Improving inter-island air and sea connectivity is one of the early priorities of a renewed commitment by the Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce to work more closely together.
The independent business membership organisations announced plans to deepen collaboration in a bid to deliver tangible benefits for businesses operating across the Channel Islands.
By aligning on business priorities and policy engagement, the two Chambers hope to present a more coherent and influential voice to policymakers, helping to reduce barriers, and improve connectivity and growth.
Jersey Chamber of Commerce president Lee Madden said: “The more we talk about this collaboration, the more positive the feedback becomes. It’s a great initiative with real, tangible benefits for our members, and it shines a light for our respective leaders on the value of being better together.
“By combining our efforts, we can unlock opportunities, reduce friction for businesses and help the Channel Islands stay competitive and connected.”
Guernsey Chamber of Commerce president Stephen Rouxel added: “By working more closely with Jersey, we can be more influential, more effective, and more ambitious in how we support businesses and shape the economic future of the Channel Islands.”
Early priorities include improving inter-island air and sea connectivity, coordinating policy positions and delivering joint events.
The first of these will be a Channel Islands Cooperation Breakfast Briefing in Jersey on 10 February.