Category: External Relations

Driving international competitiveness through a future-focused tax strategy

In this article, Cora O’Brien, Deputy Comptroller of Revenue Jersey, outlines how theIsland’s international tax strategy is evolving as part of the Financial ServicesCompetitiveness Programme, ensuring Jersey remains a stable, reputable, andattractive jurisdiction for global investment in an increasingly complex tax landscape. Jersey’s international finance centre (IFC) is the powerhouse of our economy, generating 40% … Read more Driving international competitiveness through a future-focused tax strategy

Quick wins and improving the business environment

Through a series of targeted workstreams, the Financial Services Competitiveness Programme is helping to streamline Jersey’s business environment. Helen De La Cour, Director of Financial and Professional Services at the Government of Jersey, shares what’s happening behind the scenes, and why the impact could reach beyond the financial services sector. Helen, you’re leading Workstream 2 … Read more Quick wins and improving the business environment

Future-proofing Jersey’s competitiveness

The Island’s financial services sector operates in an increasingly competitive global environment. A cross-agency team – bringing together government, the regulator and industry – is working to ensure Jersey is taking decisive steps to protect and grow its financial services sector. Tom Le Feuvre, Director of External Relations at the Government of Jersey, shares the … Read more Future-proofing Jersey’s competitiveness

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