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Jurat Election Information Hub

See results of the election for Jurat on Wednesday 30 September.
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Photos and videos from an historic day

The swearing-in of Jessica Roland, the first female Bailiff of Guernsey.
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Martha and Diana join Overseas Aid

New commissioners are an advocate and an international aid specialist.
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Jessica will be our new Bailiff

First woman to hold the role of Bailiff since it was created in 1278.
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Ladies’ College honours Amelia

Blue plaque for Guernsey's first practising female doctor.
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Wendy joins ESS committee

Wendy is an experienced HR professional passionate about working with people.
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Jo Norman awarded BEM

Jo has devoted more than 50 years to the Guernsey Swimming Club.
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Results of Jersey’s 2026 election

Proportion of women in Jersey States increases to 45%.
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Brooke is new Chamber president

Brooke Kenyon tells us her story of being a women in public life.
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Lisa and Jemma are new commissioners

We asked Jemma and Lisa how their skills and experience match the role.
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Susan to lead innovation board

Susan has been a member since its inception, takes over from Justin Bellinger.
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“Thinking on my feet brings out best in me”

Our interview with Tamara Menteshvili, recent by-election candidate.
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“Campaigning wasn’t quite as I expected”

We talk to Julie-Anne Headington from Forward Guernsey.
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There’s a by-election!

Key information to help you cast your vote on Wednesday 29 April.
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Ashley leads the board

New Chair for the Children's Convenor and Tribunal Board.
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Amanda brings a fresh perspective

Amanda Hibbs is a new non-States member for ESC.
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Jurat Election Information Hub

Results of the Jurat election held on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
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Sarah ensures ODPA independence

Sarah is joining the board of the Data Protection Authority.
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Carolyn helps fund local charities

Carolyn Van Vliet, has joined the grants panel for the Gsy Community Foundation.
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Results of the parish elections

Voters have been to the polls in St Peter Port, St Martin and the Vale.
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Rachael’s first year as a Douzenier

Watch our new video interview with Rachael McCutcheon.
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Eva wins Young Achiever Award

Eva spoke at the despatch box in the House. of Commons.
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Jurat Election Information Hub

Candidate biographies for the election held on Wednesday 3 September.
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Hilary sworn in as Comptroller

Hilary Pullum KC is one of the two senior legal advisers to the States.
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2025 election success for women

Reflecting on the election. Do we have a more balanced assembly? Yes!
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Historic P&R role for Lindsay

First woman to lead Guernsey's government as President of P&R.
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Photos of our post-election party

Celebrating candidates, officials, volunteers and voters.
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Results of Election 2025 – 11 women!

Photos and analysis from the announcement at Beau Sejour on 19 June.
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27 women stand for election – that’s 33%

A nine percentage point increase over the proportion in 2020.
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Election event list and other useful info

  We’re keeping an eye on all the hustings and other events as they’re announced. Plus any other useful developments to help you choose your deputies. Scroll down for our
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Antonia is the first in… 800 years!

First women as HM Greffier since the role began in 13th century.
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International Women’s Day events

Find out how you can celebrate International Women's Day this year.
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Janine Le Sauvage remembered

Janine was a South-East district deputy for 18 years from 1994-2012.
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Jessie honoured with Blue Plaque

Jessie de Garis transformed the lives of hundreds of children with special needs.
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Tributes in the States to Pat Mellor

Pat was a Deputy for 16 years from 1988 to 2004. She died recently, aged 76.
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Jurat Election Information Hub

Sally-Ann David was elected as a new Jurat on 11 Dec 2024.
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#WomenStandGsy campaign

Featuring the three women Deputies who were newly-elected in 2020.
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Our ‘Bring a Friend’ social event

So many new and familiar faces at our social event on 15 October.
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Guernsey’s iconic women of the future?

Thank you for nominating a young woman or girl for our future iconic Guernsey women campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day!

Nominations close on Sunday 6 March at 17.00.

Please fill in the details below.

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Miriam Makeba - South Africa

Nominated by: Christine James

Zenzile Miriam Makeba (1932 to 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa. In 2020 she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 women of the century. 

South Africa is ranked 12th in the world for percentage of women in national parliament: 45.8% (source: data.ipu.org) 

Are you from South Africa? Please email hello@womeninpubliclife.gg if there is a social or cultural group for people from South Africa in Guernsey.

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The original image “The Hague Jazz 2008 – Miriam Makeba” by Haags Uitburo is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. 

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Jacinda Ardern - New Zealand

Nominated by: Martin Lock

Jacinda Ardern (born 1980) has served as prime minister of New Zealand and leader of the Labour Party since 2017. In 2019, she led the country through the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings, rapidly introducing strict gun laws in response, and throughout 2020 she directed the country’s widely praised response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ardern was the world’s second elected head of government to give birth in office when her daughter was born in 2018. ‘An inspiring Prime Minister who brought a nation together with true leadership, empathy and compassion.’

New Zealand is ranked 4th in the world for percentage of women in national parliament: 48.3% (source: data.ipu.org) 

Other iconic women: Dame Whina Cooper, nominated by Claire Fisher, and Kate Sheppard, nominated by Anna Cooper.

Are you from New Zealand? You may be interested in joining the ANZACs in Guernsey Facebook group. 

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