A written summary provided by the candidate outlining their background, experience and priorities.
The first 250 words of the candidate’s manifesto.
Hello one and all. I am a sixth generation, born and raised Falkland Islander. I am a father, husband, farmer and a Camper to the core. Born in Stanley in 1985 and raised in the North Camp at my home of Horseshoe Bay.
If you would like to know more about me I will include this at the end. However before that let me get into the main reason I am writing this manifesto for the upcoming general election.
My driving principle is plain and simple. I am standing to represent the community at large. I feel that the role of an MLA needs to be driven by the people. Any person that has found themselves elected into office has a responsibility first and foremost to honour the trust put in them by the voters and the wider community.
All MLAs should be community representatives first and foremost, to give voice to the needs and concerns of their constituents. This is the only promise I shall make, I am fully committed to represent YOU.
Agriculture:
We have had the hardest years in the Camp since the early 90s. Brexit, Covid 19, the Ukraine war and ultimately the global recession. We are struggling and to be blunt there has been little to no aid given, (other than knee jerk reactions). I personally will never forget the words of one of our heads of the DOA, “Sink or swim.” This train of thought needs to be dispelled and rectified. Farms and businesses...
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.
