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
As well as my role as Minister for International Development I am also Assistant Minister for External Relations, where I have the opportunity to promote the outward-facing aims recommended in the Island Identity project. It is through soft diplomacy and developing relationships where Jersey can often grow international ties that
Jersey’s voice in 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 to New Jersey, where meetings with
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
Earlier this year, as part of the Island Identity project I was successful in having my proposition adopted by the States Assembly P-6-2025 to have Liberation Day given National Day status, thus enshrining it as a day of significance to Islanders in the years to come.
A fascinating and very well put together presentation about our home
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 fun!
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
