The creation of a new ‘arms-length’ state owned company, with the Treasury Minister as the nominated shareholder, has been approved by Tynwald. Treasury Minister Alf Cannan sought to establish the ‘Manx Development Corporation’, after Tynwald backed the concept last November. The Manx Development Corporation will focus on developing gov owned […]
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Tynwald Backs Exit Strategy
Tynald has voted unanimously to support the gov’s exit strategy. Chief Minister Howard Quayle began the debate by outlining much of the same themes that were covered last week when the strategy was first published. He will return to Tynwald next month with an update of the framework. Mr Quayle […]
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
House Prices Policy and Reform Minister Ray Harmer has told Tynwald the provisional figures for 2020 house prices shows inflation of 6.5%. The figures, released after a request from Speaker Juan Watterson. The highest quarterly inflation was in Q1 in 2020 at 7.1% and this had dropped to 4.2% by […]
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For the Good Guys
In light of the tragic Sarah Everard case, women across the world have begun to reflect on their experiences and what it is to be a woman in the 21st Century. We are dwelling on what measures we take to keep ourselves safe that are ingrained in our everyday rituals. […]
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Ramsey Bin Men Isolating
One of Ramsey Town Commissioners’ refuse collection teams are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 test. One member of the team developed symptoms and subsequently tested positive for the virus. The other two crew members in the working “bubble” have been contact-traced, advised to self-isolate, and will also be tested. Due […]
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Green Living Grant
Environment Minister Geoffrey Boot says his department is working to introduce a substantial energy efficiency scheme. The scheme will aim to help lower the emissions from homes on the island, which make up the biggest single portion of our carbon emissions. He explained: ‘The details are yet to be finalised […]
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Ministers Face More Steam Packet Questions
Several of this week’s written answers in Tynwald, unsurprisingly, relate to ongoing Steam Packet issues. The issues raised ranged from legal advice to scheduling of services during the pandemic. The answers also included the terms of reference from the investigation ordered by the Chief Minister, however these can be found […]
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Fly Tippers Face Heavy Fines
People are being warned that fly-tipping will not be tolerated after a number of cases were reported on the island in recent weeks. Police and local authorities have taken to social media to share images of illegally discarded rubbish at local beauty spots including furniture, household waste and glass bottles. […]