Friday, 16th May 2008

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Fears raised over who will lead new States

election2008col.jpgCONCERNS exist about where leadership in the next States will come from.

Privately, current and former deputies fear for the future of the island even before the electorate whittles down the 88 nominations in the election to 45, but few will speak out so early.

Islanders go to the polls on Wednesday 23 April with internal elections for chief minister, ministers and then departmental and committee members following that.

Former deputy Ann Robilliard was disappointed with the list of candidates. ‘Where is our chief minister coming from? Who has really got the ability, everything that’s needed for the job? I think there are very few people. As for ministers, again I think very few people have the ability – I think it’s really serious.’

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  1. brian sheriff

    Ann Robilliard thinks it’s serious - I think it is a disaster!

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