A look ahead to Tuesday’s sitting, plus a special surprise for Gef readers.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Manx Band Signs With Italian Record Label
The four piece first got together in 2016.
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Electricity Price Increase ‘Highly Likely’
Manx Utilities Chairman Rob Callister MHK has said electricity bills will have to go up, but the authority is working to keep them as low as possible. Residents have already seen a steep gas bill increase this winter and Mr Callister says the increase in wholesale prices will lead higher […]
Read Time : 7 Minutes
An Even Bigger Job Than Anticipated
Sir Jonathan Michael has reviewed the island’s health and care transformation programme.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Most Pre-Surgery PCR Testing Dropped
Some procedures may still require a test but patients will be told if they need to take one.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
17 Arrested in Island-Wide Police Operation
Officers executed a number of search warrants across the island throughout the week.
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Election Observers Make 10 Recommendations
Members from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association observed the island’s election in September.
Read Time : 11 Minutes
Caring for Carers
Emma Dulson and a group of children supported by Crossroads tell us about their lives as young carers.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
The Budget Should be About Outcomes
David Ashford was quizzed by Tim Glover MHK on how the island’s Budget is delivered.
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Morning Brief
Yes, it is only Thursday. But it is one month till Christmas!
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
In a break with our usual roundups, Sam looks at some of today’s big news stories from around the world.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
‘Inappropriate’ to Insist Health Chief Lives Here
Should the role be changed given the introduction of Manx Care?
Read Time : 5 Minutes
FSA Slaps Bridgewater With £225,000 Fine
The Financial Services Authority has fined Bridgewater (IOM) Limited £225,085 after it identified a ‘number of regulatory failings’ and removed a number of company directors. The company, based on Victoria Street in Douglas, specialises in financial services and offers corporate and trust services and fund administration to collective investment schemes. […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
School to Reopen After Bomb Hoax
Police say they cannot comment further at this time.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Only 655 Engaged with Net Zero Site During COP
Only two questions survived this week, both from Jason Moorhouse.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Don’t Leave Your Keys in Your Car
It’s simple message, don’t leave your keys in you car.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Census Due in February
Statistician Paul Craine’s figures show a continuing decline in the school population.
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Hooper: Why I’ve Postponed Marina Motion
The Lib Vannin leader has said he will come back to Tynwald if the DoI doesn’t do what he and his constituents want.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Allinson: I am Completely Committed to TT22
2022 will mark the return of the world’s greatest road races.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Cav Injured in Belgium Crash
The Manx Missile fell after world champion Lasse Norman Hansen crashed in front of him.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Louise’s 131 Challenge
Louise was inspired by the number of people who took their own lives in 2019.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Back to the Bowl
Saturday nights under the lights.
Photo credit: FC Isle of Man
Read Time : 2 Minutes
No Accurate Records for Storm Overflows
Ballaugh is the exception to the rule.
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Liverpool Bombing: We Were There
Enzo Almeni detonated his homemade explosive in a taxi on Remembrance Sunday.
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Petition Calls for End to Gazumping
Jason Moorhouse MHK is looking at taking the recommendations of the petition forward into a Private Members Bill.
Read Time : 7 Minutes
Kicking Racism out of Manx Football
The FA has delivered its report into its diversity and inclusivity survey.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Ballasalla Lights to be Removed
The lights had been installed whilst Dandara was building its new roundabout.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Club Gives Back to the Community
We can have nice things.
All pictures provided by Vannin Photos.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Pedestrians and Vehicles Have Equal Priority on Roundels
The roundels have been a bit marmite since they were installed by the DoI.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Tynwald Backs Covid Review
Tynwald will waive all privilege in relation to evidence relating to the pandemic that is held by committees.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
School Meals are ‘Nutritious and of High Quality’
Dr Michelle Haywood had inquired into the nutritional value of primary school meals.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
We Won’t Publish School CO2 Levels
We have submitted an FoI requesting that the gov publishes this data.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
No Extra London Flights Expected Before Next Summer
Speaker Juan Watterson has quizzed two ministers about the situation.
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Morning Brief
Unemployment The number of people registered unemployed fell again in October, down 39 to 326. This has also dropped by 471 people compared to the same month last year (October 2020). The unemployment rate for October 2021 is 0.8%, down from 0.9% in September 2021. The International Labour Organisation estimates […]
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Super Sarah Raises Over £4,000 for Diabetes Charity
Sarah had set out to raise £1,000.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Operation Strongbox Leads to 46 Arrests
Officers in the island worked with partners here and in the UK.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
The Great Resignation?
Applications per job has increased by over 20% on average since October.
Read Time : 4 Minutes
DoI Wants More Cash for Christmas
Mr Crookall’s predecessor had tried to get an extra £13.8m back in July.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Just 50% Voted in General Election
The figures were revealed in an FoI by advocate Ian Kermode.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Pair Arrested After Lateral Flow Tests Dumped
The LFT were dumped at the civic amenity site in October.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Dancing in a Welly Wonderland
You can book tickets through the link on our page.
Read Time : 7 Minutes
Gov’s Winter Covid Plan
The Winter 2021 Framework, which sets out where the gov is seeking to go up until March 2022.
Read Time : 8 Minutes
Gov Publishes First Draft of Island Plan
The plan will go before Tynwald later this month and again next year.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Teen Voter Turnout Drops Again
The figures were revealed in a Tynwald written answer.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
No Decision on Compulsory Vaccines for Health Workers
NHS England’s frontline staff have been told they need to be vaccinated.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Hospital Busy Due to People Needing Medical Attention
We asked for more details about why Noble’s ED is so busy.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Medicinal Cannabis Plan for Airport Tech Gateway?
MHKs grill Minister on scheme that has been long discussed but with little results so far.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
No Cut to Manx Passenger Duty
The Chancellor has cut APD on internal flights from £13 to £6.50 from 2023.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Manx Care: Only Go To Noble’s if it’s ‘Absolutely Necessary’
Those with broken bones, burns and scalds are advised to go to Ramsey for treatment.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
Wardens Leave the Calf
Manx Wildlife Trust’s wardens live and work on the Calf through the summer months.
Image credit: MWT
Read Time : 3 Minutes
To Boldly Go Where Several MHKs Have Gone Before
DfE has some big years ahead of it.
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Gef’s Morning Brief
News on and off island.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Whatever You Grow Will Save a Bro
If you or your sports club/colleagues are taking part and want to show us what you grow, let us know by emailing hello@gefthemongoose.com
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Back to the Bowl
Kick off on Saturday is at 6.30pm.
Picture credit: FC Isle of Man
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Lib Vannin Call for Independent Covid Chair
PAC wanted an inquiry but CoMin prefers a review.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
Police Warning Over Rental Scams
A number of fake rental ads have been based on recent genuine posts.
Read Time : 1 Minutes
It’s Election Time… Again
A lack of candidates and an incident with a dog have lead to vacancies on the two boards.
Read Time : 2 Minutes
No Covid Bus Assessment
We also look back to when the former chief minister said people were ‘joyriding’ and ‘sightseeing’ during Lockdown 3.