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BBC News
11 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Condor sells former Jersey and Guernsey passenger ferry to DFDS
A ferry which served the Channel Islands for nearly 30 years is to be repurposed to transport DFDS said the purchase of Condor's Commodore Goodwill would "enhance lifeline freight services connecting Jersey with Portsmouth and St Malo".Under the plans, Commodore Goodwill will be reflagged under the UK flag, and renamed Caesarea Trader in homage to Jersey's Latin name, vessel is 126 meters (43ft) long, has a cargo capacity of 1250 cubic metres, the equivalent of about 80 trailers. It will be renovated ahead of its launch later this year, replacing the MV Arrow, the leased vessel currently transporting Jersey's freight, said DFDS."We are delighted to be able to announce the acquisition of Goodwill, " said Chris Parker, the company's Jersey route director."We are working hard to get it ready for service and in the meantime MV Arrow and her crew will continue to provide an excellent service for the island."
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Teenager arrested at St. Malo Provincial Park for assaulting officers: RCMP
A Winnipeg teenager has been arrested at St. Malo Provincial Park after allegedly assaulting two RCMP officers and uttering threats. On June 13 at approximately 11 p.m., St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP went to the park, which is about 65 kilometres south of Winnipeg, after receiving a request from patrol officers. A male was seen dangerously driving around the park while intoxicated, according to police. The 17-year-old was detained by patrol officers and failed the approved screening device. He was served with an immediate roadside suspension and released on scene. Nearly two hours later, at 12:55 a.m., patrol officers again requested assistance from the RCMP over the same teenager. It was reported that he had assaulted two officers. The teenager was arrested for assaulting a public officer and uttering threats. He was taken into custody and released for a future court date. St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP continue to investigate.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Free meeting space in St Malo to boost Brittany links
Channel Islands organisations aiming to strengthen ties with Brittany can now access meeting rooms in St Malo for free, thanks the Bureau des Iles Anglo-Normandes (BIAN).The BIAN, which represents the governments of Jersey and Guernsey in France, has secured the space called Hot Desk St is intended to support the development of partnerships with French Perrin-Sarzier, vice-president of the Brittany region responsible for international development, said: "This provision fully embodies our commitment to strengthening economic, cultural, and institutional co-operation between our territories." Hotdesk St Malo is intended for use by businesses and groups rom Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, and includes two rooms that can host up to 12 or 30 people.
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jersey teams to race from St Malo to Prague for charity
A Jersey charity has set up a challenge inspired by a BBC One Jersey Employment Trust (JET) said its Race Across the World challenge would see teams of two race from St Malo to Prague over one weekend in 2024, the JET Jaunt saw 17 teams raced from St Malo to Monaco to support islanders with disabilities or long-term health conditions in the workplace, raising £24, fundraising manager Caroline Spencer said it wanted to build on last years event. She said: "The Jaunt is a great way to challenge yourself, think on the hoof, and see how you and your team-mate cope with the added pressure of a race."For most of us these days, we travel with quite a fixed itinerary - this throws that out of the window. "You can't pre-book buses or trains because you don't know what we might ask you to do along the way."Race Across the World is currently available to stream on iPlayer. The JET Jaunt challenged teams to take a selfie in a certain street in St Malo, take a photo of the Owl of Dijon and take a team photo at the statue of F1 driver Juan Manuel in 2024 Lucy Gomes and her friend Sarah Parker said the challenge was "too good an opportunity to miss".Ms Gomes said: "It was so much fun, we really enjoyed the challenges and loved seeing each city along the way. "The time restrictions and the unknown put us both out of our comfort zones, which certainly kept the adrenaline going through the race." 'Exhilarating and challenging' Joanne Vandermerwe-Mahon travelled with her 12-year-old daughter Eleanor - the youngest competitor."We took part because we thought it was a great cause and we are fans of the TV show."The race was exhilarating and challenging - it really made us think and plan ahead and at a few points we had to be very sneaky and strategic."Registration is open with an event capacity of 50 teams of two racers.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Record numbers visit Guernsey from France by ferry
Guernsey's main ferry company says a record number of visitors arrived this week from Ferries said about 750 car and foot passengers had arrived from St Malo on said this would be the busiest day for continental visitors on record - about twice the previous Gosling, the States' lead marketing officer, said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome so many passengers from France - it's a great reflection of Guernsey's appeal." She said everyone involved had "worked hard ahead of the season to make our French visitors feel welcome, including increasing French-language signage and posters around the harbour".VisitGuersney provided live musical entertainment and handed out French maps and information to Ferries said the record figures were part of an overall positive trend, with foot passengers from France up more than 190% compared to last year and overall bookings up by more than 120%.
