The States will today elect 10 new Policy Council ministers, plus the chairmen and members for all of its departments and committees.

ISLAND-WIDE voting could finally get the go-ahead next month.

ALDERNEY’S Cubs have been learning about the importance of road safety.PC Malcolm Messenger and PC Andy Du Four of Alderney Police recently spoke to the boys to reiterate the importance of the Green Cross Code.

NOVEMBER’S States meeting proved to be something of a hotchpotch. It started off with a suggestion that the population of Guernsey should be forced to vote in local elections.

VOTING is well under way in Sark for the island’s second fully democratic elections.

WHAT is it that turns some issues into ’causes celebres’ in the States? There are two main factors. The first is that they are inherently important matters, worthy of long and spirited debate in our community and the States.

THERE are many politicians leaving the States next month. Some have decades of service behind them and they will make serious withdrawals from the island’s political bank of experience.

THE economy, population and the environment will all feature heavily in this year’s election campaigns, according to those running.

THE race for the States is on.

NINE States members lost their seat in the House overnight as islanders voted for change - and for youth.