04 September 2007
On Wednesday 5 September, Jersey is hosting the annual meeting of representatives from the Crown dependencies. The meeting provides a forum for discussing areas of common interest and is an opportunity for the islands to work together for their mutual benefit.
Jersey’s Chief Minister, Senator Frank Walker, will welcome delegations from Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Alderney and Sark. Leading the delegations are: Deputy Mike Torode, Guernsey’s Chief Minister; the Hon J A Brown MHK, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man; Sir Norman Browse, President of the States of Alderney; and Mr Roger Olsen, President of Sark’s General Purposes and Advisory Committee.
Delegates are considering a number of topics, including the further development of the islands’ international profiles and their relationships with international organisations such as the British-Irish Council. Economic and strategic issues affecting the Crown Dependencies are also on the agenda, including the finance industry, immigration and passports, and co-operation on criminal justice matters.
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Notes to Editors:
1. Leaders of the delegations will be available for interview and for a photocall at noon on Wednesday 5 September in the Council of Ministers’ Meeting Room on the 9th floor Cyril Le Marquand House.
2. For further information, please contact Mike Entwistle, International Relations, on 440405.
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