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Condor Ferries reduces services to France © Condor Ferries Passengers are no longer allowed on the Commodore Clipper from Monday Condor Ferries has reduced its services to France for the upcoming season. "Day trips have not been prioritised" at the first stage of restarting of passenger services, a Condor Ferries spokesperson said. The "pragmatic" decision has been made in reflection of the coronavirus pandemic, the lack of forward bookings and the continuing travel restrictions. Specifically, Condor will not be offering day trips between St Malo and Jersey. Condor said: "As the borders re...

UK to send two Royal Navy ships to Jersey after France threatens blockade of island port The UK is sending two Royal Navy ships to Jersey "as a precaution" after threats of a French blockade of the island's main port over a post-Brexit fishing row. Downing Street confirmed Boris Johnson spoke to Chief Minister of Jersey Senator John Le Fondre on Wednesday evening "about the prospect of a blockade of Saint Helier" - the island's main town. "The prime minister and chief minister stressed the urgent need for a de-escalation in tensions and for dialogue between Jersey and France on fi...

A fleet of French fishing boats has descended on Jersey after threatening to blockade the island's main port over a post-Brexit fishing rights row.

Thursday May 6, 2021, 2:26 PM The ship's operator Condor Ferries has confirmed there will be no impact to the freight supply chain. Credit: ITV Channel TV An essential supplies ship has left Jersey's harbour after it was held up by French fishing boats. She arrived in St Helier at 4:30am this morning (6 May) and unloaded cargo as usual, leaving the port nearly seven hours later once they felt it was safe to do so. The ship's operator Condor Ferries has confirmed there will be no impact to the freight supply chain, which brings 95% of essential food, medical and other goods into the Channel Is...

A fleet of French fishing boats have descended on Jersey after threatening to blockade the island's main port over a post-Brexit fishing row.