9 Oct 00- Cooperation between Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man is likely to ever closer in the next few years. In a meeting organised by the Institute of Bankers in Guernsey, Senator Walker commented 'We are in the international spotlight and there are predators. If one of the three moves out of kilter with the other two and gets picked off in some way, the other two become vulnerable. Provide a solid united front and we are in a stronger position. Divided we fall' he said. The meeting concentrated on possible threats posed by the OECD and EU legislation on tax harmonisation.

15 Oct 00 - Commenting on the greater cooperation needed between the islands, Senator Frank Walker, Finance & Economics President, said " We are moving and working much more closely together and the idea of some kind of Federation has real advantages" He went on to say " Creating a Federation would be a major political change and would involve dealing with with the legacy of centuries of history and tradition .. but I accept that challenge"

28 Nov 00- Jersey and Guernsey have announced that they will be working more closely together on the joint promotion of the Channel Islands. Both tourist boards state that although each will still have their own promotions, there is a considerabe "Channel Islands" brand awareness that should be further developed early next year.