First published in the Jersey Evening Post 2025-06-18 Time for a Renewed Conversation about Targeted Economic Support Singapore is not known for being a soft touch. Its government is famously disciplined – fiscally cautious, politically controlled, socially conservative, and laser-focused on long-term national interest. Yet in recent years, it has embraced a policy that might surprise many who admire its…
What Role Does Social Housing Play in Shaping the Rental Market? First published in the Jersey Evening Post 2025-05-30 As the Government proposes a rent-setting review, it’s time to reassess the role social housing plays in shaping Jersey’s wider rental market. At the recent All-Island Media debate “Housing…Crisis Averted?”, panel members and the audience explored the persistent and complex challenges…
A Thought Worth Voting On: Should Jersey Embrace Electoral Participation as a Universal Civic Duty? First published in the Jersey Evening Post 2025-05-25 The recent Australian general election on May 3 drew headlines not just for its political outcome, but for the remarkable fact that, once again, around 90% of eligible voters cast a ballot. This level of engagement, extraordinary…
Voices of Memory: How Storytelling Sustains Culture in Jersey First published in the Jersey Evening Post 2025-05-16 I recently had the privilege of listening to local historian Sue Hardy at the Société Jersiaise share her memories of life after the war. It was a demonstration of the important role of memory and the power of storytelling. As Jersey marks the…