Bailiwick Podcasts – Details, episodes & analysis

Around 1,000 people in Guernsey do not have secure housing.

Now the charity Caritas is looking to help address that by not just providing accommodation, but also the support needed to combat the issues that have led someone into homelessness in the first place.

In this episode of the Interview Nick Mann talks to Caritas chairman Graham Merfield after they appealed for land and funding for the project.
You can visit their website for more information.

With another shop closing in town, and its premises already up for rent at an eye watering amount, Luke Webb spoke to retailers about their positions in the island's economy.

Rents make up the majority of their spending, but other challenges persist too. 

In this first episode of our two-part rugby special, Nick Mann talks to Guernsey Raiders Director of Rugby Jordan Reynolds about the ups and downs of the season so far, the challenges of National League rugby and how his side are changing the mood in their bid to climb clear of the relegation battle. 

Former Jersey Reds player turned professional boxer, Nick Campbell joined the podcast team to discuss his transition into the ring, winning the Scottish Heavyweight Title and training with world champions Joseph Parker and Tyson Fury.

From dealing with pre-fight nerves, to what Tyson Fury is really like in person, this certainly was an entertaining conversation!

This week, Express goes behind the scenes at A&E at Christmas time... Dr Masha Finn, Clinical Lead at the General Hospital's Emergency Department, spoke about the pressures facing the department and the busy season ahead...

James Dumbleton is working with others to preserve the cultural identity of the Channel Islands through music. He told Laura Clayton what that means and why he is so passionate about it. 

It’s a period of change for Guernsey Cricket and with a summer ahead that features a T20 international tournament on our shores, Nick Mann talks to new men’s manager Rob Thomson about the sport’s ambitions and his journey into the role.

With just days to go until deputies continue their debate and vote on whether to sack Guernsey’s senior political committee, it’s President Deputy Peter Ferbrache offered himself up to media spotlight after it emerged a behind closed doors meeting had been scheduled to try and turn minds to keeping at least three of P&R’s members in place for the next 18 months.

Deputies Mark Helyar and David Mahoney have already resigned from Policy & Resources leaving empty seats at the top table and the chance for a refresh whatever happens next week.

But the incumbent President is hoping that is all that will need to be considered by the States right now, as he plans to pitch for unity and collaboration in the face of wipeout.