Award-winning entrepreneur to stand with Reform

Thursday 14 April 2022

A businesswoman who founded an award-winning portable travel cot and carer will be seeking election as a Reform Jersey candidate in the upcoming election.

Catherine Curtis, who hopes to become a Deputy in St. Helier Central, has started several successful businesses, and continues to run a grave care business.

She is also the founder and ex-managing director of the companies which comprise the international brand BabyHub.

Educated at the Convent FCJ, Ms Curtis has a first-class degree in Climate Change and Innovation, as well as a diploma in International Environmental Policy. "I appreciate the need to protect our environment and understand the measures we can take, and the opportunities such protection will bring," she said.

Born in the island, she has lived in other countries before settling back in Jersey.

Ms Curtis has held many voluntary positions and is currently a Rates Assessor for St. Helier and a delegate (formerly curator). She was also a foster parent for five years, an experience that saw her welcome "many lovely children" into her home, which she said benefited her children greatly.

Pictured: During the pandemic, Ms Curtis worked as a carer.

Through the pandemic Ms Curtis worked many night shifts as a carer, primarily to be able to spend time with her mother, who was a resident at St. Joseph’s Care Home.

“During this time, I gained valuable knowledge, including a level three diploma in adult care, and was impressed by my amazing colleagues who were so kind in their treatment of the dementia and nursing residents," she said.

Announcing her candidacy, Ms Curtis said she had "a passionate desire" to see responsible governance in her island.

“I fully support fair treatment for all Jersey residents, be they newcomers or from established Jersey families," she said. "However, we are a small island, so need a population policy, and urgently need to address the housing crisis.”

She said she was proud to be standing as a member of Reform Jersey. “This is the party that has consistently brought propositions to improve people’s lives," she added. "We support each other and share the same values. We have a shared manifesto, so voters know what, by working together, we will deliver.”

Reform Jersey party leader Sam Mézec commented: “I am delighted that Catherine is running for election. I know that she has a strong social conscience and a desire to see Jersey become a more equal society. With her excellent record in business, she will make a very effective States Member.”

St. Helier Central covers much of the former St. Helier 2 area.

The election is taking place in June.

Pictured top: Catherine Curtis photographed by John Liot.