Bailiwick Podcasts

Welcome to the Express Election '22 pods. In the run up to polling day on the 22nd June, we'll be publishing a short statement from each of the Deputies candidates in each of the districts. This Pod focusses on St. Helier South, where there are 4 seats available. Here are the candidates for you to choose from, in alphabetical order. Stay tuned on election night to Bailiwickexpress.com, or any of o...

Welcome to the Express Election '22 pods. In the run up to polling day on the 22nd June, we'll be publishing a short statement from each of the Deputies candidates in each of the districts. This Pod focusses on St. Helier Central, where there are five seats available. Here are the candidates for you to choose from, in alphabetical order. Stay tuned on election night to Bailiwickexpress.com, or any...

Welcome to the Express Election '22 pods. In the run up to polling day on the 22nd June, we'll be publishing a short statement from each of the Deputies candidates in each of the districts. This Pod focusses on St. Helier North, where there are 4 seats available. Here are the candidates for you to choose from, in alphabetical order. Trevor Pointon is also standing, he was unable to take part in th...

Welcome to Express's Election Disassembled Pods. In the run-up to polling day on the 22nd June, we'll be publishing a short statement from each of the Deputies candidates, in each of the districts. This podcast focuses on St. John, St. Lawrence and Trinity, where there are four seats available. Here are the candidates for you to choose from, in alphabetical order - Hugh Raymond is also standing in...

Welcome to Express's Election Disassembled Pods. In the run-up to polling day on the 22nd June, we'll be publishing a short statement from each of the Deputies candidates, in each of the districts. This Pod focusses on St. Saviour, where there are five seats available. Here are the candidates for you to choose from, in alphabetical order - Jeremy Macon is also standing in this district, but he was...

Islanders can now learn Jersey's unique language online via the award-winning app, uTalk. Jèrriais teacher Susan Parker explains more ... ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to the Express Election '22 pods. In the run up to polling day on the 22nd June, we'll be publishing a short statement from each of the Deputies candidates, in each of the districts. This Pod focusses on Grouville & St. Martin, where there are three seats available. Guy de Faye is also standing in this district, but he wasn't able to take part in the pods. Remember, polling day is the...

Welcome to the Express Election '22 pods. In the run up to polling day on the 22nd June, we'll be publishing a short statement from each of the Deputies candidates, in each of the districts. This Pod focusses on St. Clement, where there are four seats available. Lindsay Ash is also standing in this district, but he wasn't able to take part in the pods. Remember, polling day is the 22nd June, polls...

Daniele Harford Fox recently took over as Principal of The Ladies' College. Born in England, her journey to Guernsey was via the United States, Kenya and Oxford University. She has a psychology degree and for a time worked as a Theatre Director. Daniele previously worked in a co-educational school but she is a passionate advocate for single-sex secondary education. In the latest Bailiwick Express...

Express talks to Police Chief Robin Smith about the past year, the present challenges and the how he sees policing in Jersey developing in the future. ★ Support this podcast ★

Community Savings is a charity offering support to islanders in financial dire straits. It provides access to basic financial services, including mentoring and emergency financial support, and help members access mainstream banking services. At the helm of that crucial support service for the past 25 years has been Brian Curtis. The founder and executive chairman of Community Savings reflects on t...

When Deputy Peter Ferbrache was elected as President of the Policy & Resources Committee, he said he wanted to lead a "States of action". That was 19 months ago. The States are now more than a third of the way through their term. In the latest Express podcast, we asked Deputy Ferbrache what the States have achieved so far and where they have under-achieved. We talked tax, housing, the cost of...

Eight islanders hoping to take the role of Parish Constable won't have to face a fight for their seat... or will they? Meet Mr 'None of the Above'. This week, Bailiwick Express Deputy Editor Fiona Potigny and Reporter Hannah Voak disassemble this mysterious new addition to the ballot paper in 4 minutes... Want to keep up to date with all the latest election shenanigans? Sign up for our FREE daily...

Deputy Heidi Soulsby has been in politics for 10 years. She has been a serial poll topper at elections and previously held one of the toughest roles in the States as President of the Committee for Health & Social Care. She is now leading the Government Work Plan, trying to build consensus in an Assembly which she admits is more tribal than any she has known before. In the latest podcast from E...

It all started with two questions: Why aren't islanders with learning disabilities given more opportunities? And what can we do to help? The answer came in the form of Beresford Street Kitchen in 2017. As BSK turns five this year, Fundraising Manager Georgie Dodd reflects on the journey of the café with a conscience, serving Princess Anne, a brand new campaign, and the disability shattering stigma...

The countdown is on. Today marks the official start of Jersey's pre-election period, with the big day six weeks away. That means, from now on, election candidates have to follow strict rules. What behaviour rules to candidates have to follow? How much can parties spend on campaigning? What's stopping Ministers from launching another vote-winning £100 voucher scheme? And why is the word 'purdah' co...

It was once claimed that the medicinal cannabis industry would be a massive economic enabler for Guernsey, that it would revitalise the growing industry and see the Bailiwick lead the way in cannabis regulation. That hasn't happened yet, and as mainland Europe starts to relax its laws surrounding recreational cannabis, it could never happen. The issues surrounding regulation are complicated. Some...

Around one in 15 crimes reported to the police in Jersey is linked to domestic abuse and while the law already covers some of the behaviour associated with abuse in the home, such as assault and criminal damage - it doesn't recognise the longstanding coercion, control and other patterns that may form domestic abuse. That's set to change this week when the States debate a specific Domestic Abuse La...

Follow the money - if the story of the last few years has been dominated by a virus, the price tag has never been far behind. So, when you tot up the cost of covid, and then throw in Brexit, a new hospital, pension debt and the spiralling cost of living, as well as changes to zero/ten... The island's first female Treasury Minister, Deputy Susie Pinel, has held the keys to the strongbox throughout...

It all started with a childhood passion... Express meets Curtis and Nikki Stanier, who have transformed their garden into a model train haven with a 6,600-strong online following. ★ Support this podcast ★

Formerly known as Brig-y-Don, charity Brightly has been supporting children and families in Jersey through some of their toughest times for more than 100 years. Express found out why the support and stability offered by the charity is needed more than ever right now, and their hunt for volunteers for a new initiative called Home-Start that could help "make an impact that will last a lifetime"... ★...

After two weeks of intense debate, the States Assembly passed the Bridging Island Plan last month. Express meets one of its authors, Kevin Pilley, to unpick what was decided and how it might impact our lives. ★ Support this podcast ★

A former inmate turned prison reform advocate, has commended the Channel Islands' approach to incarceration after recently visiting Jersey and Guernsey. Paula Harriott is the Head of Prisoner Involvement at the Prison Reform Trust, a group of campaigners who champion rehabilitation over punishment. She came to the islands to speak about 'lived experience' after spending four years in prison for dr...

Octogenarian island sporting legend Tim Pollard opens up to Express about where his love of sport began, and his feelings about being selected for England's over-80s squad... ★ Support this podcast ★

The quality of food is only as good as the soil it grows in, and for decades the Earth's black gold has been degenerated through intensive farming practices. Everything from petroleum-based fertilisers, mono-cropping, and the fuel required to operate farm machinery has served to harm our environment and produce sub-optimal food. But Jock Pettitt, a self-proclaimed soil farmer, believes the mainstr...