A written summary provided by the candidate outlining their background, experience and priorities.
The first 250 words of the candidate’s manifesto.
Introduction.
Born in uk, 58 years old and came to the Falklands in 1987. For better or worse
I think most of you know me.
I've opened and read other manifesto's and well done everyone, presentation excellent.
I don't have that skillset and chat gpt is a mystery so mine is very dull sorry.
Well done to the previous assembly,but its whats next that concerns me.
Lets hope the election is not a popularity vote and done on who can really make a difference.
Why am I standing and what do I want to see
I feel there needs to be a major change in the assembly, with more business
minded MLA's with more will and drive to
make decisions quicker.
FIG budget book for the last few years is showing eye watering figures
and questions should be raised as well as some serious changes
because although governments differ from private sector balancing
the books with a healthy surplus should be paramount.
Surplus is non existant and if nothing is changed there will be a
huge draw down of our reserve.
Even worse to come if our fishing companies have a bad year.
Savings must be made where possible without affecting public services.
There is no accountability within FIG, mistakes are just lessons learnt.
There should be accountability.
Numerous policies costing huge resource come ahead of devoloping
land and housing for the people, wait until oil and gas revenue
comes in before producing more policies telling us how to think...
Ten short questions. Ten 30 second answers. Candidates respond without preparation.
An extended interview exploring the candidate’s background, priorities and views. All candidates were given the same set of advance questions, with additional on the spot manifesto-specific questions asked during the interview. Each interview is limited to 15 minutes.
Disclaimer: All interviews were conducted on an equal basis and are presented in full, with minimal editorial intervention. Any edits made were limited solely to the removal of offensive language, to allow viewers to hear directly from each candidate in their own words. Some issues discussed in these interviews are currently subject to ongoing legal processes. Any references to legal or procedural matters reflect the candidates’ own views. FITV does not comment on, and does not seek to influence, ongoing legal proceedings. These interviews form part of FITV’s commitment to providing clear, accessible information to support informed voting ahead of polling day.
FITV was invited to film the candidate hustings hosted by the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce. Candidates were divided into four groups by constituency: one group representing Camp and three groups representing Stanley. As part of the event, members of the Chamber were invited to submit questions to be put to the candidate panels in advance, and Chamber members in attendance were also able to ask follow-up questions from the floor.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by candidates during the hustings recordings are their own and do not reflect those of FITV. The discussion may contain strong language. FITV does not endorse or support any individual candidate or political viewpoint and remains impartial in its coverage.
