Jersey Connections Summer 2025
Updates on the progress of Jersey Connections, the programme to make connections with islanders around the world
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 fun!
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.
British Red Cross Forum
On the eve of Liberation Day and with Jersey Overseas Aid, I hosted a public forum at Maritime Museum with the British Red Cross where we discussed ways of giving humanitarian aid in today’s environment.
Jersey – an International Island
Assistant Minister for External Relations, Carolyn Labey
As many of you will know, one of my passions is to try to enhance the Island Identity and raise our international profile. I am committed to advancing the recommendations outlined in the Island Identity project, which I continue to lead. To support this
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 St Martin’s Celebrations and a trip ‘out west’ 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 in each Parish.
I would be interested to hear what you
