Retired engineer believes public needs to know more about flights and sailings
A retired engineer hoping to be elected to the Legislative Council believes the public should be given more information about flights and sailings.
Andrew Jones has served as a chief marine engineer in the merchant navy and marine industry.
He believes connectivity is one of the main issues facing the Island, along with the cost of living and challenges facing the leisure sector.
Mr Jones says communication is key:
The 15 candidates standing are:
1. Bill Henderson (SITTING)
2. Rob Mercer (SITTING)
3. Kerry Sharpe (SITTING)
4. Julia Bell
5. Claire Louise Newall
6. Kirstie Morphet
7. Gary Raymond Clueit
8. Peter Hemingway Reid
9. Ronald Paul Berry
10. Mark Jason Cleator
11. Martyn John Perkins
12. Andrew Stuart Jones
13. Barry Duncan
14. Matthew Gough
15. Barry William Carbis
The election takes place in Tuesday's (4 March) sitting of the House of Keys.
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