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At a nomination meeting for the Senatorial candidates on 16 September, 21 people put their name forward in the hope of being elected with an island wide mandate.

Below you will find links to the audio manifestos recorded by each candidate for 大象传媒 Jersey as well as a transcript and mp3 file you can download.

We have also created a pdf file (750k) you can download and print with all the candidates manifestos in one place.

In alphabetical order - the candidates standing for election in the 2008 Senatorial elections are:

He's the Chair of the Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny Panel and also the Chair of the Consumer Council, a group he helped set up more than a decade ago.

Deputy Breckon was an opponent of GST and says if he becomes a Senator he'll continue to push for the tax to be removed from food.

He's a psychotherapist who often works with people with alcohol and addiction problems, which his proposer said proves he's compassionate.

As a lawyer he says he understands the importance of the finance industry and would like to see political, economic and social reform.

Deputy Ferguson is the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee for three years and wants better financial management of States funding, and would like to see the income support system reviewed.

She also believes there are still people falling through the education system and would like to see more emphasis placed on teaching basic skills.

He's opposed to an increase in population saying Jersey needs to strike the right balance between growth and sustainability. He believes it's vital to protect the environment and the island's open spaces.

He believes there is a need for change in the government because while the States pass some good things and some bad, there is also a lot that never gets done.

He claims Jersey has benefited from the introduction of low cost airlines he helped secure, that he's expanded ferry routes and helped introduce the Jersey Boat Show.

He has wanted a career in politics since sixteen and especially wants to give the youth in Jersey a voice that truly understands them and their issues.

His proposer said Mr Le Marquand has a keen sense of justice and can communicate with people from all walks of life.

He's the Minister for Economic Development and believes some of his greatest achievements have been in developing the tourism industry, notably through securing funding for the Battle of Flowers and creating new airlinks for the island.

Senator Ozouf supports government reform and says if he is re-elected he is keen to work on more cultural and social projects.

He strongly opposes plans for a new incinerator and would propose a cleaner and greener option if he were elected as Senator.

He believes Jersey needs greater diversity in the economy because it's too reliant on finance.

He would like to see more cheaper events to attract tourists to the island, for Jersey's football team to play in a UK league and more facilities for young artists and musicians. He supports civil partnerships for same-sex couples.

Mr Perkins doesn't think population growth is the answer to the problems caused by an ageing society.

Mr Pitman was proposed last night by seventeen year-old Laetitia Prior who said the current government doesn't listen to islanders.

He's proud of developing and overseeing the move from parish welfare to the new income support system, dropping prescription charges and getting legislation passed which gave workers benefits like the minimum wage.

He says if he was given another term as Senator he will continue to focus on social and health issues and thinks in particular long term care for the elderly needs to be looked at.

He believes after seven years in the States he has a wide range of expertise and during his time as a St Helier deputy has campaigned to keep free school milk and was an opponent of the GST.

He is also chair of the Economic Affairs Scrutiny panel and stands for reform. His proposer described him last night as a champion of the underdogs.

He opposes the new waste plant at La Collette and calls for more transparency in the government.

He says one of his best achievements in the States was to introduce a carers' allowance. He's also a supporter of reform and was instrumental in amending the structure of question time in the States.

If he wins a Senatorial seat he says he'll argue for a smaller incinerator than the current plans suggest, and would like to see a co-ordinated recycling scheme including island wide doorstop collection.

He would put together a ten-year Education plan if he's re-elected and he believes although reading levels in primary schools have improved there's still more work to be done.

Mr Walsh also says he would like to see a change in the law to give more help for small businesses.

He believes there needs to be a new relationship between the government and the people and wants islanders to reduce their impact on the environment.