Minister urges government to learn from Gibraltar

Thursday, 30 July 2015 00:00

We can learn from Gibraltar's 'thriving economy' and strong environmental sustainability policies.

That's the message from Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Richard Ronan after he was part of a delegation representing the Island there recently.

Ministers and representatives from other UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependences and other small island nations were in attendance.

Mr Ronan said the Isle of Man was complimented on its efforts after senior DEFA officers presented the Island's conservation achievements.

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