Category: External Relations

Jersey Connections: Bringing our global communities together

The launch of Jersey Connections on 5 December in London marked an exciting milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with the Jersey diaspora. The journey to Jersey Connections The concept of Jersey Connections began as a recommendation outlined in the Island Identity report: to build a stronger sense of belonging among those with … Read more Jersey Connections: Bringing our global communities together

Old Jersey Meets New

As Assistant Minister for External Relations, with responsibility for growing Jersey’s ties with the state of New Jersey, I have just returned from a very productive first official visit. One of the highlights was meeting the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, with whom I had the opportunity to discuss how we can grow our … Read more Old Jersey Meets New

Perspectives on the Middle East

Navigating the diplomatic maze to boost our Island’s prosperity.

Moneyval: A summary

Translating the generosity, skills and compassion of the people of Jersey

By Jersey’s Minister for International Development, Deputy Carolyn Labey Jersey’s Overseas Aid programme continues to advance in leaps and bounds, and it is a privilege for me to be the Minister responsible for one of the Island’s great success stories.  As the year since our government was established has been packed with achievements, I have … Read more Translating the generosity, skills and compassion of the people of Jersey

The Island Games: More than just sport performances

The Guernsey 2023 NatWest International Island Games XIX was a week when sport took over the front pages, as well as the back. Throughout the week, triumphs and disappointments were reported at pace. But off the pitches, courts, and tracks, there was work going on behind the scenes which didn’t make the papers. For Jersey, … Read more The Island Games: More than just sport performances

Chief Minister: Reflections on the British-Irish Council Summit

The ability to consider and act on shared challenges and promote Jersey was a key benefit of hosting and attending the 39th British-Irish Council (BIC) Summit last week, as we discussed the latest political developments from across the member administrations since the last Summit in November 2022, which was hosted in Blackpool by the UK. … Read more Chief Minister: Reflections on the British-Irish Council Summit

Opportunity through Connectivity

Last Saturday, for the first time since Brexit, a Condor ferry and a Manche-Iles Express ferry arrived from Granville carrying passengers who didn’t all have French passports. This didn’t stop them enjoying the day in Jersey, however, as those French citizens travelling only with their national ID cards were able to take advantage of a … Read more Opportunity through Connectivity

Jersey Resilience: New Civil Contingencies Law to be prioritised

The Government of Jersey takes the resilience of the Island very seriously indeed and is constantly reviewing how it is assessing the challenges ahead and learning from those which we have recently faced. For example, the Report of the Jersey Independent COVID-19 Review, High Expectations, contained a number of recommendations aimed at ensuring that civil … Read more Jersey Resilience: New Civil Contingencies Law to be prioritised