Young People & Guernsey Election 2025
We’re inviting candidates to send us an 'all about me' in a suitable reading format, for young people that might be revising or taking exams. A blurb that tells us 3 key issues that are important to them in no more than 150 words, as well as what they do. We want to know what they are offering young people and why they want to ensure their candidate's manifesto is put at the top of the pile. Candidates have been inputted below in the order received.
Dr Andy Sloan
1 Get politics working again.
We must foster a culture of collaboration not confrontation.
Fix our public finances. We’ve been running a structural deficit ever since we introduced zero/10.
Kick-start economic growth
We’ve got to improve our competitiveness and encourage risk.
I’ve spent 30 years solving real-world problems. I want to put that experience to work for your future.
Mark Helyar
I want to see more housing built so that prices can be cheaper and so we don’t have homeless people living on our Island.
I want to see our economy grow so that we can provide better public services and not have to raise taxes further.
I am interested in restructuring how the government works so that it makes decisions faster, represents everyone better and saves money.
I am a qualified Advocate. (Lawyer)
Adrian Gabriel
Promoting sustainable housing development.
Protecting our environment
Prioritising and supporting local businesses and the community.
Throughout my working life I have thrived on interaction and providing a great service for all my customers.
Garry Collins
Increase mental health services to support younger Islanders.
Modern school buildings for all students.
Encourage more physical exercise to help with social skills.
I am 44 years old, born and raised in Guernsey, I have a daughter called Ida with my fiancé. I passionately believe sport cannot only have a positive impact on your physical health, but also your mental wellbeing and can improve your social skills We have a housing crisis and need more homes to support our families. Value for money & growth in our economy are still the keys to success for Guernsey. We must also increase our mental health services; Islanders across all ages need our help now. I would restrict social media for younger Islanders and discourage vaping. Our children deserve modern school buildings; we have good teachers but sort the sixth form out. I support the 5 asks from the LGBTQ+ community. We need cleaner and greener energy. I support the need for more trees & green spaces and to stop plastic pollutions of our seas.
Kerensa Gardner
I'm working on putting an end to the high turnover of staff in states settings - in particular teachers and health care workers.
I am looking into a coherent solution to the housing crisis.
I am researching tax reform, corporate or otherwise so that if possible we can avoid GST.
I spent 20 years as a teacher - the last ten at les Beaucamps and Grammar & Sixth Form - then two at Reviews and Tribunals. I stood down from that job to stand for election.
Charles Parkinson
A fair tax system is one of the foundations of a sustainable society, so I am working to reform our system of corporate taxation. We cannot afford to have companies doing business in Guernsey paying 0% tax. Guernsey’s public finances will be unbalanced unless all stakeholders pay their fair share of the cost of our pubic services. On that foundation, we need to build a more diverse economy, with a wider range of career opportunities . I think it would assist that cause to establish an international university on Guernsey.
To make it possible for people to build their careers in Guernsey, we must solve the affordable housing crisis. It’s already expensive to live here, so I oppose GST
Guernsey must be an inclusive community, where diversity is celebrated, not just tolerated. We spend £50,000 a year jailing people for offences involving cannabis, which is wasteful and destructive.
Lindsay de Sausmarez
Create more housing to give young people more viable, affordable options to live here independently.
Invest in our education system to improve choice, opportunities and outcomes.
Focus on sustainability (economic, social and environmental) so that future generations can thrive.
Young people are the most important stakeholders in Guernsey's future. I've been a deputy for nine years, and a few years ago I brought a successful proposal that all policy decisions must take the needs of future generations into account, because many of the decisions that we make now will affect you when you're my age and beyond. I have four children of my own (ranging from Y1 to Y11) and I've been involved in loads of youth-centred initiatives, so I'm very interested and invested in young people and their future here in Guernsey. My key priorities include housing, health, education, public finances, people and the environment, and I’m good at getting things done – for example around housing, climate action, clean energy, transport, water standards, flood defences, protection from discrimination, animal welfare, nature, and plenty more. Come and have a chat if you’d like to find out more.
Yvonne Burford
The States must consider young people in all its decisions. It has a key role to help realise the vision of the Youth Commission, to ‘empower youth, shape futures and enable young people to be inspired and prepared for the future they dream of’.
Housing needs to be affordable so that young people don’t feel they are priced out of their island home, and so they can see a future here if that is what they want, now or when returning to the island to perhaps start a family.
Education is key. In the last five years, young people have endured the difficulties created by the pandemic and the disruption resulting from changes in the education system. We need stability now, all the while looking to make improvements and offer better choices. Support at an early stage with emotional wellbeing for those in need will help avert future problems.
This term I was President of Scrutiny, championing transparency in government. I was previously Environment minister – the environment being an issue close to my heart. I have supported numerous social policy issues this term including increases in the minimum wage and all parts of the discrimination legislation.
Lee Van Katwyk
I am passionate to see reform to our government—in the form of a reduction to the number of deputies—which will slim down and smooth out the decision making process.
I am also very keen to see the next States Assembly help the island's youth to stay on island by providing interest free savings accounts for the purpose of buying their first Guernsey house.
I am dedicated to striving together with whoever is elected to help revive Guernsey’s economy so our islands can thrive for years to come.
Currently, I am a teacher at Guernsey's Les Nichols Prison, where I teach English and various life skills classes.
Lexi Lundberg
Looking at revenue streams, to include a corporation tax review which is essential to ensure corporations pay their fair share, Guernsey people cannot afford GST, additionally the wind farm project which could bring in more than GST and a rise in income tax combined.
Reduction in the cost of doctors appointments by raising the medical grant.
Supporter of the new post 16 campus at Les Ozouets and would work towards seeing this completed in the coming term.
Andrew R. Le Lievre
The island is facing a very serious housing problem. The long-term impact will most likely fall on the shoulders of the younger generations. Property is too expensive, rents are too high, and the cost of building is beyond most Islanders. The government must commence a radical build programme immediately.
The States is not getting to grips with improvements to Secondary Education at the speed it promised .Pupils are in leaky schools and existing schools are set to be used as offices. At the same time costs are rising due to the delays. The youth of this Island deserve better.
The number of young people in the Island no longer equal or exceed the numbers of elderly. The cost of looking after the elderly is expensive and funds to pay for it are running out. The States needs to meet this need without committing future generations to huge expense.
My experience gathered over 37 years as a civil servant, 8 years as a States Member and 4 years as a non-states member, most of which was in areas of social welfare, I believe makes me ideally placed to tackle today’s housing problems. It’s a very complicated multi-faceted issue that needs specialist input. My experience covers most areas.
Sarah Hansmann Rouxel
I’m standing for Deputy because Guernsey needs serious leadership and collaborative thinking. My background is in applied improvisation, working with people to build trust, navigate uncertainty, and solve problems together. I’ve also served as a Deputy before, so I understand how the system works and where it needs to work better.
The issues I’m working on include fixing our broken housing market, restoring trust in government, and ensuring our education system is sustainable, inclusive, and properly resourced. I’m particularly concerned about the impact of recent decisions on sixth form education, curriculum choice, and support for students with additional needs. We also need to do more to grow local skills and create clearer routes from education into meaningful careers.
Across all of this, I’m focused on joined-up policy, not just headlines, and on making sure government decisions are open, honest, and thought through.
Marc Laine
Too many young islanders are leaving Guernsey because they feel shut out, by high housing costs, limited opportunities, and decisions made without them in the room. I want to change that.
My priorities are clear: tackle the housing crisis with urgent, practical solutions; grow our economy through innovation and support for local talent; and bring States contracts back on-island to strengthen jobs and services at home.
But none of this works without you. Your ideas, your energy, your future matter. This election isn't just about policy, it's about making Guernsey a place where you can build a life, not just survive one.
I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I’m listening and I’m ready to fight for a Guernsey that hears you, values you, and builds a future with you, not just for you.
David Goy
I’ll fight for affordable homes so you can stay in Guernsey (if you wish of course).
I’ll future-proof jobs beyond finance (so you have more exciting career choices).
And I’ll fight to make Guernsey a vibrant island you’re proud to call home - not just a retirement paradise for older generations.
Singapore-trained engineer bringing 20+ years of strategic problem-solving to Guernsey's most pressing challenges. Husband to a Guernsey woman and proud father of a young daughter.
Full Stack Developer & IT Engineer - BEng(Hons), DipIT(Distinction), DipIT(Merit). | PhD Researcher (Engineering) - University of Sydney, Australia | Scholarship Recipient - Singapore Government, CSM & ANU |
Paul Montague
We need honest conversations about the effects of smartphones and social
media. I am supporting a community-led ban on smartphones for primary-age children; not
out of moral panic but genuine concern for their well-being.
Excellent education is a moral and economic necessity. People are our
greatest resource and we must help to unlock everyone’s potential. The secondary
sector has undergone major change; now we must support our schools to foster
ambition and raise aspirations. Disruption caused by poor behaviour should not hold
anyone back. We need to attract and retain committed teachers by making their work
more rewarding and sustainable.
I want to focus the housing debate on the specific needs of young people, key workers, and older people.
I returned home to Guernsey in 1995 and have spent the last 30 years working at the Grammar School (now Les Varendes High School) and Sixth Form Centre.
I care passionately about lifelong learning, fairness, and open-mindedness.
Tom Moore
I'm focused on making Guernsey fairer and more liveable for young people — that means housing you can actually access.
A lower cost of living and a long-term health strategy that meets the island's needs (including yours!).
I want to see our education system prepare you for real life in Guernsey with stronger life skills, better career guidance and a proper say in decisions that affect your future. I'm also pushing for serious action on climate and energy independence, so you can build your future here with confidence.
I served as a Douzenier for St Peter Port until late last year and have worked with several charities, especially around neurodiversity. I've had a few mini-careers — in IT, food retail, charity shops, aviation, ferries and now finance, where I work as a bookkeeper for a large pensions provider. I use research, common sense and collaboration to develop long-term solutions for Guernsey. I believe good politics listens and delivers.
Rhona Humphreys
I stand with Forward Guernsey - and alongside the other candidates we will support the building of the Windfarm, as this will have a positive effect on our environment but also be an economic enabler for the island, and create new job and training opportunities for islanders.
We will work to ensure that more homes are provided on the Island and that mechanisms such as a tax free savings account and an additional earned allowance are introduced to enable local first time buyers to have easier access to the property market.
We will ensure that any islanders returning to the island after a period of education or working away are afforded the same opportunities as non locals coming to the island to work.
I have worked in the Finance Industry for 40 years having been educated here. I brought 2 children up on the Island and realise what a unique yet challenging place it can be for our youth. I am standing for the States because I care, I want to give back, and I want this place -my home - to be a place where the future generations both can be and want to be.
Chris Nicolle
Responding to the need to ensure that our young people are happy, healthy, resilient, independent, socially and personally confident, who feel appreciated for who they are.
Promoting innovative thinking to ensure affordable housing for the long-term, not a quick fix, assuring young people of the prospect of a future on their island home.
Looking to revitalise a tourist industry, making the most of the islands unique past, thus creating lucrative opportunities in the hospitality industry.
Retired school teacher, currently a douzenier with the lead on Liberation WEEK and town twinning with Masnieres.
Stuart Jehan
Housing is one of the biggest problems in Guernsey, and we’re working on new ways to make it easier for young people to have a home without leaving the island, including empowering developers to build more affordable homes (locking-in a 30% discount) alongside a tax allowance to help our under-30’s build their savings for a house deposit.
We also have a focus on making things more affordable and creating better career opportunities on the island - more support in schools, improved access to training, and collaborating with employers over new jobs in areas like digital, green energy and healthcare.
Alongside this, we’re passionate about tackling climate change by investing in clean energy and protecting our island’s environment — from beaches and marine life to green spaces and biodiversity – because our goal is to create a fairer, greener Guernsey that gives us all pride in where we live.
I’m a candidate as part of Forward Guernsey, a political party focused on researched policies, to help improve island life. I’m locally born and educated, having spent more than a decade working internationally as a leader in governance and strategy for large multinational companies, but recently returned to the island to help young people just like you. I want to make sure there are better career opportunities, more affordable housing, and support with the rising cost of living — so that you can have a secure and positive future here in Guernsey.
Gavin St. Pier
Forward Guernsey’s vision recognises our community’s future depends on empowering you, the next generation. Every young person must be given the opportunity to receive a good education, work in a fulfilling job, and own a property. To achieve this, we propose a new Additional Earned Allowance (AEA) for all over-16s, including school leavers, graduates, and apprentices on the first £100,000 of taxable earnings until you are 30, saving up to £20,000 tax.
Higher education is extremely expensive and not available to all. We will review our higher education system to make sure we offer the right support for both local and off-island education options.
Finally, we are committed to Guernsey becoming carbon net zero by 2050.
I am a candidate for Guernsey’s only registered, policy based political party, Forward Guernsey. I have been a Deputy since 2012, including four years as Chief Minister, up until the end of the first phase of the COVID pandemic.
Jayne Ozanne
I believe communities thrive best when people have fair access to opportunity and know they are equally valued and respected, which is why I am focusing on three priorities: Creating Equal Opportunity, Re-establishing our Social Contract and Increasing our Resilience.
Given how hard life is for so many islanders, particularly younger people, single parents and marginalised groups, if elected I will challenge policies that fail to protect the vulnerable so as to create a Fair Guernsey with a fair tax structure.
My manifesto has a section focusing on younger islanders. highlighting the need for a clear strategy to help them see Guernsey as a place where they can build their future and their home – which means focusing on affordable housing, protecting the environment and properly funding education.
I currently run my own charity, the Ozanne Foundation, which tackles discrimination against LGBT people in religious settings, and am also training to be an Advocate - as there is a major need for those committed to doing Legal Aid on the island.
Nick Moakes
We need to retain young talent in Guernsey. Therefore, we need to build far more affordable homes so that young people can afford to rent or buy on our island.
We need to support local businesses and grow our economy so that we can provide career opportunities for young people across all industry sectors.
We need to balance the books so that we can provide essential services and invest in our island’s future.
I worked in finance for 25 years before going into politics. I am also a father and I want to ensure that my children have a future in Guernsey.
Kerry Barnfather
I’m standing in this election because I believe in a fair and just system for all. To ensure this can happen we first need to address the tax deficit. We can’t spend from our piggy bank if we don’t know how much is in it!
We have to address the shortage of housing as this is stunting the growth of our island now and will continue to do so in the future.
And lastly I want us to take a much broader approach to the education system as a whole and ensure the syllabus we are providing is fit for purpose.
I believe the youth on our island will have a pretty good idea about what this should look like, and it’s this collaborative effort that will make it happen.
I’m a mum of 2 beautiful daughters, both at senior school, and this means that so much of what happens over the next 4 years and beyond will have a direct impact on them. I’ve worked in the events industry for nearly two decades, and I know how to put on a good show, but this is not a one off event, this is the performance of a lifetime….
Paul Luxon
Mandatory enrolment onto the electoral roll but with touch button opt out for all
Meaningful accessibility for you all to all 40 elected deputies
Formation of a dialogue partnership - Youth Commission Forum x3/Deputies x3
Work to remove barriers that may prevent your aspirations to stay or return to Guernsey
Dr David De Lisle
In Education, I directed ESC to reinstate primary education for children of the Herm Island community and its businesses, and I supported the States Grant to the Private Colleges as they provide value for money and bring substantial benefits to the community. I formed working groups populated by States members to explore solar, wind and tidal power which resulted in scoping reports being submitted to the States on renewable energy opportunities for the Bailiwick. During this term I have worked to reform the zero ten Corporate Tax Policy and to stop wasteful government spending and the implementation of unfair taxes. Having campaigned for higher environmental standards including banning toxic chemicals such as glyphosate and PFOS since entering the States much remains to be done as our environment is precious to our health and well-being. I have campaigned to stop raw sewage fouling our coastal waters.
As a member of the Legislation Review Panel (LRP) I review, approve, and direct legislation is transmitted to the States for consideration as appropriate. The Panel reviews approximately forty pieces of legislation a year. The role of the LRP is to ensure that drafted legislation is in accordance with Resolutions agreed by the States Assembly. The Panel reviewed several pieces of financial legislation in preparation for the MoneyVal evaluation in 2024/25.
As president of Transport Licensing Authority I oversee the determination of applications for air route licenses in Guernsey. Under the quasi-open skies policy approved by the States, a Guernsey air transport licence is only required by airlines that operate routes that are designated as lifeline routes and these are the Alderney, Gatwick and Southampton routes and as such the Authority has no mandate to review services on any other routes.
Munazza Malik
Stabilise and improve education – with better access to skills, training, and career pathways.
Tackle housing affordability – so young people can live and work in Guernsey.
Boost mental health and self-care support – with lower primary care costs and better community services.
I'm Munazza Malik, standing for Deputy in 2025 elections . I believe young people deserve a strong voice in decisions shaping their future. I will fight for a stable education system that gives all students the opportunity to succeed, with better links between schools and employers to help you prepare for real-world careers. I'll push for action on housing to make it more affordable for you to stay and thrive in Guernsey. I also want primary care costs reduced and more support for mental health and self-care. I value honesty, integrity, and action – and that includes truly listening to young people.
Jennifer D Strachan
Invest in our Economy- We need to get Guernsey’s growing again to protect and create the good jobs that pay most of our taxes to fund our public services and provide housing.
Invest in our People – We don’t make things in Guernsey; our people are key. So we need to invest in the people. Education and workplace skills must be improved, particularly in technologies and AI. But people can’t learn or work well if they are struggling. We all need good mental and physical health and a safe affordable place to call home so we can flourish.
Invest in our Natural Resources – A thriving environment supports our health, attracts tourism, and creates new jobs in areas like renewable energy and eco-tourism.
I have worked in finance helping people invest in environmental companies, at Startup Guernsey assisting local entrepreneurs to grow, and with Guernsey Arts helping them raise money for local arts organisations.
Tom Rylatt
Currently, there are no deputies under the age of 37. I want to make sure young people's voices are always heard by and represented in the States. I am committed to meeting with the students of all of our secondary schools and colleges regularly.
. I want to bring a fresh perspective to the States - as someone who understands and is affected by the problems facing by young people. Issues such as housing, a shrinking rental market and how we prepare the next generation for a world of work defined by AI-driven change.
The States should be investing to make Guernsey a place that young people actually want to spend their futures in. As a deputy, I would look to enable projects such as the redevelopment of the east coast – to create new modern spaces and recreational facilities that young people will benefit from.
I am a 25-year-old Guernsey local. I studied at St Sampson’s and the Grammar Sixth Form, obtained a law degree from Sussex University and trained as a lawyer in England.
As a legal professional, I worked as a County Court advocate and then became legal assistant to a leading London barrister. Having come home, I now work on a major infrastructure project as Project Feasibility Manager for the Guernsey Development Agency.
Sally Gilman
At one school, students told me there were seven maths teachers in one year. That kind of disruption makes it hard to learn properly. I know some of you are worried about not getting the grades you hoped for and that’s not your fault. You deserve better.
How do you think we can fix this together?
We have a population crisis, yet many of you worry about housing and jobs. Some leave to study or travel and want to return, but can’t afford to live here.
How do we make Guernsey a place where young people can stay, return, and build a future?
Guernsey’s financial future depends on fresh thinking. We need your ideas, your energy, and your voice.
What changes would you make to help our island grow, survive, and thrive?
I don’t want to talk at you, I prefer to listen and work with you and your ideas.
I have grandchildren around your ages who are going through similar challenges not the same because you’re all unique and incredibly special but I do worry about their futures, just as I worry about yours. I would love to help.
YOU might be the future Chief Minister
We need to collaborate and work together for your future.
My wish for you is that you love Guernsey as much as I do. One day, I hope you’ll help make it a truly great place to live and prosper for everyone. But for now, it’s all about you and what you do next whether that’s further education, training, or work.
But remember: that’s not the whole picture.
The choices you make now can shape your adult life in ways you might not expect.
So before you act, STOP and THINK:
• Those drugs could ruin your chance to travel.
• A police record could stop you from getting your dream job.
• An unplanned pregnancy will change your life in ways you’re not yet ready for.
You are young, and you have every right to enjoy your youth but please, be careful, be kind to yourself, and don’t sell yourself short.
You are the future. We are proud of you. Never forget that.
John Gollop
My first issue is the need for politicians like me to listen to young people and be there and approachable about their concerns especially about safety , connectivity , transport , mental health 24 7 counselling service ,addiction bullying and any changes needed to legislation . We must find common bonds across the generation divide .
My second issue is Skills and Education ensuring everyone can study or develop themselves on any subject or course without fear of cost or unnecessary cancellations. I believe in pupil power, more self management of schools and the opportunity for young people to choose school places specialise and work across the class divide with less segmentation and snobby segregation working in partnership with the independent sector .
My third issue is the need for community youth clubs , free sporting and leisure games, guaranteed funding for arts crafts drama heritage and places to go from quiet safe spaces and alcohol free bars to dances , bowling , cinema 🎥 theatre 🎭 skating and other events as long as we have the funds and sponsorship to get Guernsey going again !
It is an honour to stand again for another term of four years as a Deputy. I offer a unique mixture of Continuity and Change with 28 years of experience as a front and backbencher. I believe I embrace and embody the hard working community of Guernsey and will work hard for the Bailiwick.
Diane Mitchell
Seek to address Education, Health and Social Care gaps. Support sustained economic and business-growth particularly support for small and medium enterprises .How do you think we can fix this together?
Seek to address taxation gaps, address long term housing issues and high costs of living for families, youngsters and those who are not wealthy. Support workforce retention and recruitment.
Sustain global connectivity, tourism and transport with a priority early on for ports and airports in a climate of environmental stability.
I am experienced and qualified particularly working with children and young people. I opened a school for autistic youngsters and value all people with no one left behind. I am very conscious of the impacts of social change, including cyber bullying on our future generations and prioritise broad education on the effects on young minds.
Jonathan Le Tocq
Guernsey must offer young people opportunities to train, live, and work. While time spent elsewhere is valuable, we must ensure the island remains attractive through adequate housing, economic diversity, and lifelong learning.
Politics needs a more constructive, consensus-driven culture. We require humble, pragmatic leaders who can unite the whole community.
Guernsey has always thrived through global connections—from historic trade to today’s fisheries and financial services. We must strengthen ties with Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond to seize future opportunities.
First elected in 2000, I’ve served as Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Minister, and currently Minister for External Relations. I’ve also been a church pastor and chaired what became the Youth Commission.
Heidi Salsa Almonte
Preventative Healthcare is my passion, much of which is free.
To dampen the rising costs of our largest expenditure.
Our bodies are our most Precious Asset - Many illnesses are Preventable.
To encourage a healthy lifestyle, mentally and physically, to enjoy and value our health & wellbeing more
to live better lives and have lower taxes.
Housing – to sort out the crisis.
To build on States land banks and encourage developers to do the same.
Encourage Youngsters to stay/return.
To live their dreams enticing them with good career opportunities, esp. Finance, Building Trades, Health & Social Care, plus AI forward thinkers to help grow our economy.
Tax & relocation benefits to encourage them back to their families, with affordable housing and a healthy social scene with a community vibe.
To stop the brain drain, so crucial. Youngsters are our future life blood.
I am hard working and honest, worked years in finance. A Salsa Dance Teacher & Complementary Therapist with a Passion for Politics, for the good of Guernsey.
Steve Williams
My main aim is to provide more housing for a wide range of people in the island who desperately need homes.
To fund housing and other essential needs we need to sort out the States finances, with a fairer tax system where everyone pays in, with some States cost savings, and a plan of action for economic growth.
We also need to improve our air connectivity, a sensible plan for the future of educating our young people, and solutions to our expanding health care costs.
My 40 year career in getting housing built for people unable to afford to buy or rent in the private sector stands me in good stead to use that experience and knowledge to help tackle the housing crisis in the island.
Steve Falla
A scheme to allow people to obtain their own affordable homes.
Improve the economy by encouraging and supporting business.
Give ALL islanders fair access to what they need.
I am a communicator, importantly listening as much as talking!
Chris Le Tissier
I’m working on some rapid build modular, affordable houses, to rent of buy.
Also working on how we can fill the gap in funding without GST.
We must make it more viable for young folk to stay in Guernsey rather than be forced to leave the island.
I am committed to more transparency and accountability, more affordable housing and tax fairness. We must stop local youth leaving the island, or being able to return after university. Cost of living here also plays a part. The States must stop adding to the cost of living by its own actions. Education is still not working properly. A refresh of ideas is needed.
Sasha Kazantseva-Miller
Get Guernsey Building so we have enough homes to meet the needs of all islanders, young and small.
Bring childcare allowances and holiday care support for parents to help with the cost of living and reverse the plummeting birth rate.
Launch Skills Guernsey as a partnership between government, industry, community and young people to ensure all islanders can get the skills they need throughout their lives.
My priorities are to build on what I've learned in my first term to help tackle our key challenges - housing, air connectivity, public finances, education and skills, while driving efficient public services, embracing innovation, unlocking investment and improving quality of life for everyone.
Charlie Murray-Edwards
Putting every policy and decision through a forum of young people before it can be voted on in the states.
Creating more basic housing so we can afford to live independently after education, or come back after uni without fear.
Actively revising the new school model whilst you go through it by seeing where we can improve from your (and the teaching staff’s) feedback.
You might remember me being the homeless teenager in lockdown. Well now 21 and working in hospitality after uni because it has staff accommodation. I’m one of you. All the issues that affect you- also hit me!
Tina Bury
Long term care: Right now young people, who are employed, are paying into a fund for long term care (like nursing homes) but that fund is due to run out before they will get to use it. That’s not fair — so it’s really important that the government fixes this soon, even if the choices are tough. We need to look after the grandparents of today but also your generation when you get to that age.
Fair tax: We need more money to pay for public services like education and healthcare. But I want to make sure that, before we put any more taxes on to the average working person, we make sure the big companies and wealthy people are paying their fair share. Currently there are loopholes and laws that allow them to avoid doing so and that needs to be changed before taxing everyone else more.
Education: Whatever the school system, I think education should prepare you for life, not just work. That means learning real-life skills, not just academic ones. You're not just future workers — you're the future, full stop. And we need to support all kinds of students, not just those who thrive in classrooms.
I stood for election four years ago because I believed politics should be for everyone, not just the usual suspects.
I’m standing again because people like me - single parents, renters, and those from less wealthy backgrounds - are still underrepresented.
And because there’s work still to be done.
Andrew R. Le Lievre
The island is facing a very serious housing problem. The long-term impact will most likely fall on the shoulders of the younger generations. Property is too expensive, rents are too high, and the cost of building is beyond most Islanders. The government must commence a radical build programme immediately.
The States is not getting to grips with improvements to Secondary Education at the speed it promised .Pupils are in leaky schools and existing schools are set to be used as offices. At the same time costs are rising due to the delays. The youth of this Island deserve better.
The number of young people in the Island no longer equal or exceed the numbers of elderly. The cost of looking after the elderly is expensive and funds to pay for it are running out. The States needs to meet this need without committing future generations to huge expense.
My experience gathered over 37 years as a civil servant, 8 years as a States Member and 4 years as a non-states member, most of which was in areas of social welfare, I believe makes me ideally placed to tackle today’s housing problems. It’s a very complicated multi-faceted issue that needs specialist input. My experience covers most areas.
Sarah Hansmann Rouxel
I’m standing for Deputy because Guernsey needs serious leadership and collaborative thinking. My background is in applied improvisation, working with people to build trust, navigate uncertainty, and solve problems together. I’ve also served as a Deputy before, so I understand how the system works and where it needs to work better.
The issues I’m working on include fixing our broken housing market, restoring trust in government, and ensuring our education system is sustainable, inclusive, and properly resourced. I’m particularly concerned about the impact of recent decisions on sixth form education, curriculum choice, and support for students with additional needs. We also need to do more to grow local skills and create clearer routes from education into meaningful careers.
Across all of this, I’m focused on joined-up policy, not just headlines, and on making sure government decisions are open, honest, and thought through.
Marc Laine
Too many young islanders are leaving Guernsey because they feel shut out, by high housing costs, limited opportunities, and decisions made without them in the room. I want to change that.
My priorities are clear: tackle the housing crisis with urgent, practical solutions; grow our economy through innovation and support for local talent; and bring States contracts back on-island to strengthen jobs and services at home.
But none of this works without you. Your ideas, your energy, your future matter. This election isn't just about policy, it's about making Guernsey a place where you can build a life, not just survive one.
I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I’m listening and I’m ready to fight for a Guernsey that hears you, values you, and builds a future with you, not just for you.
David Goy
I’ll fight for affordable homes so you can stay in Guernsey (if you wish of course).
I’ll future-proof jobs beyond finance (so you have more exciting career choices).
And I’ll fight to make Guernsey a vibrant island you’re proud to call home - not just a retirement paradise for older generations.
Singapore-trained engineer bringing 20+ years of strategic problem-solving to Guernsey's most pressing challenges. Husband to a Guernsey woman and proud father of a young daughter.
Full Stack Developer & IT Engineer - BEng(Hons), DipIT(Distinction), DipIT(Merit). | PhD Researcher (Engineering) - University of Sydney, Australia | Scholarship Recipient - Singapore Government, CSM & ANU |
Paul Montague
We need honest conversations about the effects of smartphones and social
media. I am supporting a community-led ban on smartphones for primary-age children; not
out of moral panic but genuine concern for their well-being.
Excellent education is a moral and economic necessity. People are our
greatest resource and we must help to unlock everyone’s potential. The secondary
sector has undergone major change; now we must support our schools to foster
ambition and raise aspirations. Disruption caused by poor behaviour should not hold
anyone back. We need to attract and retain committed teachers by making their work
more rewarding and sustainable.
I want to focus the housing debate on the specific needs of young people, key workers, and older people.
I returned home to Guernsey in 1995 and have spent the last 30 years working at the Grammar School (now Les Varendes High School) and Sixth Form Centre.
I care passionately about lifelong learning, fairness, and open-mindedness.
Tom Moore
I'm focused on making Guernsey fairer and more liveable for young people — that means housing you can actually access.
A lower cost of living and a long-term health strategy that meets the island's needs (including yours!).
I want to see our education system prepare you for real life in Guernsey with stronger life skills, better career guidance and a proper say in decisions that affect your future. I'm also pushing for serious action on climate and energy independence, so you can build your future here with confidence.
I served as a Douzenier for St Peter Port until late last year and have worked with several charities, especially around neurodiversity. I've had a few mini-careers — in IT, food retail, charity shops, aviation, ferries and now finance, where I work as a bookkeeper for a large pensions provider. I use research, common sense and collaboration to develop long-term solutions for Guernsey. I believe good politics listens and delivers.
Rhona Humphreys
I stand with Forward Guernsey - and alongside the other candidates we will support the building of the Windfarm, as this will have a positive effect on our environment but also be an economic enabler for the island, and create new job and training opportunities for islanders.
We will work to ensure that more homes are provided on the Island and that mechanisms such as a tax free savings account and an additional earned allowance are introduced to enable local first time buyers to have easier access to the property market.
We will ensure that any islanders returning to the island after a period of education or working away are afforded the same opportunities as non locals coming to the island to work.
I have worked in the Finance Industry for 40 years having been educated here. I brought 2 children up on the Island and realise what a unique yet challenging place it can be for our youth. I am standing for the States because I care, I want to give back, and I want this place -my home - to be a place where the future generations both can be and want to be.
Chris Nicolle
Responding to the need to ensure that our young people are happy, healthy, resilient, independent, socially and personally confident, who feel appreciated for who they are.
Promoting innovative thinking to ensure affordable housing for the long-term, not a quick fix, assuring young people of the prospect of a future on their island home.
Looking to revitalise a tourist industry, making the most of the islands unique past, thus creating lucrative opportunities in the hospitality industry.
Retired school teacher, currently a douzenier with the lead on Liberation WEEK and town twinning with Masnieres.
Stuart Jehan
Housing is one of the biggest problems in Guernsey, and we’re working on new ways to make it easier for young people to have a home without leaving the island, including empowering developers to build more affordable homes (locking-in a 30% discount) alongside a tax allowance to help our under-30’s build their savings for a house deposit.
We also have a focus on making things more affordable and creating better career opportunities on the island - more support in schools, improved access to training, and collaborating with employers over new jobs in areas like digital, green energy and healthcare.
Alongside this, we’re passionate about tackling climate change by investing in clean energy and protecting our island’s environment — from beaches and marine life to green spaces and biodiversity – because our goal is to create a fairer, greener Guernsey that gives us all pride in where we live.
I’m a candidate as part of Forward Guernsey, a political party focused on researched policies, to help improve island life. I’m locally born and educated, having spent more than a decade working internationally as a leader in governance and strategy for large multinational companies, but recently returned to the island to help young people just like you. I want to make sure there are better career opportunities, more affordable housing, and support with the rising cost of living — so that you can have a secure and positive future here in Guernsey.
Gavin St. Pier
Forward Guernsey’s vision recognises our community’s future depends on empowering you, the next generation. Every young person must be given the opportunity to receive a good education, work in a fulfilling job, and own a property. To achieve this, we propose a new Additional Earned Allowance (AEA) for all over-16s, including school leavers, graduates, and apprentices on the first £100,000 of taxable earnings until you are 30, saving up to £20,000 tax.
Higher education is extremely expensive and not available to all. We will review our higher education system to make sure we offer the right support for both local and off-island education options.
Finally, we are committed to Guernsey becoming carbon net zero by 2050.
I am a candidate for Guernsey’s only registered, policy based political party, Forward Guernsey. I have been a Deputy since 2012, including four years as Chief Minister, up until the end of the first phase of the COVID pandemic.
Jayne Ozanne
I believe communities thrive best when people have fair access to opportunity and know they are equally valued and respected, which is why I am focusing on three priorities: Creating Equal Opportunity, Re-establishing our Social Contract and Increasing our Resilience.
Given how hard life is for so many islanders, particularly younger people, single parents and marginalised groups, if elected I will challenge policies that fail to protect the vulnerable so as to create a Fair Guernsey with a fair tax structure.
My manifesto has a section focusing on younger islanders. highlighting the need for a clear strategy to help them see Guernsey as a place where they can build their future and their home – which means focusing on affordable housing, protecting the environment and properly funding education.
I currently run my own charity, the Ozanne Foundation, which tackles discrimination against LGBT people in religious settings, and am also training to be an Advocate - as there is a major need for those committed to doing Legal Aid on the island.
Nick Moakes
We need to retain young talent in Guernsey. Therefore, we need to build far more affordable homes so that young people can afford to rent or buy on our island.
We need to support local businesses and grow our economy so that we can provide career opportunities for young people across all industry sectors.
We need to balance the books so that we can provide essential services and invest in our island’s future.
I worked in finance for 25 years before going into politics. I am also a father and I want to ensure that my children have a future in Guernsey.
Kerry Barnfather
I’m standing in this election because I believe in a fair and just system for all. To ensure this can happen we first need to address the tax deficit. We can’t spend from our piggy bank if we don’t know how much is in it!
We have to address the shortage of housing as this is stunting the growth of our island now and will continue to do so in the future.
And lastly I want us to take a much broader approach to the education system as a whole and ensure the syllabus we are providing is fit for purpose.
I believe the youth on our island will have a pretty good idea about what this should look like, and it’s this collaborative effort that will make it happen.
I’m a mum of 2 beautiful daughters, both at senior school, and this means that so much of what happens over the next 4 years and beyond will have a direct impact on them. I’ve worked in the events industry for nearly two decades, and I know how to put on a good show, but this is not a one off event, this is the performance of a lifetime….
Paul Luxon
Mandatory enrolment onto the electoral roll but with touch button opt out for all
Meaningful accessibility for you all to all 40 elected deputies
Formation of a dialogue partnership - Youth Commission Forum x3/Deputies x3
Work to remove barriers that may prevent your aspirations to stay or return to Guernsey
Dr David De Lisle
In Education, I directed ESC to reinstate primary education for children of the Herm Island community and its businesses, and I supported the States Grant to the Private Colleges as they provide value for money and bring substantial benefits to the community. I formed working groups populated by States members to explore solar, wind and tidal power which resulted in scoping reports being submitted to the States on renewable energy opportunities for the Bailiwick. During this term I have worked to reform the zero ten Corporate Tax Policy and to stop wasteful government spending and the implementation of unfair taxes. Having campaigned for higher environmental standards including banning toxic chemicals such as glyphosate and PFOS since entering the States much remains to be done as our environment is precious to our health and well-being. I have campaigned to stop raw sewage fouling our coastal waters.
As a member of the Legislation Review Panel (LRP) I review, approve, and direct legislation is transmitted to the States for consideration as appropriate. The Panel reviews approximately forty pieces of legislation a year. The role of the LRP is to ensure that drafted legislation is in accordance with Resolutions agreed by the States Assembly. The Panel reviewed several pieces of financial legislation in preparation for the MoneyVal evaluation in 2024/25.
As president of Transport Licensing Authority I oversee the determination of applications for air route licenses in Guernsey. Under the quasi-open skies policy approved by the States, a Guernsey air transport licence is only required by airlines that operate routes that are designated as lifeline routes and these are the Alderney, Gatwick and Southampton routes and as such the Authority has no mandate to review services on any other routes.
Munazza Malik
Stabilise and improve education – with better access to skills, training, and career pathways.
Tackle housing affordability – so young people can live and work in Guernsey.
Boost mental health and self-care support – with lower primary care costs and better community services.
I'm Munazza Malik, standing for Deputy in 2025 elections . I believe young people deserve a strong voice in decisions shaping their future. I will fight for a stable education system that gives all students the opportunity to succeed, with better links between schools and employers to help you prepare for real-world careers. I'll push for action on housing to make it more affordable for you to stay and thrive in Guernsey. I also want primary care costs reduced and more support for mental health and self-care. I value honesty, integrity, and action – and that includes truly listening to young people.
Jennifer D Strachan
Invest in our Economy- We need to get Guernsey’s growing again to protect and create the good jobs that pay most of our taxes to fund our public services and provide housing.
Invest in our People – We don’t make things in Guernsey; our people are key. So we need to invest in the people. Education and workplace skills must be improved, particularly in technologies and AI. But people can’t learn or work well if they are struggling. We all need good mental and physical health and a safe affordable place to call home so we can flourish.
Invest in our Natural Resources – A thriving environment supports our health, attracts tourism, and creates new jobs in areas like renewable energy and eco-tourism.
I have worked in finance helping people invest in environmental companies, at Startup Guernsey assisting local entrepreneurs to grow, and with Guernsey Arts helping them raise money for local arts organisations.
Tom Rylatt
Currently, there are no deputies under the age of 37. I want to make sure young people's voices are always heard by and represented in the States. I am committed to meeting with the students of all of our secondary schools and colleges regularly.
. I want to bring a fresh perspective to the States - as someone who understands and is affected by the problems facing by young people. Issues such as housing, a shrinking rental market and how we prepare the next generation for a world of work defined by AI-driven change.
The States should be investing to make Guernsey a place that young people actually want to spend their futures in. As a deputy, I would look to enable projects such as the redevelopment of the east coast – to create new modern spaces and recreational facilities that young people will benefit from.
I am a 25-year-old Guernsey local. I studied at St Sampson’s and the Grammar Sixth Form, obtained a law degree from Sussex University and trained as a lawyer in England.
As a legal professional, I worked as a County Court advocate and then became legal assistant to a leading London barrister. Having come home, I now work on a major infrastructure project as Project Feasibility Manager for the Guernsey Development Agency.
Sally Gilman
At one school, students told me there were seven maths teachers in one year. That kind of disruption makes it hard to learn properly. I know some of you are worried about not getting the grades you hoped for and that’s not your fault. You deserve better.
How do you think we can fix this together?
We have a population crisis, yet many of you worry about housing and jobs. Some leave to study or travel and want to return, but can’t afford to live here.
How do we make Guernsey a place where young people can stay, return, and build a future?
Guernsey’s financial future depends on fresh thinking. We need your ideas, your energy, and your voice.
What changes would you make to help our island grow, survive, and thrive?
I don’t want to talk at you, I prefer to listen and work with you and your ideas.
I have grandchildren around your ages who are going through similar challenges not the same because you’re all unique and incredibly special but I do worry about their futures, just as I worry about yours. I would love to help.
YOU might be the future Chief Minister
We need to collaborate and work together for your future.
My wish for you is that you love Guernsey as much as I do. One day, I hope you’ll help make it a truly great place to live and prosper for everyone. But for now, it’s all about you and what you do next whether that’s further education, training, or work.
But remember: that’s not the whole picture.
The choices you make now can shape your adult life in ways you might not expect.
So before you act, STOP and THINK:
• Those drugs could ruin your chance to travel.
• A police record could stop you from getting your dream job.
• An unplanned pregnancy will change your life in ways you’re not yet ready for.
You are young, and you have every right to enjoy your youth but please, be careful, be kind to yourself, and don’t sell yourself short.
You are the future. We are proud of you. Never forget that.
John Gollop
My first issue is the need for politicians like me to listen to young people and be there and approachable about their concerns especially about safety , connectivity , transport , mental health 24 7 counselling service ,addiction bullying and any changes needed to legislation . We must find common bonds across the generation divide .
My second issue is Skills and Education ensuring everyone can study or develop themselves on any subject or course without fear of cost or unnecessary cancellations. I believe in pupil power, more self management of schools and the opportunity for young people to choose school places specialise and work across the class divide with less segmentation and snobby segregation working in partnership with the independent sector .
My third issue is the need for community youth clubs , free sporting and leisure games, guaranteed funding for arts crafts drama heritage and places to go from quiet safe spaces and alcohol free bars to dances , bowling , cinema 🎥 theatre 🎭 skating and other events as long as we have the funds and sponsorship to get Guernsey going again !
It is an honour to stand again for another term of four years as a Deputy. I offer a unique mixture of Continuity and Change with 28 years of experience as a front and backbencher. I believe I embrace and embody the hard working community of Guernsey and will work hard for the Bailiwick.
Diane Mitchell
Seek to address Education, Health and Social Care gaps. Support sustained economic and business-growth particularly support for small and medium enterprises .How do you think we can fix this together?
Seek to address taxation gaps, address long term housing issues and high costs of living for families, youngsters and those who are not wealthy. Support workforce retention and recruitment.
Sustain global connectivity, tourism and transport with a priority early on for ports and airports in a climate of environmental stability.
I am experienced and qualified particularly working with children and young people. I opened a school for autistic youngsters and value all people with no one left behind. I am very conscious of the impacts of social change, including cyber bullying on our future generations and prioritise broad education on the effects on young minds.
Jonathan Le Tocq
Guernsey must offer young people opportunities to train, live, and work. While time spent elsewhere is valuable, we must ensure the island remains attractive through adequate housing, economic diversity, and lifelong learning.
Politics needs a more constructive, consensus-driven culture. We require humble, pragmatic leaders who can unite the whole community.
Guernsey has always thrived through global connections—from historic trade to today’s fisheries and financial services. We must strengthen ties with Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond to seize future opportunities.
First elected in 2000, I’ve served as Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Minister, and currently Minister for External Relations. I’ve also been a church pastor and chaired what became the Youth Commission.
Heidi Salsa Almonte
Preventative Healthcare is my passion, much of which is free.
To dampen the rising costs of our largest expenditure.
Our bodies are our most Precious Asset - Many illnesses are Preventable.
To encourage a healthy lifestyle, mentally and physically, to enjoy and value our health & wellbeing more
to live better lives and have lower taxes.
Housing – to sort out the crisis.
To build on States land banks and encourage developers to do the same.
Encourage Youngsters to stay/return.
To live their dreams enticing them with good career opportunities, esp. Finance, Building Trades, Health & Social Care, plus AI forward thinkers to help grow our economy.
Tax & relocation benefits to encourage them back to their families, with affordable housing and a healthy social scene with a community vibe.
To stop the brain drain, so crucial. Youngsters are our future life blood.
I am hard working and honest, worked years in finance. A Salsa Dance Teacher & Complementary Therapist with a Passion for Politics, for the good of Guernsey.
Steve Williams
My main aim is to provide more housing for a wide range of people in the island who desperately need homes.
To fund housing and other essential needs we need to sort out the States finances, with a fairer tax system where everyone pays in, with some States cost savings, and a plan of action for economic growth.
We also need to improve our air connectivity, a sensible plan for the future of educating our young people, and solutions to our expanding health care costs.
My 40 year career in getting housing built for people unable to afford to buy or rent in the private sector stands me in good stead to use that experience and knowledge to help tackle the housing crisis in the island.
Steve Falla
A scheme to allow people to obtain their own affordable homes.
Improve the economy by encouraging and supporting business.
Give ALL islanders fair access to what they need.
I am a communicator, importantly listening as much as talking!
Chris Le Tissier
I’m working on some rapid build modular, affordable houses, to rent of buy.
Also working on how we can fill the gap in funding without GST.
We must make it more viable for young folk to stay in Guernsey rather than be forced to leave the island.
I am committed to more transparency and accountability, more affordable housing and tax fairness. We must stop local youth leaving the island, or being able to return after university. Cost of living here also plays a part. The States must stop adding to the cost of living by its own actions. Education is still not working properly. A refresh of ideas is needed.
Sasha Kazantseva-Miller
Get Guernsey Building so we have enough homes to meet the needs of all islanders, young and small.
Bring childcare allowances and holiday care support for parents to help with the cost of living and reverse the plummeting birth rate.
Launch Skills Guernsey as a partnership between government, industry, community and young people to ensure all islanders can get the skills they need throughout their lives.
My priorities are to build on what I've learned in my first term to help tackle our key challenges - housing, air connectivity, public finances, education and skills, while driving efficient public services, embracing innovation, unlocking investment and improving quality of life for everyone.
Charlie Murray-Edwards
Putting every policy and decision through a forum of young people before it can be voted on in the states.
Creating more basic housing so we can afford to live independently after education, or come back after uni without fear.
Actively revising the new school model whilst you go through it by seeing where we can improve from your (and the teaching staff’s) feedback.
You might remember me being the homeless teenager in lockdown. Well now 21 and working in hospitality after uni because it has staff accommodation. I’m one of you. All the issues that affect you- also hit me!