Working to secure our future

Since being appointed Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture and Deputy Chief Minister in 2018, I have worked  on behalf of all islanders, during one of the most challenging periods in recent history, to ensure Jersey remains resilient, safe and fiscally secure.   My key focus during the pandemic has been on protecting our health, […]

Jersey – London Heathrow connectivity secured for 5 Years

On April 5, 2022, in Financial Services, General, The Economy, Tourism, by Lyndon-Farnham

Ports of Jersey and British Airways agreement secures connectivity to Heathrow for next five years   From Port of Jersey, 5th April 2022   Ports of Jersey is thrilled to today announce a five-year agreement with British Airways to fly to London Heathrow. Following almost 12 months of negotiations, this new long-term arrangement is projected […]

Facing some of Jersey’s bigger challenges in 2022 and beyond

On December 19, 2021, in Agriculture, Financial Services, Health, Our Hospital, The Economy, by Lyndon-Farnham

When not competing in a triathlon or walking his dog – a miniature schnauzer called Winston – Jersey’s Deputy Chief Minister and Economic Development Minister Lyndon Farnham ponders the political future. James Jeune hears about some of the bigger challenges facing the Island ‘WHEN I am awake I am either at work or thinking about […]

EU confirms Jersey’s status as a cooperative jurisdiction

On December 6, 2017, in Financial Services, General, Society, The Economy, by Lyndon-Farnham

I am very pleased that the EU has cleared Jersey from inclusion in its register of blacklisted jurisdictions. (Source gov.je) The EU Code of Conduct Group on Business Taxation (the Code Group) has determined that Jersey is a cooperative tax jurisdiction, and will work with the Island throughout 2018 to ensure that this position is […]

Global Forum on Transparency & Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes recognises Jersey’s commitment and cooperation

On November 18, 2017, in Financial Services, General, Society, The Economy, by Lyndon-Farnham

The recent Global Forum’s report (pub. 17th November 2017) recognises that Jersey is fully committed to the highest standards of tax transparency and cooperation. Summary of the Report: The second round peer review reveals the important progress made by Jersey in the implementation of the international standard, leading to the upgrade of its overall rating from […]