Starlink is working with BlueWave to establish the island as a ground base for the satellite internet.
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Wells to Lead Douglas Council
Douglas Council’s new leadership team has been set in place.
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Patient Dies From Covid
Another member of our island community has sadly lost their life to Covid-19, the government has confirmed this afternoon. The person, who was receiving treatment at Noble’s Hospital, died on Tuesday. Chief Minister Howard Quayle has said: ‘‘It is extremely saddening to hear of the passing of another member of […]
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Gov Needs to Clearly Outline School Plans
The EAG has asked for more detail as to why under 12s aren’t required to isolate when travelling.
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Dr Ewart’s Advice Should be Transparent
Notes from the EAG to CoMin have been released.
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Ciappelli Declares for Douglas Central
The General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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Breaking News: July Was Hot & Dry
The Met Office has delivered its monthly report for July.
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Gov Finally Advises Face Coverings
The advice moves the island inline with England where coverings are not legally required but are advised in certain settings.
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Kirk Michael to Get ‘Dennis’ Crossings
Red-and-black zebra crossings, which somewhat remind us of ‘Dennis the Menace’, are being installed in Kirk Michael in response to residents calling for more formal pedestrian crossings, while adhering to TT safety requirements. The work is included as part of a maintenance project which is currently underway. Two crossings of […]
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NHS App Access Still ‘Weeks’ Away
Manx travellers will have to rely on a letter from Manx Care to prove their vaccine status for now.
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Border Changes Explained
Lots to take in and rules to shake off.
Image credit: James Qualtrough via Unsplash
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Tynwald Approves Border Reg Changes
After a long debate, members gave the plans their support.
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Jurby, the Heartbeat of Democracy?
The majority of local authority boards were elected unopposed.
Image credit: https://jurbyparish.com/gallery/
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EAG: ‘Community Transmission is Uncontrolled’
The Emergency Advisory Group have criticised the gov for giving it five minute’s notice that its view would be sought on the proposed changes to the Public Health regulations and that the island has a current infection rate of 277 per 100,000. It has advised that face coverings are made […]
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Tynwald Debates Chief Constable’s Report
Chief Constable Gary Roberts is set to retire in 2022.
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Minister to Seek Re-Election
The General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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Shimmins Asks: ‘Can we Trust DEFA?’
Tynwald was debating a report by Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee.
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New Prom, Old Shelters
Tim Baker was asked by Jason Moorhouse how many bus shelters there will be and what the total budget for them is.
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Isolating Residents Denied Their Vote
The loss of people isolating of their right to vote has received national press attention.
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Tynwald Written Answers
Some of the highlights from this month’s written answers.
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Residential Home Closed to Visitors After Covid Cases
Rearyt-Ny-Baie in Douglas has been temporarily closed for visiting and new admissions due to positive cases of COVID-19 within the residential home. The measure has been taken at the property on Albert Terrace as a precaution to contain the spread of the virus within the home and to protect the […]
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Show Me The Numbers
Alf Cannan was asked by Claire Christian MHK what plans the Treasury has to help people required to self-isolate.
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CoMin Launches Bizarre Criticism of Watterson
There had been some debate behind the scenes over whether Tynwald would sit remotely this week.
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Baker Seeking Solutions to Iso Voting
The gov is exploring options around accommodating voters in this week’s local authority elections who may be required to isolate. Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker said: ‘This matter has been looked at in-depth in recent days and is being taken extremely seriously to ensure that anyone who wishes to vote in […]
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Big Changes Proposed to Border and Iso Rules
Tynwald will vote on the proposals this week.
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Not Feasible for Isolating to Vote
Members raised issues of legal challenges and a anti-youth bias in the local authority elections.
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Castletown Takes Democracy to the Streets
In the shadow of three former parliamentary buildings, residents of the island’s ancient capital met on Monday evening as they grilled the candidates for this year’s Castletown Commissioners election. With Castle Rushen providing an imposing background and the Royal George and old House of Keys surrounding them, former Chief Minister […]
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Baker to Ask for £13m EXTRA for Liverpool Terminal
The new ferry terminal will now cost at least £51m.
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£5m Injection into Steam Packet
The Gov has made a further equity investment of £5m into the Steam Packet. Treasury Minister Alf Cannan has written to Tynwald Members regarding the one-off payment, which is designed to address the commercial impact of the coronavirus pandemic while the company continued to maintain essential lifeline services. This follows […]
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Changes Made to Hospital Visiting
These changes come into force from 8am Monday morning.
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MER Won’t Go North of Laxey After Derailment
Isle of Man Transport has said the MER will not operate from Laxey to Ramsey & vice versa until further notice due what is calling ‘track maintenance’ This follows reports that a tram, which Gef understands was being driven by Director of Public Transport Ian Longworth, derailed at Lewaigue on […]
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
This image provided on Friday, July 16, 2021 by the Cologne district government shows the Blessem district of Erftstadt in Germany. (Rhein-Erft-Kreis via AP)
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Tynwald Preview
The Tynwald class of 2021 meets for the final time this week as MHKs seek to be seen and heard, maybe even represent their constituents, ahead of this year’s General Election. With a big order paper and questions still to come, members will likely be using at least two of […]
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DESC Letter Responds to Parents’ Concerns
Advocate Ian Kermode wrote to Graham Kinrade with concerns brought to him by parents.
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash
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The Return of Quacky Races
The Great Laxey Duck Day Races are on August 21.
Image credit: https://unsplash.com/@jupp
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Steam Packet Posts £10.5m Loss
The Steam Packet saw its revenue fall from £61.25m in 2019 to £28.4m in 2020.
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Covid Not Cause of Minor Injuries Advice
The gov told people on Monday that they should go to Ramsey for treatment of minor injuries.
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Leather to Seek Onchan Seat With Big Ideas
The General Election is on September 23.
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An Unfinished Redemption Story
Peter Tatchell with Alan Shea and his husband Stephen Moore as part of his visit to the island to celebrate 30 years since Alan’s Tynwald Day protest.
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Make Litter an Election Priority
ieces of Plastic (3PoP), Plastic Busters and Beach Buddies have joined forces to make a joint pre-election statement suggesting the issue of litter should be a top priority for candidates in September’s election.
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RNLI & MSPCA Split £100,000 Legacy
Betty Small left a legacy to each charity to allow them to continue their incredible work.
Image credits: RNLI
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Seventh Candidate for Glenfaba and Peel
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Plans Submitted for New Amenity Site
If approved the replacement will be built by Dandara and is believed to cost a total of about £3 million.
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Recruitment, Sexual Assaults and Cyber Crime
In the final of our four pieces into Mr Robert’s annual report, Gef looks at recruiting new officers, the increase in reports of sexual assaults and the future of community policing.
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Perkins to Seek Re-Election
The General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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Report Makes Mincemeat of Meat Co
The Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee is due to present its findings to Tynwald later this month.
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Lack of Locums Leads to Pharmacy Closures
Lloyds accounts for 10 of the 23 pharmacies on the island.
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Prom Scheme Delayed Again
The scheme began in 2018 and was behind schedule even before the pandemic.
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Family Library Story Takes Another Twist
The future of the Family Library remains at risk.
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Drop-in Vaccinations Available Today
Moderna jabs available today for those who haven’t yet had a first dose.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image: Jen Adams from MWDW using the new equipment in Peel
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Policing During a Pandemic
Chief Constable Gary Robert’s annual report includes a breakdown of the Constabulary’s reaction to Covid.
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No Plans for Return of Flights to Dublin
Stobart Air had operated the Are Lingus Dublin route prior to the pandemic.
Image Credit: John Hughes https://www.flickr.com/people/77186875@N07
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Manxies Use Ancient Right to Petition Tynwald
Manx residents are able to submit a petition of petition of doleance every year on Tynwald Day.
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Rainbow Care Service to Launch on Island
Some of the midwifery team supporting the Rainbow Care service, (l-r) Elizabeth Quayle – Student Nurse on placement within Maternity, Maddy Taggart – Midwife, Dianne Rubery – Lead Midwife for Bereavement, Barbara Drinkwater – Staff Nurse.
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Transports Drives Increase in Inflation
Inflation has shot up as air and sea travel are readmitted to the figures.
Image credit: Ben Thornton
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Airlines to Insist on Face Coverings
Both major airlines which service the island will continue to require passengers to wear masks.
Credit: Google street view.
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Pot, Post and Organised Crime
A major cash seizure in France of £40,000 in Manx money which was being moved by Midlands-based criminals
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Tynwald Day
Thousands flocked to Tynwald today to celebrate not only the island’s National Day, but the visit of HRH Princess Anne The Princess Royal. After 2020’s event was scaled down for reasons unknown, this year saw the return of all the pomp and ceremony usually associated with the day. The ceremony […]
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General to Replace Sir Richard as Governor
Sir John will be sworn in later this year.
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Clare Barber Confirms Re-election Bid
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Family Library to Seek Long Term Funding Solution
There had been a fear the library would close as its income was squeezed.
Image Credit: Family Library – Facebook
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Solution Found to Save St Marks Elm Trees
Over 50,000 people signed a petition calling on the gov to block plans for the trees to be removed.
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Marown Commissioner to Stand in Middle
The General Election is on September 23.
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Family Library Given 12 Month Reprieve
The support will be made available via the Bona Vacantia Fund, which is managed by the Treasury.
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Who is Standing for Your Local Authority
Find out who will represent your local authority for the next four years or who is standing in your area on July 22.
Image Credit: Glen Carrie on Unsplash
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Doing Nothing is Not an Option
Gary Robert’s annual report covers areas including the lockdowns, mental health and the strain on his officers.
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Jane Poole-Wilson to Stand in Election
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Mountain Road Works Delayed Until March
The work needs to be completed before TT22.
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Solving School Overcrowding Needs to be a Priority
Without the mobile classrooms, the school has permanent capacity for 1,370 students, meaning it would be about 400 students over subscribed without them.
Credit: Google Street View
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Use Water Wisely
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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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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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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We Trust Parents to be Honest About Test Results
Dr Alex Allinson discusses home testing and home schooling.
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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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School to Take Precautionary Measures
There is currently no evidence of spread to any of the students.
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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 […]