The outgoing President of the Chamber of Commerce has appealed for private and public sectors to work together
He has also said reliable air routes must be achieved.
Stuart McCudden gave his farewell address as President of the Chamber of Commerce at their AGM in the Hilton before handing over the chain of office to John Hollis, outgoing Chairman.
Mr McCudden said what he termed " cross sectoral working" had to be fostered and, in some cases, the attitude of Departments:
Pictured left to right, Mr McCudden addresses the Chamber agm, and then hands over the President's chain of office. Chief MinisterTony Brown speaks to the Chamber's luncheon at the Hilton.
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