ISLANDERS have been urged to ‘buy local’ when they shop in future, as it is good for the environment and the economy.
In the States this week, Economic Development Minister Philip Ozouf made the plea when answering questions about the plight of fishermen and growers affected by rising fuel prices.
Meanwhile, a businessman is launching a campaign to extend the local buying campaign to include the commissioning of services as well as produce.
Rod Bryans, who is a founder of the Breakfast Club, has devised the ‘Think Twice – Buy Local’ campaign.
He said that the States and local businesses should try to find out if the expertise exists in Jersey for a project to be undertaken before thinking of commissioning from overseas.
