The island has only had once female minister since 2011.
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Will Teens be Rushen to Get Jab?
A southern vaccine hub is being held this Sunday.
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Cops Warning Over Receiving Drugs in Post
Importation of drugs through postal and other courier delivery services are increasing significantly.
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Manx Care ‘Committed’ to Snaefell Surgery
There is only one GP left at the Anagh Coar doctors surgery.
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Election Time In 2001
Fears dentist trips would hurt the pocket and your MHK was on £24k – election time in 2001
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Tribute To Noel Cringle OBE, Former President Of Tynwald
The President of Tynwald, the Hon Laurence Skelly, has paid tribute to former President Noel Cringle OBE who died in the early hours of this morning at the age of 83. Mr Cringle served as Member of the House of Keys for Rushen from 1974 to 1986 and 1991 to […]
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Phased Re-Opening Of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential Home
Manx Care will begin a phased re-opening of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential home from Tuesday 31st August. This follows the re-opening of other Manx Care nursing and residential facilities earlier this month, after temporary closures were put in place following a number of Covid cases and increased levels of community transmission. Reayrt-ny-Baie […]
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Restrictions Easing In Manx Care Homes
Manx Care will ease some of the visitor restrictions at most of their Residential Care Homes for older people on Tuesday 31 August. These eased measures will be in place at all of the below Homes operated by Manx Care, not including Rearyt-ny-Baie, from Tuesday 31st August; Southlands – Port […]
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Weird And Wonderful Animals
The Isle of Man is a place of many interesting factoids, we’ve got the largest working water wheel in the world, we were the first nation in the world to give women the vote and we’re home to one of (if not the) largest population of wallabies outside of the […]
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Covid Pass Launches
Manxies don’t yet have the app, but we do have another interim measure.
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Summer Art Exhibition Opens
The Isle of Man Art Society’s Summer Art Exhibition, has opened today, to run through the bank holiday weekend.
Picture is from the 2019 exhibition.
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West Pfize Story
A vaccine hub for 16 and 17 year olds will open up at QEII next week.
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Family and Mobile Library Open Day
The whole of the Family Library building will be open for tours.
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You Can’t Scoot Over The Law
Police warn residents over E-Scooter use.
Photo by Okai Vehicles on Unsplash
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Two GPs Leave Snaefell Surgery
Funding issues were first highlighted at the practice earlier this year.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image credit: Catharine Devine
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A Cheeky Bit Of Kikis
I love a cocktail. But do you know what I love more than a cocktail? 120 cocktails. This was the offering from Kiki’s. Their new dispenser is like their lockdown delivery service- except supersized. The service, which launches today, includes a very ‘grammable set up of between 1 and 5 […]
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Phize in a Northern Town
A walk in clinic will be open from 11am to 1pm on this Saturday.
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Heavy as Balls
Jamie Blackburn has organised the night as a tribute to his dad who lost his battle with lung cancer earlier this year.
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Staffing Issues Closes Next Step Service
Brunswick Gardens (pictured) will remain open.
Image credit: DHSC
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Gov Launches Weekly Surveillance Reports
The current seven day average for positive cases is around 75.
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Have Your Say on Digital Policing
Have your say on the Constabulary’s use of social media.
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Plans to Enhance Nature Reserve
The overall site amounts to approximately 98 acres and comprises former quarry workings which have naturalised.
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The Island’s Hidden Homeless
Though you’re less likely to find people sleeping on the streets on the Isle of Man, homeless charities Graih and Housing Matters say the scale of our homelessness issue is being ignored.
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Election Time In 1996
A new hospital will cost you your seat, but trying to sell off Manx Radio won’t – election time in 1996
Paul Speller continues his series of articles looking back at previous general elections, in the run up to polling day on September 23. Today, he takes a look at 1996, which marked the end of an era in the government and signalled what ultimately proved to be a false dawn in party politics.
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The Broken Ladder
A recent gov report said home ownership will be ‘difficult’ for young workers.
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Fancy a Spell in the Dugout?
The island’s FA is looking for new men’s and women’s team coaches.
Photo by Ambitious Creative Co. – Rick Barrett
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Construction of Manxman Gets Underway
Manxman will be able to carry 949 passengers and have 495m2 additional space for freight and vehicles.
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NHS COVID Pass Two Weeks Away
Islanders who need to provide proof of their vaccination status for international travel or to attend events will soon have two options to obtain their Covid vaccine certificate but access the NHS App is still a while off. Anyone who does not wish their vaccination data to be shared with […]
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At Risk Children Invited to Register For Jab
Those with underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible to illness from coronavirus and those who are household contacts of an immunosuppressed individual are being offered two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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What’s Happening in Afghanistan?
Gef takes a look at what’s been going on in Afghanistan and speaks to Louise Whitelegg from Christian Aid IoM.
Image: Afghan residents waiting for papers. (Credit: Christian Aid)
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In The Right Place at The Right Time
Volunteers were on a training exercise when they saw a girl in trouble.
Port St Mary RNLI Inshore lifeboat Spirit of Leicester Photograph Credit: David Hill
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Minister’s Ireland Outburst
Gef speaks to the constituent at the centre of outburst.
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What Are We Sharing?
Gef speaks to the police to explain what constitutes abuse images.
Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash
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Reayrt-ny-Baie Closure Extended
Other care homes began to reopen earlier this week.
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New Governor to be Sworn in Next Month
The island’s new governor has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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T20 Legends Visiting Island This Weekend
Two Northamptonshire Steelback icons will be leading coaching sessions this weekend.
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Teen Jab Clinics to Start This Week
Those wanting a jab can turn up without an appointment but do need to register with 111 first.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image: Celton Group chief executive Bill Mummery with wheelchair user Darren Kennish and Disability Networks’ representatives and supporters
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Gov Admit Home Ownership ‘Will be Difficult’ for Young Islanders
Read the full report on our site.
Photograph: Catharine Devine.
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Home Delivery of LFTs
Residents will soon be able to go online to order lateral flow tests to their homes, which will be delivered by Manx Independent Carriers. The gov has said that Isle of Man Post Office, which it owns, was unsuccessful in the bidding process for the delivery of the LFTs. A […]
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Inflation Drops in July
June had seen the highest rate of inflation in three years.
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Care Home Reopenings Begin
Care homes were closed in response to the outbreak of Covid on the island.
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How Disabled Friendly Are Manx Buses?
A short survey is seeking disabled people’s views on the island’s bus services.
Photo by Catharine Devine.
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Union Asks Candidates to Take Election Pledge
The NAHT’s pledge forms part of a wider manifesto for education produced by the union called ‘Our Schools. Their future. Your choice.’
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What On Earth Is Going On?
A landmark report on climate change from the IPCC has been released in the midst of unprecedented forest fires and flooding.
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Election Time in 1991
Gay rights, drawing lots and children in prison – election time in 1991
With the September general election just a few weeks away, we asked Paul Speller if he’d like to share some of his memories of each of the general elections he has helped to cover, starting with 1991.
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Your Grades Won’t Define You
Sam was rejected from two university courses but still turned out alright.
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March On To Culture Fest
POC IOM will continue the Black Live Matter march from last year ahead of the first Culture Fest on Saturday 21.
Image Credit: Alex Barlow
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DHSC Says Dr’s Evidence was ‘Unfounded’
The Department of Health and Social Care has rubbished comments made by the island’s most senior doctor to a Tynwald standing committee. Yesterday we reported on much of the shocking evidence provided by the island’s Medical Director Dr Rosalind Ranson. The Public Accounts Committee also invited the DHSC to respond […]
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Medical Director ‘Remains in Post’
The DHSC says that reports that the island’s top doc had been dismissed were wrong.
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Have Your Say on the Future of MGP and Classic TT
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16 and 17 Year Olds Can Register for Jab
The JCVI has changed its advice on 16 and 17 year olds getting jabbed.
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Controlling the Output
The Medical Director of the DHSC gave evidence on the gov’s handling of the Covid pandemic to a Tynwald Committee.
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Who’s Advising Who?
This article is part three of our coverage on the evidence given to a Tynwald Committee by Dr Ranson the Medical Director of the DHSC, which has raised serious questions about the gov’s reactions and decision making throughout the pandemic. You can read part one of the coverage, which looks […]
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Flights, Lives And Statistics
Evidence given to a Tynwald Committee by Dr Ranson the Medical Director of the DHSC, has raised serious questions about the gov’s reactions and decision making throughout the pandemic. Public Health The Medical Director then told the committee that the clinical group she had formed had started to have more […]
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Before Sh*t Hit The Fan
Evidence given to a Tynwald Committee by the Medical Director of the DHSC, has raised serious questions about the gov’s reactions and decision making throughout the pandemic. The previously private evidence given by Dr Ranson to the Public Accounts Committee was released on Wednesday night and reveals that in the […]
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How Big Are Your Crabs?
It comes after Tynwald backed proposals put forward by the DEFA in July 2021 to maximise sustainability and profitability.
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On The Road to Culture Fest
POC have got you covered for transport to The Nunnery for Culture Fest
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Gov Launches Card to Boost Economy
The new card will be available to be used in a variety of local businesses, but can’t be used to buy alcohol.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image Credit: Royal Manx Agricultural Society
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Operations Cancelled Due to Lack of Beds
Gef contacted Manx Care after a woman told us her operation was cancelled at short notice.
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Check Out The DoI’s Plans for Ballasalla
The plans covers a new signalised junction which will replace the mini roundabout at Balthane, providing for a future connection with Ballasalla bypass.
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Operation Strongbox
Working with colleagues in Merseyside and Lancashire, the island’s Police have been working to deter criminal gangs from targeting the island.
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Daisy Takes on her own Mini Parish Walk
The girls did five laps of the NSC raceway and family and friends cheered them on with some joining them on their walk.
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Three More Covid Deaths
Three more people have died as a result of COVID-19, two of whom were patients at Noble’s Hospital. Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK said: ‘This is extremely sad news. On behalf of the Government, I extend my sincere condolences to family and friends.’ Only one of the deaths occurred in […]
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image – Southern Nomads presented their trophy by Lieutenant Governor, Sir Richard Gozney. Credit: RNLI/David Maddrell
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Manx Food and Drink Showcased Online
The site has been created as part of the Food Matters strategy.
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A Brief Look Back At Tokyo 2020
After a controversial games, we look back at some of the biggest moments for Team GB and beyond.
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You Can See What Eyesea
A new app which will allow seafarers and members of the public to record and map pollution simply by taking a photo has been launched on the island. The Eyesea App was launched on a rather stormy evening at Port Erin but fortunately the weather did not dampen the mood […]
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Papers Need Law Change to Buy Radio Station
The UK owned company has plans to buy one of the island’s independent radio stations.
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Gef’s Guide to Quizzing Election Candidates
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Mystic Chess Horoscopes 09/08
This week’s horoscopes brought to you by Mystic Chess 🔮 ♟
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Business Owners Want a Gov that Listens
Claire Watterson from Think Tank sat down with Gef to discuss its survey for business owners and hopes for increasing turnout at the General Election.
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Last Orders Called on Ramsey Bar
The business has ceased trading with immediate effect.
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Fill Your Boots at Culture Fest
There’s plenty of amazing food and products on offer at Culture Fest.
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Learn Something New at Culture Fest
There’s plenty to learn at Culture Fest with a variety of workshops from the interesting charities and organisations of the island.
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Prison Visiting Suspended
Visiting has been suspended temporarily at Isle of Man Prison after a small number of prisoners in one wing were identified as Covid positive. The decision has been taken by the prison governor in the interest of the safety of prisoners, staff and the community. All prisoners, staff and […]