Gavin St Pier
@gavinstpier.bsky.social
Deputy in States of Deliberation. Vice President Policy & Resources Committee. Chief Minister (2016-20) Member Forward Guernsey
For those interested, here is the speech I delivered (in full) on 27th November 2025 on the Code of Conduct to suspend me from the States of Deliberation, a proposition which was defeated by 22 votes to 11, with 5 abstentions (and 2 absences.)
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
For those interested, here is the speech I delivered (in full) on 27th November 2025 on the Code of Conduct to suspend me from the States of Deliberation, a proposition which was defeated by 22 votes to 11, with 5 abstentions (and 2 absences.)
Former editor of the Guernsey Press nails some key issues:
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Former editor of the Guernsey Press nails some key issues:
I was not previously aware of this family’s case until their letter was published in today’s Guernsey Press, but sadly their experience will feel familiar to quite a number of others:
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I was not previously aware of this family’s case until their letter was published in today’s Guernsey Press, but sadly their experience will feel familiar to quite a number of others:
“But I cannot, in good conscience, simply accept the recommended sanction…To do otherwise, would be an abdication of responsibility to the many families who have entrusted me with their personal stories in the last four years. They have done so often at great emotional cost…”
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“But I cannot, in good conscience, simply accept the recommended sanction…To do otherwise, would be an abdication of responsibility to the many families who have entrusted me with their personal stories in the last four years. They have done so often at great emotional cost…”
We are back at Beau Sejour cafe tomorrow morning ahead of the States of Deliberation meeting starting on Wednesday!
August 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We are back at Beau Sejour cafe tomorrow morning ahead of the States of Deliberation meeting starting on Wednesday!
Thanks to Aindre for offering and providing disability awareness training to Deputies this week. It was a salutary lesson in some of the challenges faced by a fair chunk of the community.
July 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Thanks to Aindre for offering and providing disability awareness training to Deputies this week. It was a salutary lesson in some of the challenges faced by a fair chunk of the community.
Grateful to colleagues on P&R for choosing me to be committee’s Vice President. Look forward to serving them and supporting President
Thankful also to Sarah Hansmann Rouxel for nominating me to serve as member of SACC. Was keen to continue to deliver a comprehensive programme of work this term
Thankful also to Sarah Hansmann Rouxel for nominating me to serve as member of SACC. Was keen to continue to deliver a comprehensive programme of work this term
July 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Grateful to colleagues on P&R for choosing me to be committee’s Vice President. Look forward to serving them and supporting President
Thankful also to Sarah Hansmann Rouxel for nominating me to serve as member of SACC. Was keen to continue to deliver a comprehensive programme of work this term
Thankful also to Sarah Hansmann Rouxel for nominating me to serve as member of SACC. Was keen to continue to deliver a comprehensive programme of work this term
Look for the logo on your ballot paper!
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June 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Look for the logo on your ballot paper!
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
“Questionnaires, briefing meetings, manifestos and pledges are another tool in the box which may help some voters sift one independent policy-free candidate from another, but they really serve as a moment-in-time opportunity to raise the profile of a political issue…”
June 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
“Questionnaires, briefing meetings, manifestos and pledges are another tool in the box which may help some voters sift one independent policy-free candidate from another, but they really serve as a moment-in-time opportunity to raise the profile of a political issue…”
To the author the letter in today’s Guernsey Press: Forward Guernsey has a set of policies that recognise local talent.
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June 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
To the author the letter in today’s Guernsey Press: Forward Guernsey has a set of policies that recognise local talent.
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
Horace Camp’s article is worth a read. It chimes with Step 3 of Forward Guernsey’s plan for public finances - until we have a really clear idea of cashflow needs, the £1bn number attached to the capital programme, we don’t know what taxes need to collected and by when.
June 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Horace Camp’s article is worth a read. It chimes with Step 3 of Forward Guernsey’s plan for public finances - until we have a really clear idea of cashflow needs, the £1bn number attached to the capital programme, we don’t know what taxes need to collected and by when.
This is EXACTLY the reason we have adopted policies aimed at retaining and attracting young people to return to the island, including the Additional Earned Allowance for all over-16s on first £100k of their taxable earnings until aged 30, saving up to £20k in tax towards housing or pension provision
June 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This is EXACTLY the reason we have adopted policies aimed at retaining and attracting young people to return to the island, including the Additional Earned Allowance for all over-16s on first £100k of their taxable earnings until aged 30, saving up to £20k in tax towards housing or pension provision
Diane makes a lot of sense…
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June 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Diane makes a lot of sense…
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
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You can find in Guernsey Press’s election supplement - Q&A to candidates…
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
June 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
You can find in Guernsey Press’s election supplement - Q&A to candidates…
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Styx Centre last night for our second hustings. 16 questions including housing, taxation, cannabis, preservation of Guernesiais, public sector efficiency and procurement, reform of government and the electoral system.
June 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Styx Centre last night for our second hustings. 16 questions including housing, taxation, cannabis, preservation of Guernesiais, public sector efficiency and procurement, reform of government and the electoral system.
“But they will also draw quiet, inner strength from the softly spoken words and discreet acts of strangers. These express gratitude for saying something, doing something or being something. They always arrive uninvited and often when least expected.“
May 31, 2025 at 7:37 AM
“But they will also draw quiet, inner strength from the softly spoken words and discreet acts of strangers. These express gratitude for saying something, doing something or being something. They always arrive uninvited and often when least expected.“
📣 Forward Guernsey Hustings #2 📣
Join us for the second Forward Guernsey hustings session, where you can put our candidates on the spot.
📍 Where: Styx Centre, St Peters
🕢 When: 3rd June, 7:15pm - 9:15pm,
📝 No sign-up required - just turn up!
Join us for the second Forward Guernsey hustings session, where you can put our candidates on the spot.
📍 Where: Styx Centre, St Peters
🕢 When: 3rd June, 7:15pm - 9:15pm,
📝 No sign-up required - just turn up!
May 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📣 Forward Guernsey Hustings #2 📣
Join us for the second Forward Guernsey hustings session, where you can put our candidates on the spot.
📍 Where: Styx Centre, St Peters
🕢 When: 3rd June, 7:15pm - 9:15pm,
📝 No sign-up required - just turn up!
Join us for the second Forward Guernsey hustings session, where you can put our candidates on the spot.
📍 Where: Styx Centre, St Peters
🕢 When: 3rd June, 7:15pm - 9:15pm,
📝 No sign-up required - just turn up!
New day…more canvassing…
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
May 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New day…more canvassing…
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
#DeliveringChangeTogether #ForwardGuernsey #GuernseyElection2025 #Election2025
#VoteForwardGuernsey
Started day with some early canvassing then onto record Election Podcast with @guernseypress.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Started day with some early canvassing then onto record Election Podcast with @guernseypress.com