The warning comes after a dry spring and a lack of rainfall in June.
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Update on School Covid Situation
A pupil from a primary school on the Island has today tested positive for COVID-19 and theheadteacher has contacted all parents/carers to update them. The school remains open and contact tracing is underway. A further student attending St Ninian’s High School has received a positive PCR test on Tuesday (29 June), following the […]
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Council Leader to Step Down
David Christian has been Council leader for most of the last 20 years.
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The Importance of Pride – We’re Fashionably Late, But We’re Here!
Photo credit: Steve Babb
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Sunshine Daisy Walks for Cousin Wendy
Six-year-old Daisy Harrison is walking the mini Parish Walk to raise funds for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation IOM in memory of her second cousin, Wendy Ward, who passed away from the disease in 2019, and has already raised over £545. Born in Florida, the ‘Sunshine State,’ Daisy lives […]
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Phone Boxes to House Defibrillators
Manx Telecom announced earlier this year it was giving notice of decommissioning on a number of payphone kiosks where less than 40 calls a year are made.
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From Protestor to Guest of Honour
Alan Shea faced down hatred and bigotry to protest at Tynwald in 1991.
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Elms in Keys
A planning application to cut down 25 elm trees from ‘one of Europe’s last elm tree tunnels’ to create a farm access road along Braaid Road in St Marks was debated in the House of Keys this morning amidst multiple protests, a petition and national media attention to opposition to […]
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Property Ladder or Property Plank?
Image by Tierra Mallorca from Unsplash.
Discontent among Manx residents regarding the current housing prices.
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Changes Made to Amber List Rules
Passengers should be prepared to provide evidence at the border of their onward journey to the Isle of Man.
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Border Policy Labelled Unequal and Unfair
Victoria Hodgson’s petition calls on the gov to implement a ‘fair and inclusive Manx border policy’.
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A Love Letter to Being Basic
On the last series of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, in a mini challenge, Tia Kofi was declared to be ‘baroness basic’: a title that overshadowed the rest of her performance on the show. By the way, if you don’t know what Ru Paul’s Drag Race is, this article isn’t […]
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Update on St Ninian’s High School
Following a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School testing positive for Covid over the weekend, a student attending the school has today tested positive and contact tracing is continuing. The gov said: ‘Mitigations to help prevent the spread of Covid are already in place at the school. This includes reminders on the […]
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We Trust Parents to be Honest About Test Results
Dr Alex Allinson discusses home testing and home schooling.
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What Pride Means to Me
My brother is gay and it took him a long time to come out of the closet. Raised by three strong women, he always knew he had support. However, having been teased at school and not getting the support he needed from his dad, he was reclusive into his early […]
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Let’s Rethink Central Douglas
What do we want the future of the island’s capital to look like?
Image credit: Betty Laurincova, urban designer.
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Mystic Chess Horoscopes June 28
This week’s Horoscopes brought to you by Mystic Chess
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Gimme, Gimme More… Freedom
After years of fighting for the Free Britney movement, Britney has finally spoke out about her ‘demoralising’ 13 year conservatorship.
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School to Take Precautionary Measures
There is currently no evidence of spread to any of the students.
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Living With Lipoedema
Stacey Astill shares her experiences of being diagnosed and living with Lipoedema.
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It’s Like Riding A Bike
Back in August 2019, when Nathan Harrison completed his Manx Grand Prix double, none of us could have thought that it would be over two years before we would see racing on the world’s most famous road circuit. Now, with the countdown to TT22 well underway, Gef sat down with […]
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Extraordinary Islanders Winners
We live in extraordinary times, which is actually ideal as last night some of the island’s community joined together to celebrate some of the Extraordinary Islanders who have done so much to inspire and support others through what has been an extremely challenging 18 months. Organised by Isle of Man […]
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Appy Days Are Here At Least
Those who wish to obtain digital copy of their certificate should register for the UK NHS App, where their vaccination record should soon be available to view.
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Boot Steps In
The planning committee had approved an application would have seen some of the registered woodland lost forever.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Picture Credit: James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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We Can’t Ignore Need to Improve Road Safety
Over 8,000 people have signed a petition demanding the gov overturn a decision by the Planning Committee.
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Save Our Elms!
The issue was raised by Manx Wildlife Trust on Wednesday evening when it criticised the decision to fell which it said it a ‘registered woodland with trees over 100 years old’
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No Police Action Over Quayle Hospice Visit
The Chief Minister had visited Hospice for the opening of a new centre.
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Replacement Exam Grades due for August Release
With all exams for Years 11 and 13 students cancelled as a result of the rona, schools have been forced to follow new grading systems.
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Award-Winning Nature Writer to Judge Young Nature Blogger 2021
Autistic naturalist Dara McAnulty’s first book, ‘Diary of a Young Naturalist’ was published when he was just 16.
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Crookall to Contest The West
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Livingstone to Stand in Ayre & Michael
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Polling Shows Support for Changes to Assisted Dying Laws
Tynwald last debated the issue of assisted dying in 2020.
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash
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Cav Returns to Le Tour
Mark Cavendish celebrates winning the final stage of the 2021 Baloise Belgium Tour
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Mystic Chess Horoscopes June 21
This week’s Horoscopes brought to you by Mystic Chess
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Architect to Contest General Election
The General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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POC One Year On
It’s been one year since eight acquaintances sat on Zoom to figure out how to raise awareness and educate the island on matters to do with racism – It’s been a year since POC IOM was born and they’ve achieved a LOT in 12 months. Here they tell their story of their journey so far.
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Good Luck Parish Walkers
It’s that time of year again, where individuals choose to say goodbye to their toenails, a good night’s sleep and pain-free walking. Today, the famous Parish Walk is expected to take place after a year in hiding due to Covid. Some entrants were walkers who missed out last year and […]
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The Power of Grounding
Ruth Nathan explores the power and benefits of grounding ourselves.
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Census Site Was Slow, but it Didn’t Crash
Residents complained that the site had failed on election night, but the gov says it was just slow.
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Ridiculous or Historic?
A Ramsey Commissioner has labelled the idea of registering a phone box as ridiculous but the gov says it could be preserved because of its historic value.
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Wannenburgh Declares for Douglas North
Sporting & Dining Club owner John Wannenburgh will contest the Douglas North constituency in September.
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Gef’s Quick Guide to Local Authorities
If you want to vote in your local authority elections, you need to make sure you’re registered.
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Skipton Cup Postponed
FC Isle of Man and Guernsey FC will meet next summer instead as border regs make travel for players and fans unrealistic.
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IoM Gov Briefing 17th June
Howard (Pride Badge – 🏳️🌈 ), David, Henny Well good afternoon everyone Sorry for interrupting your session in the sun on the Quay But we have some old news We told Tynwald on Tuesday, so thought we should tell you about it too It’s been over a month since we […]
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Manx Residents to Use NHS App for Covid Passport
Manx residents will use the NHS app to prove their vaccine status.
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Your Chance to Quiz Candidates
The meetings are you chance to quiz candidates for this year’s General Election.
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A Personal Tribute to George Broadhead
The late Manx activist George Broadhead. Picture by Diesel Balaam.
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Advocate Calls for Clarity Over Child Vaccines
In an open letter, Mr Kermode references concerns that have arisen from a previous exchange between himself and Dr Ewart and outlines the issues his clients have raised around testing and vaccinating those under the age of 18.
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Cervical Screening Awareness Week
The 15th to 21st June is annual cervical screening awareness week. The important week encourages raising awareness for early prevention of cervical cancer and also the overall ease of the screening process. During the pandemic, naturally it will be common for individuals to place their smear test letter in a […]
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Big Screens for Governor Ceremony?
The Queen’s new representative to the island will be sworn in at Castle Rushen later this year.
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Meet Port St Mary RNLI’s New Coxswain
Richard Leigh spent his half term break completing his training and assessments.
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£400m Loan Plan Approved
Tynwald members have overwhelmingly agreed to allow the gov to borrow up to £400m, to be repaid over 40 years, after a lengthy debate this afternoon. Treasury Minister Alf Cannan asked for permission to borrow the cash, £178m of which will be loaned to the MUA and a further £160m […]
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School Covid Tests are Voluntary but ‘Encouraged’
It hasn’t been made clear how the gov will monitor who is testing positive.
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Gef’s Quick Guide to Border Regs
A quick guide to the proposed border changes.
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Changes Made to Borders Plan
For those who are coming to the island from the UK, they will need to provide documentation from their GP or the NHS App. The Manx Gov has told Gef plans are being put into action to ensure Manx residents will also have the required documentation in time for the change to take effect.
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Too Big and Poorly Structured
A review into the DoI has found that the department is struggling under the weight of providing such a wide range of services and a poor management structure. The report, by consultants Beamans, has recommended the implementation of a new structure that would include an extra level of management to […]
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Beer Today, Gone Tomorrow
Representatives of the hospitality sector protesting outside of Tynwald today.
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Lateral Flow Testing for School Students
Chief Minister Howard Quayle confirmed the roll out of testing in Tynwald today.
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When is a Sausage War Not a Sausage War?
With the latest row between the UK and EU bubbling away, Gef takes a look at sausage wars.
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Steps to Close for Five Weeks
The steps link the South Quay and Douglas Head Road.
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Urquhart To Contest Douglas East
Christian Urquhart says she wants to ‘bring the people back into the politics of the island’.
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Five Other Uses for the Roundel
With the roundel being a questionable roundabout, we’ve come up with a few alternative uses for the fresh new road markings.
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One Month and You’re Out
Despite Tynwald backing a move to support the home, it WILL close on July 19.
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NI Trip was Covid Secure
Howard Quayle and Alex Allinson met with leaders from other nations around the British Isles.
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Party to Contest Four Local Elections
The Green Party will stand local authority candidates in two Douglas wards, Braddan and Patrick.
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Motorists Will ‘Soon Get Used To Them’
The designs have been widely mocked on social media.
Image credit: Alex Barlow.
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Green Party Unveil General Election Candidates
The party will contest the Rushen and Glenfaba & Peel constituencies in September.
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A Love Letter To Manx Businesses
Shopaholic? Where is better to spend cash than our Manx businesses?
Ad Feature by the Isle of Man Government
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Ettyl Responds to Airline’s Collapse
Stobart Air operated the only route from Ronaldsway to Dublin on behalf of Aer Lingus.
Image: Google Street View
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Live TV Coverage for TT22
The TT is going live an uninterrupted on TV from 2022.
Image credit: http://www.iomttraces.com
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Stobart Air Ceases Trading
A deal by Manx firm Ettyl to buy Stobart Air stalled earlier this month.
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash
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2023 Senior Race Moved to Saturday
The schedule for TT 2023 sees some big changes made to the world’s most famous races.
Image credit: http://www.iomtt.com
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Chief Minister Made a CBE in Birthday Honours List
Queen’s Birthday Honour List includes three awards for Manx residents.
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Manx Patients’ Data Won’t be Shared
Patient information from the lsle of Man will not be included in a project by NHS Digital to collect patient data in England for planning and research purposes. But the gov says Manx residents can be reassured that their data is safely ring-fenced from the project, and they do not […]
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TT22 Schedule Confirmed
After a two year hiatus, TT22 is when the world’s greatest races roar back into life.
Image credit: Ultimate Motorcycling
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Mountain To Shut for Five Weeks
The road will be closed for five weeks to allow essentially works ahead of TT 2022.
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Hospitality Needs Support Until at Least Easter 2022
PwC has recommended that the gov needs to tailor the support offered to businesses to their individual circumstances.
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Have You Seen This Shield?
The Guild Committee has issued an appeal to find one of its most treasured trophies, the Liverpool Shield, which was last awarded in 1955. Guild competitors and audiences will be familiar with the magnificent shields awarded to the winners of the choir classes each year. The Transvaal and Vancouver Shields […]
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The Island’s Very Own Master Fishmonger
Did you know that we have some of the best fishmongers in the world, right here, on-island?
Part of the Robinson’s Don’t Let The Legs Fall Off campaign
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The Future of the TT
Chris Cave and guests will confirm what’s in store for next year’s TT and the future of the races beyond 2022.