BACK in June, I highlighted our ongoing concerns with the Population Management Legislation. We therefore resumed our campaign privately with senior politicians and civil servants and one of our committee sits on the Tourism sub-committee and is able to present the CGi’s views at this forum.
Our other two themes are States procurement and deferred pensions. Simon Steele, the Director of Procurement at the States is presenting to the committee in September on the procurement transformation programme so we will update members on the outcome of this meeting.
On deferred pensions, Guernsey is out of sync with the UK in that it does not offer an ability to defer the state pension. There are benefits for the States and to individuals who do not wish to draw their pension at the statutory retirement age so we are to explore this with a local actuarial firm and the States itself.
I am delighted to confirm that our social event and tour takes place on 18 September at Guernsey Electricity’s offices. Organised through Sally-Anne David, committee member and GEL director, the event will include a tour of the power station discuss and Q&A on the future of the energy market, followed by drinks and nibbles. Email enquiry@thecgi.net to secure your place.
The CGi remains resolutely determined to play its part in kick-starting Guernsey’s economy and continues to engage with the key decision makers on the island. The work and dialogue simply does not stop.