A FORMER Transport Minister is seeking a return to the States Chamber in one of the nine Senatorial seats.
Guy de Faye was elected in 2002 and remained in the Assembly for six years. He lost his seat in 2008 and has since stood unsuccessfully on a number of occasions.
A former Channel TV and BBC Radio Jersey journalist, Mr de Faye said that the ongoing PFAS levels in water and a lack of care home space for elderly Islanders were among his political priorities.
“Our government insists on describing our tap water as ‘safe’, when the evidence suggests otherwise,” he said. “Jersey Water’s PFAS pollution level comes in below international guidelines – which does not make our water safe, it simply renders it legal. Few people know the full extent of Jersey’s PFAS pollution, but I understand that it is in all the Island’s streams and may impact agricultural land.
“I am additionally concerned over the manner in which we treat Jersey’s elderly residents having had experience as a domestic carer. It is clear that there are insufficient care homes in the Island and other provisions, such as ‘respite care’ are under pressure. This is just one of dozens of local issues that need addressing. I intend to pursue those topics over the duration of the hustings meetings.”
He added that, as a supporter of the Islandwide mandate, he is “delighted” to stand for Senator and described himself as “someone with significant experience” who “knows what they are doing”.
