Announcement
July 15 2024
JOA Director Simon Boas
It is with profound sadness, as Chair of Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA), that I announce the death of the Executive Director, Simon Boas, following his courageous battle with cancer. Simon was an inspiration and larger-than-life character who impacted thousands of lives here in Jersey as well as millions around the world.
Simon passed away peacefully in Jersey today, surrounded by his family. Our hearts go out to Simon’s wife Aurelie, his parents Tony and Sarah, and his sister Julia during this time of profound loss.
Simon Boas
1977 – 2024
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
News Summer 2024
Your Feedback is important to me
Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who contacted me after reading my last article in the Spring issue to share your views on Ministerial vs. Committee systems of government. Both Deputy
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
St Martin Community Support Group Volunteers Needed
One of my election pledges was to set up a Community Support Group in St Martin as we have in Grouville. I set up the service in Grouville about 10 years ago and it is a valued support and comfort
Lieutenant Governor hears how Jersey is tackling malnutrition in Africa
Last week, Lieutenant Governor, Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd, visited Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) to find out more about how Jersey is tackling malnutrition in Africa.
By Rod McLoughlin JEP Jan ‘2024
THE Island’s approach to helping sustain some of the world’s poorest countries
Ukraine National Day 24th August
In the summer of 2023 we marked Ukraines National Day on 24th August at the Jersey Museum with an evening where JOA and the Jersey International Culture Centre (JICC) welcomed Uliana Yersanka from the Ukraine, along with Ben Remfrey, the
New Jersey Liberation Day
Earlier in the summer of 2023 I had the honour of hosting the Mayor of New Jersey and his delegation to Jersey to help celebrate our Liberation day. As well as the day parade I included a visit to the
Island Identity – information packs
Earlier this year, I supplied each of the Constables with the template of information to be given to new Parishioners to their Parishes. The ideas was to give a general Island piece of information that they could expand and individualise
High Housing Costs impinging on our identity
Article: Rod McLoughlin
International Relations Minister: Carolyn Labey
Picture: DAVID FERGUSON
International Relations Minister Carolyn Labey is reviewing contributions to the ongoing consultation on Island identity, and said to-date there had been ‘quite a good response’. The strength of
Renewable Energy and Green Initiatives
The headline results of the Future Jersey 2017 – 2037 document under the section, ‘what do Islanders want to see most change into the future?’ set out the following as concerns and aspirations of Islanders who took part in the
2023 Democracy week
During the 2023 Democracy week activities we canvassed in town to encourage awareness of the events and activities.
Grouville Community Support Group
Most recent flyer available to the Parish via The Grouville Gazette
Grouville Community Support Group
A few years ago the Deputy of Grouville, Carolyn Labey, pledged to set up a Community Support Group in the Parish. She felt that with the transfer of the Welfare System from the Parishes to the Social Security department, the
Ukraine National Day 24 August 2023
My speech given on 24th August, 2023 at Jersey Museum to a full auditorium to mark Ukraine’s National Day
Today is a day of great significance, not only for Ukraine but for all those who champion the ideals of freedom and
Les Grouvelles States Assembly Visit
I arranged a visit to the States Assembly in June for the politically interested members of Les Grouvelles. Many thanks to the Greffier Lisa Hart who explained some of its history and procedures. Thanks also to Stuart Andersen who kindly
News Update – Gazettes Summer 2023
My Article in Les Nouvelles de St Martin and the Grouville Gazettes 2023
As you read this article we will have all long since celebrated the Coronation in May. I must say that during the Saturday and day of the Coronation
2023 News report from Malawi
Mary Kachepa
Fisheries and Livestock Minister MAKOZO CHIKOTE says dairy farming is an important Livestock undertaking that can significantly contribute to food security and economic growth.
Speaking at during the launch of Jersey Breed focused Diary
Jersey cow ‘second most popular in the world’
A CONFERENCE which discusses the importance of the Jersey cow in African farming communities is due to take place in Malawi this month.
International Development Minister Carolyn Labey will be speaking at the African Jersey Forum Conference,
