Ad Feature by the Isle of Man Government – Net Zero Isle of Man
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Drink Spiking: ‘I Couldn’t Move Or Speak’
Trigger warning: spiking and sexual assault
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Gef’s Hop-Tu-Naa Movie Review
There is something moving in the dark this weekend, striking fear into the very souls of islanders, a movement of people only wanting more and more. No I don’t mean Manx Gas meter readers, though this group are equally terrifying, it’s trick or treaters. Fortunately this pesky group can be […]
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Hop-Tu-Naa Costumes For 2021
With just a few days until Hop-Tu-Naa, we’ve compiled a list of somewhat culturally relevant costumes that are bound to turn heads. Bernie Sanders Can you believe it was only this year that Bernie Sanders sat in the cold at Biden’s inauguration, wearing those mittens? This is an immensely practical […]
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Booster Clinics For Adults With A Learning Disability
The gov have announced that adults with a learning disability are to be offered a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a series of bespoke sessions next month, in what for many will be familiar surroundings. A bespoke vaccination hub will operate over two weekends in November at the Greenfield Park […]
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Residents Urged To Get Booster
The gov are urging residents to come forward for their booster vaccine when invited to boost their immunity ahead of the winter season. The Covid booster vaccine is being offered to those who were in priority groups 1 – 9 in the initial rollout (adults aged 50 and over and […]
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We Are Sailing, We Are Railing
The second part of our interview with chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board Chair, Daphne Caine MHK.
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Gov Releases Appointments
The gov has announced appointments to gov departments, boards and public bodies. A small number of further appointments are still under consideration. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said: ‘As we continue our work to develop a new Island Plan, the Council of Ministers has been building a team drawn from […]
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A Scheme That Keeps Going Off The Rails
Replacing the rails on the prom has never been a simple task.
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Police Respond To Spiking Trend
Police have released a press release, giving advice for staying safe on a night out, due to the rising concerns of spiking across the British Isles. The Isle of Man Constabulary are currently not seeing the issues that are being reported in the UK on the island regarding injection but […]
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Gef’s Morning Brief
News on and off island this morning.
Photo credit: Vannin Photos
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We Know What Needs to be Done, so Let’s Do It
The first part of our interview with Garff MHK Daphne Caine
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Wednesday Weather Warning
Ronaldsway Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for most of Wednesday and Thursday morning with the island set for prolonged and heavy downpours. The Met Office say: ‘A band of persistent rain will arrive from the northwest tonight, becoming slow-moving over the island during Wednesday and Thursday, with […]
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Brown Nominated for LegCo
Craig Brown, who until recently worked in the island’s finance sector, has been nominated for the Legislative Council. Mr Brown’s nomination is the fifth so far, with two short term seats up for grabs at a Keys sitting next month. He has been nominated by Treasury Minister David Ashford, seconded […]
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It WON’T be Over by Christmas
The £25m scheme got underway on June 17 2018 and has, so far, had three ministers in charge of it.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Catchup with the news this Tuesday morning.
Picture: FC Isle of Man
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Keys Preview: When Will The Prom Works End?
Eight questions for Ministers this week.
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William Milner: The Godfather of Port Erin
The exhibition runs until this Sunday.
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Mystic Chess Horoscopes 25/10
This week’s horoscopes brought to you by Mystic Chess 🔮
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Radio Returns to Profit
Manx Radio’s annual report will be laid before November’s Tynwald sitting.
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Food and Drink Fest Helps Feed Economy
The show could be on the move, but where to?
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Commissioners to go Live!
Plus why Sam think all local authorities should be made to do the same.
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Kids on Covid
We speak to three students about Covid and mask wearing in schools.
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My Story: Sally Mac
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Kelsey Nominated for LegCo
MHKs will pick the new members of LegCo on November 23.
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Caine to Attend COP26
Mrs Caine and two officers will join the other crown dependences as part of the UK’s delegation in Glasgow.
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Person Arrested on Suspicion of Thefts
People are reminded to secure their property.
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Plans for Ramsey Flood Wall Submitted
The DoI’s plans have already attracted controversy.
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New CoMin Sub Committee to Monitor Covid
Chief Minister Alf Cannan may hold a Covid briefing next week dependent on how the situation progresses.
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DoI ‘Surprised’ At Firework Decision
The display on November 5 has been cancelled, but other events will be held around the island.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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Bentham Nominated for LegCo
MHKs will pick the new Legislative Council members in November.
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Former Chairwoman Thanks Supporters
The board accepted Miss Quine’s resignation and an election to appoint a new commissioner will be held in due course.
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My Story – Claire Corrin
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Prom Works Cancel Fireworks
The Council had planned a bonfire and fireworks on November 5.
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Castletown Commissioners Chair Resigns From Board
Ms Quine was only elected chairwoman in August.
Image: Castletown Commissioners
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Craine Nominated for LegCo
Two seats are available on LegCo for a short term until February 2023.
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Planning Continues for School Jab Rollout
Almost 2,000 12-17-year-olds have been jabbed since the gov began offering them a jab.
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Shimmins Nominated for LegCo
Two positions are open on LegCo for a short term to February 2023.
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My Story – Sandy Denning
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Northampton Scammers Target Island Resident
Police in England retrieved the money and have returned it to the woman.
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Manx Gas Wanted Much Bigger Increase
Tynwald approved the increase, with measures to help the lowest income households, on Tuesday.
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Interim ME Service Due Before End of the Year
A full service is subject to a bid being supported by the Treasury.
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Support Package for Gas Hike
Tynwald members backed the increase of gas prices earlier today.
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Ashford Outlines Gas Hike Support
Tynwald is being asked to support a 27.5% increase in gas prices.
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Charity Accounts to be Available Online
Charity accounts are currently available only on request.
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My Story – Cath Robertshaw
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Advocate Challenges Police Over Officer Convictions
The police say it works to ensure its officers are ‘held to the highest possible standard’.
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A Love Letter to Hop-Tu-Naa
From turnips to Ginny the Witch, Chess Bradley spells out why we love Hop-tu-Naa
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My Story – Bruno Barton
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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Face Coverings ‘Strongly Advised’ for Schools
Onchan MHK Julie Edge is the new Education, Sport and Culture Minister.
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Ashford to Outline Response to Gas Hike
Tynwald members will be asked to support a 27.5% increase in gas prices.
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Target of 600 Cataract Procedures by April
Speaker Juan Watterson asked what was being done with the £1.86m granted to Manx Care to help clear the island’s waiting lists.
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First Signs of Shaking up the DoI?
Tim Crookall has replaced Tim Baker as DoI Minister.
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My Story – Judith Clague
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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My Story – Sue Kennish
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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My Story – Sue Quilleash
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gef is profiling the models for the Fashion for Life fashion show, in aid of Isle of Man Breast Care and Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the IOM. The show, which takes place on Friday 22nd October, will feature 80s-inspired fashion, modeled by […]
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School Tells Students to Work from Home
The school is also ‘strongly encouraging’ all staff, students and visitors to wear masks in school.
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Petition Calls for Gas Investigation
Mr Murphy has long campaigned for fairer gas prices on the island.
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Elective Surgeries Suspended at Noble’s
Some people will be offered the opportunity to have surgeries off island.
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Who Should Manage the Island’s Footpaths?
The petition was presented on Tynwald Day by David Buttery.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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Check your Mystic Chest
In this article, Mystic Chess shares why breast cancer is a cause so close to her heart.
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We Need to Know What Happened and Why
The report and its recommendations are due to go before Tynwald in November.
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Clarkson is New Interim Airport Director
Ann Reynolds will leave the role on October 31.
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It’s Alf Time
Alf Cannan defeated Dr Alex Allinson 14-8 with two spoiled ballots.
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Mystic Chess Horoscopes 12/10
This week’s horoscopes from Mystic Chess (@mysticchessiom on Twitter)
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Hemmings Dies Aged 86
Mr Hemmings owned Ramsey Park Hotel alongside other business interests on the island.
Image Credit: Racing Post
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Love IOM Card Launches
The gift card is due to be launched to consumers later this month.
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Flood Mitigation Works Continuing
It is just over two years since Laxey was hit by flooding.
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Ballasalla Facing Evening Road Closures
Access to properties will be available for residents.