Guernsey's Board Of Industry Says E-Business Sector Thriving

by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London

17 July 2002

Determined to demonstrate to critics that Guernsey's e-business drive is far from over, the Channel Island jurisdiction's Board of Industry has produced a case-study book, telling the stories of some of the Island's e-business successes.

Speaking to the Guernsey Press and Star following the publication of the book, entitled 'Guernsey: Local Business on the World Stage', Deputy Kevin Prevel, vice president of the Board of Industry explained that:

'Contrary to what the sceptics will have us believe, e-business is most certainly not finished. Guernsey must continue to do everything it can to support its pioneering of e-business, and to attract further innovative hi-tech businesses to the island for the long-term prosperity of the Bailiwick.'

According to Kevin Green, director of the Board's e-business team, the book gives examples of companies which are increasing business efficiency, and widening client bases by enhancing their e-commerce capabilities:

'As we continue to establish Guernsey as a reputable jurisdiction, this book showcases what is being achieved on the Island, he told the local newspaper.

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