JERSEY has signed a new agreement with the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF to expand opportunities for Islanders working in global humanitarian roles. A memorandum of understanding between the Government of Jersey and UNICEF will enable Jersey Overseas Aid to fund its first junior professional officer (JPO) placement with the organisation from 2026.
Addendum signing of flagship dairy agreement with Zambia
At the Zambian Embassy in London, on a purposeful visit to sign the Addendum to the flagship Memorandum of Understanding with Zambia, to drive the long-term dairy sector transformation which JOA are delivering on and where I had
I was recently delighted to have been invited, with some of my colleagues, to take part in a School organised political Q & A session at JCG.
Welcome to Maurice Makoloo, Kenya’s High Commissioner to UK
In March 2026, I was delighted to welcome Kenya’s UK High Commissioner to Jersey, where we could start our discussion on the possibility of setting up an Honorary Consul for Kenya in Jersey.
Red Cross chief visits Island to strengthen long friendship
Late in March I had the opportunity to visit the Red Cross offices in London where I invited Béatrice Butsana-Sita, British Red Cross chief officer to Jersey for a visit. She was welcomed to a reception we organised
This week I had the honour as International Development Minister of opening a JOA event at the Jersey Arts Centre, which brought together young leaders, global partners and our island community for an inspiring conversation on “Youth Driving Change”.
This year much of my work has centred on education, leadership and strengthening Jersey’s international profile which I firmly believe are critical to our Island’s future.
International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for advancing gender equality.
We published the latest JOA Newsletter in February, reporting on our Conservation Livelihoods Conference in Cambridge where along with Durrell, JOA hosted a conference which attracted delegates from 19 different countries.
Some of the subjects for discussion at the Youth Conference this year: Youth, Human Rights, the Environment, Health, and Politics.
