'No need to panic buy' says SPC as MV Arrow is drafted in

Thursday, 22 December 2016 00:00

People are being told they don't need to panic buy as the Island prepares itself for Storm Barbara.

However the Steam Packet Company has warned sailings are likely to be disrupted tomorrow, and on Christmas Eve, due to severe gales:

The company says it's 'frustrating' that the Atlantic storm is set to cause problems for passengers after a long run of 'benign' weather.

MV Arrow has been brought in to cover freight services - chief executive Mark Woodward says that should alleviate some of the pressure:

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