John Fernandez

Guernsey

Political Reporter at BBC Radio Guernsey

Dad to Renly. @BBCGuernsey Political Reporter.

Articles

'I love this place but have nowhere to go'

3 days ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

'I love this place but I have nowhere to live'John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCVirgilio Henriques said he was homeless for seven months and now lives in his carFor seven months Virgilio Henriques was homeless in Guernsey, living in a cold garage and then sleeping in his car. "It's horrible, I don't wish it for anyone," he said. Now living more securely in staff accommodation, he is appalled by his experience of homelessness. "I was washing myself with baby wipes.
Guernsey election manifestos labelled 'dull' by leading academic

6 days ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Academic calls third of election manifestos 'dull'John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCThe election will take place on 18 JuneA third of manifestos printed in the States of Guernsey's election booklet have been labelled "dull" and "not very engaging" by an expert in Channel Island elections. Associate Professor in Marketing at Nottingham University Business School, Dr Christopher Pich has looked through the 278 page booklet online.
Guernsey staff accommodation disgraceful - Lansdown

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Image caption, Billionaire businessman Steve Lansdown said addressing the island's housing crisis needed to be a top priority for the new StatesBBC Guernsey political reporterConcerns about the cost and quality of housing in the island were the overwhelming issue for voters at BBC Guernsey's second election roadshow. Steve Lansdown, owner of La Grande Mare Hotel, labelled some of the rental accommodation for staff moving to the island as "disgraceful".
Guernsey staff accommodation disgraceful

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

Staff accommodation disgraceful - LansdownJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCBillionaire businessman Steve Lansdown told our election roadshow addressing the island's housing crisis needs to be a top priorityConcerns about the cost and quality of housing in the island were the overwhelming issue for voters at BBC Guernsey's second election roadshow.
Young people question whether Guernsey is affordable

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

Young people question whether island is affordableJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCEmily, 16, was not sure whether she had a future in Guernsey because of the high cost of housingWith Guernsey being one of the few places around the world where people aged 16 can vote in elections, the BBC spoke to a group of young people about the issues that matter to them.
Guernsey politicians request £10m QE2 marina gate replacement

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

Politicians request £10m for new QEII marina gateJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCThe QEII Marina gate has been in use since the facility opened in 1987Replacing the gates of Guernsey's Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Marina could cost about £10m according to the president of the States Trading Supervisory Board (STSB). STSB has approached Policy and Resources (P&R) to discuss how the project could be funded.
The Mill CEO: Help Bloomington become city of support where start-up businesses flourish

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

John FernandezIt's Your BusinessSomething is happening in the heart of Bloomington. You can feel it in the Trades District — where startups, researchers and creative thinkers are transforming ideas into energy. You can see it in The Mill, in the Kiln, The Forge, Bloomington’s new modern office building, in the planning for new housing and a full-service hotel just blocks from downtown. But this momentum isn’t just about buildings or business.
The Mill CEO: Help Bloomington become city of support where start-up businesses flourish

2 weeks ago | reporter-times.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

John FernandezIt's Your BusinessSomething is happening in the heart of Bloomington. You can feel it in the Trades District — where startups, researchers and creative thinkers are transforming ideas into energy. You can see it in The Mill, in the Kiln, The Forge, Bloomington’s new modern office building, in the planning for new housing and a full-service hotel just blocks from downtown. But this momentum isn’t just about buildings or business.
Guernsey election roadshow dominated by cost-of-living concerns

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

Cost-of-living concerns dominate first roadshowJohn FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCBBC Guernsey is hosting four election roadshows to hear the views of islandersControlling the cost of living and building more homes were highlighted as the key issues for people at BBC Guernsey's first election roadshow. Voters at Pembroke Bay said unless these issues were tackled, they saw a "bleak" future for the island.
Why has 'the buzz' worn off Guernsey elections?

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

Why has 'the buzz' worn off island elections? John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCOfficials said 27,316 people signed up for Guernsey's electoral roll to vote this year, around 3,000 fewer than in 2020In 2020 a new voting system attracted record numbers to sign up to Guernsey's electoral roll but five years later "the buzz has worn off" according to a leading academic.