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ITV News
03-07-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Who are the runners and riders for Guernsey's next committee presidents?
The next big bit of business facing Guernsey's freshly elected deputies is to choose who, other than Policy and Resources President Lindsay de Sausmarez, will hold the balance of power in the new States. The island has 13 political committees that devise policy on everything from housing to law enforcement. They are led by presidents, who are seen as the public face of their decision-making. That can come at a cost. In the last election, four committee presidents lost their seats, including the President for Education, Sport and Culture, Andrea Dudley-Owen. It's believed that the Policy and Resources Committee will look to propose certain candidates for top jobs, which, if successful, will further strengthen their grip on the Assembly as a whole. Politicians will vote for the positions on Friday (4 July) and while there could be some surprises, here is who we expect to stand in the different races: Economic Development Even before the election, the race to succeed Neil Inder as President of Economic Development was well in motion. Sasha Kazantseva-Miller has made clear her desire to succeed her colleague and is the clear favourite. Serving as Inder's vice-president in the last term, she is well-positioned to get the job. However, she may face competition from a key proponent of the offshore wind farm, Chris Blin, who is also targeting the role. With the departure of Carl Meerveld, who was the chair of the group that led on the project, Blin will consider his commitment to what he describes as the "biggest economic enabler the island has ever seen" as fundamental to the office. Marc Laine, a long-established businessman, is also eyeing up a bid. Education, Sport and Culture It's referred to as the 'poisoned chalice' of Guernsey politics. So much so, you have to go back 20 years to see the last time a president from the committee was re-elected. Aidan Matthews, who is in his second term as a deputy, is looking to avoid the same fate. In his manifesto, he wants to repair the relationship between private colleges and the Government. A returning deputy at the election, Sarah Hansmann-Rouxel, is also interested in leading the committee. She wants to reform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support and modernise the Education Law. Despite ruling it out on air, I've also heard rumours that Guernsey's National Education Union (NEU) representative and teacher Paul Montague is now interested in leading this committee. He finished higher in the poll than any of the other newly elected deputies, so he could be a popular choice. Employment and Social Security We may well see an uncontested election for this presidency with Tina Bury looking to succeed Peter Roffey for a place on the top bench. According to her manifesto, she wants to look again at long-term care funding, something that dominated discussion towards the back end of the last States' term. Environment and Infrastructure In another potentially uncontested election, Adrian Gabriel will be seen as the frontrunner to succeed de Sausmarez as E&I President. Serving as her vice-president in the last term, he wants to introduce incentives for private developments and enable modular construction options for housing. Health and Social Care With another outgoing president, Health and Social Care will see a new name at the helm. It appears this may well be a battle between two deputies - Marc Leadbeater and George Oswald. Leadbeater served as Al Brouard's vice-president in the last term. He's long supported a relaxation in restrictions around cannabis. Oswald, another newcomer to the States, worked as a doctor and co-founded the Medical Specialist Group. Housing Housing is one of Guernsey's most pressing issues but, as of yet, there is nobody desperately seeking the presidency of the newest States' committee. There is talk of Steve Williams being interested in becoming its first president. According to his manifesto, he wants to review all of the large housing projects and see how they can progress faster. Given that the committee was her brainchild, Kazantseva-Miller may well be seen as the person who should lead it. Home Affairs The sitting Home Affairs president, Rob Prow, lost his seat at the last election. His vice-president in the last Assembly, Simon Vermeulen, is positioning himself to take over from Prow. An experienced States' member, he may well receive a lot of backing. He could be challenged by new deputy Jayne Ozanne, who finished 28th in the public poll at the election. Scrutiny Management Committee The last President, Yvonne Burford, has decided not to put her name forward again. Instead, newcomer Andy Sloan has said he's interested in the job. He was the former chief economist to the States and served on the Fiscal Policy Panel. Father of the House, John Gollop, is also an interested party. A member for nearly 30 years, his experience could win the backing of his colleagues. Development and Planning Authority John Gollop is also interested in serving here if he isn't successful elsewhere. Burford, who finished second in the poll behind De Sausmarez, is also keen to take on the role. States Assembly and Constitution Committee Following the ousting of Carl Meerveld, a new deputy will take on the role of managing the rules and procedures of the Assembly. Burford says she may well stand for this job. She could face competition from Sarah Hannsman-Rouxel and potentially John Gollop. States Trading and Supervisory Board Despite making his candidacy a significant part of his manifesto, it's been reported that Neil Inder may not fancy this position but that could change. Following his unsuccessful bid to become President of Policy and Resources, Mark Helyar is also looking to stand. There will also be elections for head of the Overseas Aid and Development Commission, and Transport Licensing Authority, but members who are interested in those roles seem to be keeping their cards close to their chest for now. Following the committee president elections, all the other committee members will be decided on Monday (7 July). Then, they will all take their seats in the first meeting of the new States on Tuesday 15 July. Want the inside track on the key issues that will shape Guernsey's Election this June? Listen to Guernsey Votes, an ITV Channel podcast packed with expert guests, local insight and analysis you can trust...
Egypt Independent
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian parliament studies amendments to education law
Representative Jihan al-Bayoumi, a member of the House of Representatives' Education Committee, on Sunday revealed the details of the new education bill submitted by the government to parliament. This followed House Speaker Hanafi al-Gebali's announcement that the new education bill had been referred to the committee for review. Bayoumi said that the amendments included extending compulsory education to include secondary education, in accordance with Article 19 of the Constitution, while maintaining the three-year general secondary education system. She noted, 'It also stipulates that religious education, Arabic language, and national history are core subjects at all levels of education, in accordance with Article 24 of the Constitution.' 'The amendments submitted by the government stipulate replacing the general technical secondary education system with 'technical and technical-technological secondary education,' a three-year program, and the subsequent regulation of the establishment of technology schools in accordance with the requirements of technological universities.' Gebali further called on the committee to quickly begin a careful and comprehensive study of the draft law amending some provisions of Education Law #139 of 1981, with the relevant minister to be invited to attend all committee meetings. He also called to conduct community dialogue on the texts and provisions contained therein, so that it ultimately comes out in a form that is consistent with objectives for which it was created. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Daily Tribune
16-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Law requires Education Ministry approval for scholarships
MPs approved yesterday a bill requiring all public and private bodies to obtain the Education Ministry's permission before offering scholarships, shifting control over study funding to the state in a bid to match degrees with market needs. The amendment affects Clause 11 of Article 5 in the 2005 Education Law. It gives the Ministry the final say on any scholarship or grant offered by ministries, stateowned firms or private organisations, whether inside or outside Bahrain. MP Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, who submitted the proposal, said the change is intended to bring order to student funding and ensure academic programmes reflect actual requirements. He referred to the Constitution, which commits the state to supporting education and research, as the legal foundation for the move. The Services Committee, after reviewing the proposal, supported it unanimously. In its report, it noted that the new text formalises arrangements already in practice. The Ministry of Education, in a written response to the committee, referred to Decision No. 20 of 2011, which established the Ministry as the sole authority to approve government-funded scholarships. That decision requires all ministries and public bodies to hand over their student sponsorship schemes to the Ministry for review and clearance. Cabinet instructions issued in June 2013 extended this requirement to the private sector.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'High levels of anxiety driving school absences'
A teaching union representative has said rising levels of anxiety faced by students is one of the problems driving absences in schools across Guernsey. Paul Montague, a teacher of 30 years and representative for the National Education Union (NEU) said the mental health challenges faced by students was a key concern for his members. Mr Montague said teachers were working "incredibly hard" but would welcome additional support from the government to tackle the problem. He said: "When you have a student who is not there regularly it's really hard to have the continuity of teaching to help that child make progress." Mr Montague said anxiety in students was a genuine problem. "Staff and civil servants are trying to address it but we do need more resources," he said. Guernsey educators are among those across the British Isles struggling to boost attendance rates, which are yet to return to pre-Covid levels. Earlier this year Education said it was aiming for an attendance of at least 95% across Guernsey's schools, compared with rates of 94% in primary and 87% in secondary schools during the last academic year. Nick Hynes, Guernsey's director of education, agreed teachers needed help to "fix the problems facing young people". He said: "Good attendance is everyone's business and I think we need to make sure schools have high expectations which are communicated to parents." But he added issuing fines to parents - as is the system in England - may not be effective. It comes as plans to bring in fines for parents who don't ensure their children's attendance as part of Guernsey's Education Law review were not progressed. Mr Hynes said: "The evidence is patchy about whether or not it has a positive impact. Some local authorities use it extensively and some don't use it at all." Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Government aims to improve school attendance Education reforms to be introduced in phases Education - States of Guernsey
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'High levels of anxiety driving Guernsey school absences'
A teaching union representative has said rising levels of anxiety faced by students is one of the problems driving absences in schools across Montague, a teacher of 30 years and representative for the National Education Union (NEU) said the mental health challenges faced by students was a key concern for his Montague said teachers were working "incredibly hard" but would welcome additional support from the government to tackle the said: "When you have a student who is not there regularly it's really hard to have the continuity of teaching to help that child make progress." Mr Montague said anxiety in students was a genuine problem."Staff and civil servants are trying to address it but we do need more resources," he educators are among those across the British Isles struggling to boost attendance rates, which are yet to return to pre-Covid levels. 'Fines may not be effective' Earlier this year Education said it was aiming for an attendance of at least 95% across Guernsey's schools, compared with rates of 94% in primary and 87% in secondary schools during the last academic Hynes, Guernsey's director of education, agreed teachers needed help to "fix the problems facing young people". He said: "Good attendance is everyone's business and I think we need to make sure schools have high expectations which are communicated to parents." But he added issuing fines to parents - as is the system in England - may not be comes as plans to bring in fines for parents who don't ensure their children's attendance as part of Guernsey's Education Law review were not progressed. Mr Hynes said: "The evidence is patchy about whether or not it has a positive impact. Some local authorities use it extensively and some don't use it at all."
