THE Island has been showcasing the international business opportunities it can provide at a Commonwealth forum in Antigua and Barbuda.
External Relations Minister Senator Ian Gorst attended the Commonwealth Business Forum, held alongside the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
The forum brought together representatives from governments, businesses, financial institutions and the investment community, providing an opportunity for Jersey to strengthen international relationships and promote opportunities for local businesses.
During the visit, Senator Gorst met diplomatic, government and commercial contacts and took part in discussions promoting Jersey as a trusted and well-regulated international finance centre.
He also supported the launch of the Commonwealth Family Office Network, which aims to connect private capital and expertise with investment opportunities across the Commonwealth.
Beyond the business discussions, Senator Gorst visited a new mural at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies campus, created through a collaboration between artists from Jersey and Antigua and Barbuda.
Jersey artists Aimée Cast, Max Corbett and Toby Norman worked alongside Antiguan artists Tse Pigott and Joyce Murray-Watkins during a week-long exchange to create the artwork.
The mural follows an earlier ‘sister’ artwork at Elizabeth Marina in St Helier and puts into practice a three-year memorandum of understanding between the two islands, creating opportunities for Islanders to collaborate across the creative industries, education, sports, arts, culture and heritage.
Senator Gorst said: “International engagement is ultimately about delivering opportunities for Jersey. By building strong relationships across the Commonwealth, we can promote our businesses and finance industry, attract investment and create new connections for Islanders.
“The cultural exchange with Antigua and Barbuda shows how those relationships can also deliver opportunities directly for our communities.”
