John Fernandez

Guernsey

Political Reporter at BBC Radio Guernsey

Dad to Renly. @BBCGuernsey Political Reporter.

Articles

What happens now after Guernsey's general election?

1 week ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

What happens now after Guernsey's election? John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterKit HannahGetty ImagesGuernsey's system of government is made up of one senior committee, principal committees and several other boardsThe votes have been counted, the posters are coming down and we now know the 38 next members of Guernsey's new government. So what comes next?
Race to become next Guernsey chief minister begins

1 week ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Race to become next chief minister beginsJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCDeputy Jonathan Le Tocq served as chief minister between 2014 and 2016The race to become Guernsey's top politician is under way, with deputies announcing their intention to run. Former chief minister Jonathan Le Tocq has said he would be willing to run for president of the Policy and Resources Committee (P&R) "to offer a degree of stability".
How candidates were rated across eight BBC election events

1 week ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

How candidates were rated at BBC election eventsJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCBailey is part of Guernsey's Youth Forum and attended almost all of the BBC election eventsAcross eight BBC events, candidates in Guernsey's general election were questioned and tested - everything from their body language was analysed, to their ability to think on their feet - while one voter rated them all out of 10 on their performance.
Voters urge Guernsey States hopefuls 'not to live in bubble'

1 week ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

States hopefuls urged to find 'sensible solutions'John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCHenry Smith said he was prioritising candidates who would be willing to work collaborativelyGuernsey voters have called for candidates to work together to find consensus in the next States. Thousands of islanders are expected to cast their votes when the island goes to the polls on Wednesday.
Outgoing Guernsey chief minister warns over corporate tax changes

1 week ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Leaving chief minister warns on corporate tax moveJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCDeputy Lyndon Trott OBE is set to stand down at this general election after almost three decades in local politicsGuernsey's next assembly should not make big changes to the island's corporate tax regime, the outgoing president of Policy and Resources (P&R) has warned.
Shoppers want action on education at Guernsey's general election

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Swap shoppers want action on educationJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCClean Earth Trust volunteer Jenny Murphy said she felt there had not been a lot of focus on education at this electionPeople in Guernsey have shared their election priorities and concerns about the future of education at a monthly swap shop. The event was hosted by the Clean Earth Trust at KGV, Rue Cohu ahead of the election on 18 June.
Strong support for GST at BBC Guernsey's southern roadshow

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Tax changes dominate finance election roadshowJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCGodfray Guilbert said the biggest election issue for him was balancing the booksOn a visit to the shops, Gill Freeman said States finances need fixing but through a rise income tax rather than GSTThe roadshow on the state of the island's finances was held in Forest on Friday. Gill Freeman was among people to attend and said her top election issue was balancing the books.
Guernsey 'floating voters' want education and housing prioritised

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

'Floating voters' want education prioritisedJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCHousing and education are the priorities for Yvonne Elliot at this general electionWith under a week to go until Guernsey's general election, we spoke to some literal floating voters swimming at Havelet Bay to find out their priorities ahead of the poll. Members of the Bluetits swimming group said they wanted to see education and housing prioritised in the next assembly.
Sea fisheries protection vessel in Netherlands for refurbishment

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Fisheries protection vessel in £500k refurbishmentJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCThe cost of the refurbishment is expected to be £510,000Guernsey's sea fisheries protection vessel, The Leopardess, is currently in the Netherlands being refurbished. According to the States of Guernsey, the project is set to cost at least £500,000.
Guernsey deputy chief minister laments island-wide voting system

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Outgoing deputy laments 'isolating' voting system John Fernandez BBC Guernsey political reporter BBC Deputy Heidi Souslby, who was Health and Social Care president during the pandemic, came second at the 2020 general election "People have to come to you, in a way that's different to the parish system, you were going to them." Soulsby said: "If I wanted to stand, it wouldn't have stopped me, but the thought of going through this really isolating existence wasn't ideal." A number of candidates...