New Jersey delegates visit namesake island

Politicians from New Jersey have been visiting the Jersey.

Our political correspondent Leah Ferguson followed them on their tour, as they learnt about George Carteret, who founded New Jersey in the 1600's.

Politicians from New Jersey are visiting their namesake island this week.

They took in some of the island's most iconic sights including Durrell Wildlife Park yesterday.

Today, they will discuss future trade links and cultural ties with States members.

It follows a trip by the Chief Minister and St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft to America last year.

A political delegation from the American state of New Jersey are visiting their namesake island this week.

They are in Jersey to discuss future trade links and cultural ties with States members.

But today, they have been given a tour of some of the island's best visitor attractions, starting at Durrell Wildlife Park. Leah Ferguson joined them.

Two US assemblymen from New Jersey are leading a delegation to visit Jersey this week.

It comes after last year's visit to the US state by Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Philip Ozouf, and the Connétable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft.

During their visit, they will meet the Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, and the Lieutenant Governor, General Sir John McColl. They will also meet other States Members, including Senator Ozouf and Connétable Crowcroft, and members of the finance industry, as well as attending a dinner hosted by the Bailiff, William Bailhache.

Today, they are being given a tour around the island, starting at Durrell Wildlife Park.