As Guernsey approaches its first election under island-wide voting, we are taking a virtual trip around the world to find out what can be learnt from other territories that use similar systems. Credit: PA Images
As Guernsey approaches its first election under island-wide voting, we are taking a virtual trip around the world to find out what can be learnt from other territories that use similar systems.
St Helena
St Helena also uses island-wide voting and, like Guernsey, it does not have established political parties. But it only has a fraction of our population.
Falkland Islands
Now, we will take the nearly 4,000 mile journey to the Falkland Islands. Here, they have two constituencies rather just just one. But with no political parties at all, the eight elected independent politicians - including Teslyn Barkman - come together after the election to work on a joint plan.
Guam
On to the United States island territory of Guam in the Western Pacific
. Every two years, it elects 15 members of parliament on an island-wide basis, and has the Democrats v Republicans battle.
So there are different examples around the world, but ultimately - according to one politics expert - Guernsey is a unique case.
