Get you up to speed: Canary Islands president calls for collaboration after court ruling on MV Hondius
The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has allowed MV Hondius to dock near Tenerife after being overruled by the Spanish courts. Clavijo stated that it is important to act responsibly to ensure smooth operations for the passengers.
Fernando Clavijo, the President of the Canary Islands, stated, “It’s time to collaborate, protect the islands and the people of the islands, and lend a hand,” following a decision by Spanish courts that allowed MV Hondius to dock near Tenerife. Clavijo expressed critical views of the Spanish government’s actions regarding the ship, which has been affected by hantavirus.
Fernando Clavijo, the President of the Canary Islands, has stated that it is essential to “act responsibly” to ensure smooth operations for the MV Hondius, allowing passengers to spend minimal time in the islands before continuing their journey. He emphasised the need for collaboration to protect the islands and their residents.
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The President of the Canary Islands has said ‘it is time to collaborate’ after he was forced to allow MV Hondius to dock near Tenerife.
Fernando Clavijo has softened his stance after he was overruled by the Spanish courts for trying to deny the hantavirus-hit ship from arriving in the area.
He said: ‘[The Canary Islands] has been critical, and continues to be so, of the Spanish government’s decision regarding the MV Hondius
‘But now it’s time to act responsibly to ensure that operations go smoothly, that the passengers spend the least possible time in the islands, and that they can continue their journey to their countries.
‘It’s time to collaborate, protect the islands and the people of the islands, and lend a hand.’