News
11 Oct 2024
Channel Islands jointly agree to support Manche Iles Express
The Government of Jersey, States of Guernsey, and the Sark Chief Pleas have collectively agreed to financially support the France-Channel Islands passenger-only fast ferry service Manche Iles Express for 2025 operations.
The request for financial support by the Departmental Council of La Manche (DCLM) was made in response to increased operating costs which put the viability of the service at risk.
Since being established, it is estimated that the DCLM has committed over €20m to the service. The Channel Islands’ support is conditional on the scheduled service operating as intended in 2025.
The Channel Islands’ combined contribution is €370,000:
      – The Government of Jersey has committed €200,000
      – The States of Guernsey, through the Committee for Economic Development €167,000,
      – The Sark Chief Pleas €3,000.
The DCLM are also seeking additional funding from the adjacent ports of Carteret, Diélette and Granville, who also benefit from the Manche Iles Express services.