Bailiwick Podcasts

Gavin St Pier and Tom Rylatt of new political party Forward Guernsey joined Laura Clayton to discuss the party, and their own political aspirations. 

Our reporter Luke Webb, and Guernsey's ODPA Commissioner, Brent Homan, take a look at the American genetic data analysis company 23andMe, following their filing for bankruptcy. 

When Leon Ogier suffered a cardiac arrest he was lucky that Simon Welch was driving past as his quick response helped to save Mr Ogier's life.

Mr Ogier and Mr Welch later met the emergency service personnel and Community First Responders who all arrived after the 999 call was made.

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, Jodie Yettram sat down with Sam Billingham, a survivor of coercive control and domestic abuse. 

Sam shared her personal journey, how she became trapped in an abusive relationship, the psychological toll of coercive control, and the challenges she faced when trying to leave.

Now an advocate and founder of online support group Survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sam discussed the warning signs to look out for, the gaps in understanding and professional training, and what needs to change to better protect victims.

This episode coincides with the launch of a new campaign by the Government of Jersey, aimed at raising awareness of coercive control and encouraging victims to seek support.

Support services in Jersey:
📞 Jersey Domestic Abuse Support: 01534 880505
📞 FREEDA 24-hour helpline: 0800 7356836
📞 Victims First Jersey: 0800 7351612

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In this episode you’ll hear about two new initiatives launched by the Guernsey Velo Club aimed at giving people a taste of road racing. One is a women’s only series, the other is aimed at corporate teams. Nick Mann discusses those and the latest on the Delancey Park pump track project with head of coaching Paul de Garis, road cycling coordinator Mark Smith and Esther Reid, who also gives us an insight as a relative newcomer to the sport. For more, visit here.

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, we explore PFAS contamination in Jersey’s water supply with Dr Steve Hajioff, a public health expert with nearly 40 years of experience. 

As chair of the independent PFAS panel looking into the issue locally, Dr Hajioff is responsible for advising the government. 

In this episode, we explore how PFAS got into Jersey’s water, what the risks are, and what’s being done to address the problem…

In a move to address long-standing frustrations with the island's planning system, Jersey’s government has embarked on a comprehensive reform agenda that promises to streamline the development process while balancing the need to preserve the island's unique heritage.

At the forefront of these efforts is Andrew Marx, the Head of Development and Land at the Department of Infrastructure and Environment, Regulation Directorate, who recently sat down for a Bailiwick Podcasts interview with Tom Innes to discuss the progress made and what lies ahead…

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History will be made later this year when a Channel Islands rugby side takes to the field for an international clash against Sweden. During this episode you’ll hear from Guernsey Raiders Director of Rugby Jordan Reynolds and the club’s vice chair Chris Gnapp. But to open up, Raiders chair Gary Haycock-West tells us how and why the idea came about and what it means for those involved.

A new political movement, launched ahead of Guernsey's 2025 island wide election, is pledging to work on policies not personalities.

Gavin St Pier is its political advisor, but there seems to be much more to Future Guernsey, as Laura Clayton found out shortly before its official launch event.