Air links are vital for island economies. Since the air links from the Channel islands are to airports that are within the EU (mainly, but not only, in the UK) many aspects of EU legislation are applicable (eg on airport security, passenger rights, and landing slots at EU airports). Airspace …
Read More »Animal health: Channel Islands veterinary officer attends Commission scientific conference
Linda Lowseck, States Veterinary Officer in Jersey, attended an important scientific conference organised by the European Commission on 2 April on the management of the Schmallenberg virus. This virus affects sheep cattle and goats. It emerged in Germany and the Netherlands in late 2011 and has now been confirmed in 8 Member States …
Read More »CIBO attends seminar on the Fight Against Organised Crime
CIBO attended a seminar on “Fighting Organised Crime: Going for the Money” on 16 March organized by the Centre for European Policy Studies. This subject is of real interest to the Channel Islands, as the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey work proactively and cooperate closely with other jurisdictions in order …
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