Legislative Council candidate calls for better communication on connectivity

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.