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23 May 2013

Statement from First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, on the Woolwich attack

Cardiff Airport key to Wales’ position in global market – First Minister

The First Minister, Carwyn Jones, has reiterated the importance of Cardiff Airport in securing Wales’ position within a highly competitive global economy.

Tags: First Minister | 20 May 2013 | Programme for Government - Growth | South East Wales

17 May 2013

Porth Eirias set to be major North Wales attraction

Porth Eirias will be at the heart of a major celebration this weekend as Colwyn Bay’s Prom Live takes place, and will mark the opening of the centre to the public.

Tags: First Minister | 17 May 2013 | Economy | Regeneration | North Wales

13 May 2013

First Minister welcomes Turkish Ambassador to Wales

The UK’s Turkish Ambassador is in Wales to discuss trade and investment opportunities

09 May 2013

£20m Europe Day boost as construction of Swansea’s innovation campus gets underway

A £32m investment to create an Engineering Manufacturing Centre (EMC) at Swansea University’s planned Science and Innovation Campus is to go ahead thanks to an EU boost.

01 May 2013

First Minister announces boost for renewable energy projects and communities

First Minister, Carwyn Jones, has announced a £1.6m EU funding boost for a pioneering tidal energy stream generator.

30 April 2013

Public Service Commission remit announced

The First Minister has set out the purpose and remit of a new Commission established to review Wales’s public services.

29 April 2013

New Welsh audit law receives Royal Assent

A new law to strengthen and improve the accountability arrangements of Wales’s public audit service has been granted Royal Assent by Her Majesty the Queen.

25 April 2013

First Minister pays tribute to mountain rescue team

First Minister pays tribute to the vital work of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team.

Tags: First Minister | 25 April 2013 | Community safety | Programme for Government - Safer Communities | North Wales

25 April 2013

Zip Wire brings worldwide attention to North Wales, says First Minister

Zip World is a world class adventure attraction which will bring visitors from all parts of the world to the area

22 April 2013

First Minister welcomes German Ambassador to Wales

Carwyn Jones welcomed Germany’s Ambassador to the UK, Georg Boomgaarden, to Wales to discuss how the two countries can maximise their trade and business links.

18 April 2013

First Minister – Tata Steel’s rebuilt blast furnace shows confidence in Wales

First Minister, Carwyn Jones,thanked Tata Steel for its confidence and belief in Wales as he visited its Port Talbot works to see the rebuilt Blast Furnace No. 4 in operation.

Tags: First Minister | 18 April 2013 | Economy | South West Wales

09 April 2013

First Minister's reaction to the death of Baroness Thatcher

The First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, reacts to the news former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died, aged 87.

28 March 2013

First Minister’s message of support for Syria appeal

Carwyn Jones has called for the people of Wales to show their generosity and get behind the Disaster Emergency Committee’s (DEC) appeal for the millions of people affected by the conflict in Syria.

27 March 2013

Welsh Government announces purchase of Cardiff Airport

The First Minister of Wales has announced that the Welsh Government has purchased Cardiff Airport for a total investment of £52 million.

Tags: First Minister | 27 March 2013 | South East Wales

27 March 2013

Wales’ voice in judicial appointments to be maintained

A UK Government decision, reversing plans to remove the requirement for Welsh membership of the independent Judicial Appointments Commission, has been welcomed by the First Minister.

26 March 2013

Delivering for Wales within a United Kingdom

While Wales’ future is within the United Kingdom, decisions affecting Wales should increasingly be made in Wales – the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones has said.

25 March 2013

First Minister congratulates Wrexham FC on their "historic" FA Trophy victory

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has congratulated Wrexham FC on their "historic victory" in the FA Trophy final.

Tags: First Minister | 25 March 2013 | Programme for Government - Culture and Heritage | North Wales

22 March 2013

First Minister wishes Wrexham FC good luck as they head to Wembley

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has wished Wrexham FC the best of luck as they head to Wembley for the FA Trophy final this weekend (Sat 23rd March).

Tags: First Minister | 22 March 2013 | Economy | North Wales

21 March 2013

New Indian representative to Wales appointed

First Minister Carwyn Jones says the nation’s relationship with India has grown further with the formal appointment of the first ever Honorary Consul for India in Wales today (Thurs 21st March).