Lieutenant-Governor Kyd Appointed First Patron of Jersey Overseas Aid

The official aid agency for Jersey, Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA), has named its inaugural patron. Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd, who concurrently serves as Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, will assume this position. Since his relocation to Jersey in 2022, Vice Admiral Kyd has collaborated with JOA and expressed commendation for its methodology in international development and humanitarian assistance. Regarding his assumption of the role, he stated he was “delighted and excited” to get going. Vice Admiral Kyd’s career included 37 years of service as an officer in the Navy, and in his capacity as patron, he will contribute to enhancing JOA’s public visibility and advocating for its initiatives. He remarked: “I have seen for myself the importance of overseas aid in supporting longer-term development in countries where help is most needed. “We really can make a difference in improving lives, particularly through basic education, essential healthcare and food resilience, which helps lift communities out of poverty and enhances quality of life.””