A very warm welcome, and thank you for visiting my website.
It is aimed to give you a brief illustration of my work. My focus remains on the Community; at Parish, Island and International levels, whether that’s supporting our parishes of Grouville and St Martin, taking a leading role in promoting Jersey’s unique identity, or representing our Island on the international stage.
I’ve helped to bring people together through the Parish Surgeries, Community Support Groups, the Grouville Gazette and Les Grouvelles. Across Jersey, I launched the Island Identity project to share our values, provide resources for children and newcomers, and help us all feel a stronger sense of belonging. Beyond our shores, I’m proud to serve as Minister for International Development and Assistant Minister for External Relations, chairing Jersey Overseas Aid and building connections with our global diaspora through Jersey Connections.
Through the links above you can explore in more detail some of the projects, initiatives and propositions I’m involved in, and which I’m always happy to discuss.
80th Anniversary of Liberation Day
Speakers & Guests at the 80th anniversary commemoration in the Royal Square of the SS Vega on May the 9th 2025
UN talks in Jersey
Jersey takes centre stage in international humanitarian talks hosting UN officials in the Island
United Nation officials are set to descend on Jersey this week as the island becomes the first non-member UN state to host an event essential to
Overseas Aid – Podcast
What role can a small island play in addressing the world’s biggest humanitarian crises? More than you might think. Podcast hosted by Ed Lewis, Executive Director, Jersey Overseas Aid (left)
JEP feature – Jersey Cow’s success overseas
An Island icon – the Jersey cow – is helping to change lives overseas through an initiative to support farming in poor communities.
Jersey Connections
As well as Minister for International Development I am also Assistant Minister for External Relations. Here in New York meeting Governor of New Jersey; Phil Murphy
Jersey’s connections with New Jersey
In the June 2025 edition of New Jersey Municipalities magazine, the Minister for International Development Carolyn Labey shared how Jersey is stepping onto the global stage and pursuing further ties with the US.
The special feature follows the Minister’s first visit
Jersey takes centre stage in international humanitarian talks
This week United Nation officials are set to descend on Jersey this week as the island becomes the first non-member UN state to host an event essential to delivering “life-saving humanitarian
Jersey Connections Summer 2025 Newsletter
Jersey Connections Summer Newsletter 2 June 2025
Jersey Anthem
Upon the recommendation of the Island Identity report the song “Beautiful Jersey” has been formalised as Jersey’s local anthem and in case you haven’t heard it, there are several versions available on the Gov.je website, but this one is
SS Vega Memorial Ceremony in the Royal Square May 9th 2025
Speeches:
Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq 05:40
Chief Minister, Lyndon Farnham 07:10
Deputy Carolyn Labey, 20:00
David Peppiatt OBE, British Red Cross 25:50
Liberation Day Celebrations and National Recognition
As lead on the Island Identity project I am very pleased to report that the States Assembly approved my proposition to recognise Liberation Day as Jersey’s National Day. We will continue to refer to it as Liberation Day and the
The Jersey Cow in Zambia Update May 2025
During my visit to Zambia, where the Government of Zambia is encouraging and supporting dairy small holders with Jersey cattle.
Jersey Connections 2024
Last Thursday, the 12th December, we were delighted to celebrate the launch of Jersey Connections, the first in a series of in-person events bringing together our Jersey diaspora.
Common Strategic Plan 2024 – 2026
Following the turbulent period in Jersey Politics earlier this year, this Government’s first job was to present its Common Strategic Plan. With only two years to implement it, the focus is on addressing immediate challenges facing Islanders, such as the
St Martin – Field MN714
As some will already know, I am pursuing the render of a good agricultural field (MN714) in St. Martin from the dump it has become, back into a field. The owner has accumulated and is now ‘storing’ a menagerie of
