary school was a kid named Andy Cluett. According to the Guernsey Press of 4th February 2025 (p10) AC was…