Category: External Relations

Tax strategy to support digital asset investment in Jersey

Joint ministerial statement – Deputy Elaine Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources, and Deputy Ian Gorst, Minster for External Relations Jersey is committed to becoming a leading jurisdiction for digital asset innovation and investment. As digital asset markets and tokenised financial services evolve, Jersey’s tax policy will continue to support the growth and development of … Read more Tax strategy to support digital asset investment in Jersey

News this week…

Statement from the Chief Minister on the potential impact of the Middle East conflict​The Government of Jersey is taking active steps to manage any potential impacts on the Island arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Government publishes 2025 Annual Report and Accounts​The States of Jersey 2025 Annual Report and Accounts recorded a net-asset … Read more News this week…

How International Financial Centres are supporting investment across the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), in partnership with the Government of Jersey, Jersey Finance Limited and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda jointly published a virtual webinar to explore in detail how IFCs could support investment across the Commonwealth.  As global investment patterns are reshaped by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade alliances, and growing competition for capital, Commonwealth nations are looking to one another for opportunities which are … Read more How International Financial Centres are supporting investment across the Commonwealth

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£1.5 million allocated to support charities from Jersey Reclaim FundThe Government has announced the second annual allocation of £1.5 million from the Jersey Reclaim Fund, continuing the Government’s commitment to provide long term, stable support for local charitable and voluntary organisations. Construction begins on new youth centre for St HelierWork has officially begun on a … Read more News this week…

News this week…

Public Health advice on meningitis cases in KentPublic Health Jersey is aware of reports of meningitis cases affecting young people in Canterbury and the surrounding area, including students at the University of Kent. The risk to people living outside of the area is very low. Government publishes All Age Mental Health StrategyThe Government of Jersey … Read more News this week…

Jersey’s Financial Services industry: It’s Time to Win 

Andrew McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Government of Jersey Jersey’s finance sector is arguably the Island’s most remarkable economic achievement of the past 60 years – built almost from scratch and now responsible for around half of Jersey’s GDP and more than half of government tax revenues. It is an industry which, if listed, would be the size of a FTSE 100 company. … Read more Jersey’s Financial Services industry: It’s Time to Win 

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Launch of the All Age Mental Health StrategyThe Minister for Health and Social Services and Minister for Children and Families will launch the All Age Mental Health Strategy (2026–2030) on Thursday 19 March. Statement from the Minister for Justice and Home AffairsThe Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, issued a statement … Read more News this week…

News this week… Draft Licensing Law lodged, and advice to owners travelling with their pets over Christmas

Travelling over Christmas? Biosecurity remindersIslanders are reminded that personal imports of fresh meat, dairy, and live animals from the EU and other regions remain banned to protect livestock. Pet owners travelling to the EU with their pets should check their EU pet passport or Animal Health Certificate is valid before travelling. Helmet safety boost: New … Read more News this week… Draft Licensing Law lodged, and advice to owners travelling with their pets over Christmas

External Relations: Strengthening global connections

Strengthening Jersey’s international reputation

By Deputy Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations  As we move through the final quarter of 2025, it is timely to reflect upon the work undertaken so far this year to strengthen Jersey’s international reputation, promote our economic interests, and deepen our relationships with key partners.  The Government of Jersey’s external relations strategy continues to focus on competitiveness, connectivity, and confidence on … Read more Strengthening Jersey’s international reputation