Montreal Protocol Extended Increased measures to protect the Earth’s atmosphere from ozone depleting substances, under an international treaty, have been extended to the Isle of Man. Having ratified the original Montreal Protocol the latest amendments bring the island in line with the UK with immediate effect after their Government accepted […]
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Packet Will Transfer Southern 100 Bookings
Following the announcement that the Southern 100 has been cancelled, the Steam Packet has confirmed that affected passengers will be offered the opportunity to transfer their booking or receive a full refund. From Wednesday 10th March, customers affected by the cancellation of the road race event will be able to transfer […]
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Exit Strategy Published
Nearly a year after the pandemic began, the Manx gov has now published its proposed exit strategy, which will, in time, lead to the opening of our borders. The document itself is just under 30 pages and consists of a history lesson, a look at where we are, and the […]
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Southern 100 Cancelled
Not a major surprise, but still a major disappointment as the organisers of the Southern 100 have confirmed the races have had to be cancelled again this year. This decision means only the Manx GP and Classic TT have not yet been formally cancelled, but it is widely expected this […]
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IWD 2021: Meet Joanna Bodell, Manx-made MD
Joanna Bodell is a Manx-made MD. Since 2019, she has been the Managing Director of ZEDRA, an international Global Expansion, Active Wealth and Funds services provider. This isn’t a role simply handed to her: at 18, after leaving college, she entered the world of assurance and corporate services in a […]
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Vehicle Duty Changes Dropped, For Now
The gov will not be progressing the planned changes to vehicle duty until later in the year. As Gef revealed last week, the order sought approval for a new zero emissions vehicle duty of £50 and an increase in duty for other road users. A petition against its introduction had […]
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Tynwald Questions on HQ’s Exit Strategy
The Chief Minister has presented his gov’s exit strategy to Tynwald, including plans for the vaccine rollout and border openings, but it’s done little to quell rebellion on the back benches.Explanation and analysis of the strategy will be released at 4pm today. Mr Robertshaw – One point to raise, we […]
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IWD 2021: Meet Sam Kneen the Vaccine Queen
The last year has been a stressful time, as life has been put on hold for many of us due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There is, however, a light at the end of the tunnel: the Covid-19 vaccine programme began on the island this year, bringing hope of return to […]
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HQ’s Exit Strategy To Tynwald
Tynwald kicks off with President Steve Rodan reading a message from Lord of Mann, Queen Elizabeth II HQ statement: Almost a week since we entered a third lockdown, thanks to all the public for playing their part. Only time will tell, a critical moment in this outbreak. Cases at a […]