Jersey and Antigua and Barbuda Formalize Three-Year Cooperation Agreement

The Government of Jersey has finalized a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Antigua and Barbuda. This initiative aims to “strengthen ties within education, sport and culture” with the Caribbean nation. Daryll Matthew, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Education, Sport and Creative Industries, journeyed to Jersey last week to formalize the agreement. He was welcomed by Deputy Kirsten Morel, Jersey’s Minister for Sustainable Economic Development. The agreement stipulates annual meetings between ministers from both islands to review progress on the outlined matters. Morel commented: “Our islands have formed a promising partnership in recent years and I was delighted to welcome Minister Matthew to Jersey for the second time to strengthen that bond. The signing of an innovative MoU will give residents in both jurisdictions exciting opportunities to develop their skill sets, while broadening their horizons.” Matthew remarked: “This MoU represents an exciting next step in our relationship with Jersey. It creates mutually beneficial opportunities in education, the creative industries and cultural exchanges that will enrich both our nations. As small islands, there is much we have in common and a significant opportunity to share, support and learn from each other.”