DEPUTIES are next week likely to support a review of Guernsey’s consensus model of government.

MINISTERS want to block debate on a package of 50 measures which are seeking to improve the way the government works.

ON SATURDAY Opinion suggested that islanders ought to question the value they were getting from their politicians given the paralysis that appears to exist when it comes to introducing meaningful reforms to States spending, or even given the devastating WAO report on governance, the way it conducts itself.

IN BOTH Guernsey and Jersey, the political class has suddenly become awash with thoughts on how to appear to be more inclusive, get more States members involved and shy away from ministerial powers.

ONE of Sark’s conseillers takes us to task on this page for our critical editorial comments about the dual role of the island’s Seneschal on the grounds that they lose credibility because we are not campaigning for a separation of the similar roles of the office of Bailiff.

ONE of the less remarked on decisions of the States last week was the 24-21 vote to restrict the freedom with which members can propose changes to the island’s strategic plan.

GUERNSEY’S government really is the worst the island has ever had, say former island leaders.

AS THE general election looms in the UK, talk has again turned to how representative the parties or Parliament is of society.

ISLANDERS last night had a chance to have their voice heard about the state of Guernsey’s government.

IT IS no accident that the number one fundamental priority for Guernsey is to assert its independent identity or that this goal is enshrined in successive government business plans and the replacement Strategic Economic Plan.