Martin Aliga
Martin Aliga has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming 2026 Senators Election. \[jerseyeveningpost.com\]
Martin Aliga is a 47-year-old independent candidate for Senator with a background in development studies and leadership, having lived in Jersey for 15 years. He aims to amplify minority voices and address edu-social and economic issues impacting families, children, and young people. His platform emphasizes affordable housing solutions, holistic health approaches, and critiquing early screen time in education.
Issue PositionsAI-extracted
Highlights costs as a top concern driving 34% of islanders to consider moving away.
"With roughly 34% of islanders contemplating moving away due to costs and housing remaining top concerns for 54% of Jersey’s population"
Critiques the early introduction of screen learning in preschool and primary education for limiting practical skills and calls for a rethink.
"Rethink how much screen time as a learning approach impacts on preschool and primary education limiting practical skills development. I critique the early introduction of screen learning, too much too early narrows the Head, Heart, and Hands approach to education."
Advocates for a holistic approach to health, including alternative pathways and reducing stigma around counselling in primary care.
"Advocating for a holistic approach to health, recognizing alternative pathways alongside traditional medical models, and reducing stigma around counselling as part of primary health care."
Proposes to positively address housing concerns by engaging members to put in place affordable and sustainable solutions for young families and tenants.
"positively address this matter by creatively engaging members to put in place affordable and sustainable housing solutions for young families and tenants."
Martin Aliga
Candidate for Senator
Martin Aliga: Working to Secure Jersey’s Future for the Next Generation
My candidacy manifests belonging, resilience, and inclusivity, promoting empathy and mutual respect. I am committed to being transparent and approachable, engaging islanders in dialogue to shape workable policies that improve everyday life for everyone on the island.
I am a 47-year-old husband and father of five. I’ve lived in Jersey for 15 years since completing my Master’s Degree in Africa & International Development at Edinburgh University. In 2012 I married Mary Bisson, my Jersey girl.
I aim to serve Jersey as an independent, confident leader in the role of Senator because I believe that being elected, I will amplify the voices of the minority and the voiceless, whilst drawing on my personal experiences of feeling unheard and undervalued by those in authority. Often political leaders are mistrusted; it is time to bring in a leadership determined to shape the next generation by empowering our children and young people who can sustainably carry on the same positive values.