The new headquarters of the recently formed Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture at St John's has been officially opened.
It cost in the region of ?5.2 million, and brings together the department's various divisions and 70 members of staff.
Former Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne was responsible for its environmentally friendly style:

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