News and sport from on and off island.
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Five Covid Cases Identified
Dr Ewart: ‘We should continue to do the things that help protect ourselves and others: respecting people’s space, using a face mask in crowded areas, not spending too long in poorly ventilated places and continuing to wash our hands regularly.’
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Residents Voice Concerns Over Border Opening
Residents react to gov’s plans to lower the drawbridge.
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Two New Cases Identified
Public advised to be vigilant and take precautions with new cases confirmed.
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Borders Should Open by End of June
The gov has tonight released the details of a gradual process which, subject to Tynwald backing the plan, should see the island’s borders fully open by July 1. It comes after Tynwald instructed CoMin to return with a more detailed exit plan in the March sitting and it includes warnings […]
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Edge and Allinson Dominate Committee Hearing
Committee hears from Education and Health Ministers alongside senior civil servants.
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Bus Fare Consultation Launched
The consultation will run for four weeks and close on May 18.
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Treasure Find May Have Belonged to Lord of Mann
The memorial ring is Lee Morgan’s third Treasure find on the Isle of Man.
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Real Football Will be Found at the Bernabowl
Why the European Super League has me agreeing with Gary Neville, falling out of love with Liverpool and admitting I was wrong about FC Isle of Man.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island. Picture from James Qualtrough on Unsplash.
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Moorhouse Dials up the Pressure in Bid to Save Phone boxes
Tynwald asked to help find a future for phone boxes.
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Consultation on Licensing Shakeup
The gov accepts that the existing licensing regime on the island is now ‘outdated, overly bureaucratic and inflexible’.
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Improving Learning for Those With Literary Difficulties
People have until 17 May to submit their views and anyone who needs additional help can contact the Manx Dyslexia Association.
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DHSC Responds to Dr Glover’s PAC Evidence
The DHSC has accused Dr Glover of breaching an agreement between her company and the department.
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Changes to Bus Timetable
Bus Vannin has been unable to push ahead with the rollout of more on demand services for the island’s more rural areas.
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Visitors to Return to Care Homes
Manx Care run residential homes will welcome visitors from next week.
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Guernsey Plans to Reopen Border Next Week
The island will introduce isolation periods and a testing regime based on where people have travelled from.
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Health Services to Resume
Standard infection prevention and control measures will be in place in all health and care settings and it will no longer be compulsory to socially distance or wear a mask.
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Committee to Probe Lockdown Decisions
A decision has yet to be taken as to whether the committee will sit physically in the Legislative Council Chamber or remotely via MS Teams.
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Shrek Sets a Date
In a post on Facebook, Douglas Choral Union, which is celebrating its 125th year, said it was ‘thrilled’ to be able to confirm its new dates.
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KPMG to Develop Gov’s Economic Strategy
A gov statement said the KPMG strategy, ‘Our Big Picture’, will be constructed across five key phases.
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Cause of Person’s Death Yet to be Established
The Health Minister has issued a clarification after a person sadly died after having a Covid vaccine.
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Ashford Warns Against Jumping to Conclusions
Minister says it is too early to definitively link tragic death to vaccine.
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We Need a Plan to Fund Residential Care
Speaking to Gef, Ms Edge said she felt the time was ‘appropriate to see what progress has been achieved by the Council of Ministers in this administration’.
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Karl Reaches Halfway Point in Kayak Bid
Having set off with the goal of raising £3,000, Karl has already raised over £6,000 which will be divided between three charities.
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Young, Hot and Getting my Shot
Based on the gov’s rollout schedule, every adult should have been offered their first jab by the end of next month.
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Return to School Begins
Schools closed a month ago at the start of Lockdown 3.
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Oscar’s Tour de Manx football
From Croit Lowey to Andreas Playing Fields, Oscar will cycle to each ground on the island.
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The Nolan Principles and Powerful Questions
Sam’s take on how a review by Lord Nolan and questioned posed by Tony Benn created standards we should judge our leaders on.
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Ardwhallan Services Under Review
The centre is based on and around West Baldwin Reservoir, better known as Injerbreck.
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Chance to Showcase Manx Food and Drink
Last year’s food festival generated an estimated £432,000 for our economy.
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Southern Show on the Move
The move will not change the show, as the agricultural and rural focus will remain at its core and continue to be the driving force behind its organisation.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Some of the highlights of Tuesday’s news from across the island and around the UK.
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Get Ready to Open
The current number of active cases of Covid-19 on the island is 21.
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Olympic Champion to be Guest of Honour at Sports Awards
Peter Kennaugh won gold at London 2012, becoming the first Manxman to win one in 100 years.
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Immunosuppressed Households to be Given Jab Priority
Currently, individuals who have a weakened immune system and those on immunosuppressive treatment are receiving their vaccination through the priority four or priority six groups.
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Advocate Training is ‘Insufficient’
The committee said that because of the relatively small size of the Manx Bar, ‘there is still a high risk of the perception of conflict of interest whenever practising advocates are deciding how to deal with matters relating to other practising advocates’.
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Time to Roll up Your Sleeves
Letters are in the process of being sent out to individuals aged between 40-49 and 30-39.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
A win for Cav in Turkey, a law firm moves into new digs and National Rail’s well intentioned gesture backfires.
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Moorhouse Pushes on in Bid for Celebration of Island Life
The MHK is seeking support for the creation of a two week celebration of Island life.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
The island remembers Prince Philip, Beckii Flint is one of Forbes’ 30 under 30 and another night of violence in Belfast.
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If the Cloth Cap Fits
Ahead of Saturday’s Grand National, Sam Turton is hoping for a Manx winner as Trevor Hemmings seeks to make history.
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Estate Agents, Hardware Stores and Playgrounds Set to Reopen
The next phase of reopening begins Monday.
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Phased Return to Begin with Years 11 and 13
The current proposals will see different groups return first in primary and secondary schools with the situation under constant review.
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What is Happening in Northern Ireland?
Gef takes a look at why tensions have spilled over into violence in Northern Ireland this week.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
VAT Returns and Payments Many businesses and individuals are experiencing additional pressure due to this year’s COVID-19 lockdowns. If you have a VAT return that is due to be submitted and/or a liability that you don’t think you are going to be able to pay, please contact the Debt Management […]
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Change in AZ Jab Advice will Delay Rollout
Dr Ewart: ‘The link between the small recorded number of clots and the AstraZeneca vaccine is not yet certain. If there is a link, the risk is incredibly small at around four cases per million people.’
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Boris is Taking Liberties
Why I think vaccine passports have their role to play for international travel, but anything else is an infringement on our liberty.
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Manx Care CEO Responds to Boardroom Photo Anger
The picture was criticised for what some said was the ‘hypocrisy’ of the Manx Care team meeting when Chief Minister Howard Quayle had criticised private businesses and their employees for not working from home.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
A busy day with Covid passports, Manx music and the World Snooker Championships making the news headlines.
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Music Competition Goes Online
The competition focuses on vocal and instrumental performance, and includes solo, duet and ensemble classes. There are also specific classes for Manx instrumental music, and Gaelic singing.
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JCVI Recommends u30s are Offered Alternative to AZ Jab
Prof Lim from the JCVI said the decision was made ‘acting in the benefit of public safety and benefit’.
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Abortion Submissions Close Tonight
To submit evidence, you can email committees@tynwald.org.im by 5pm tonight.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
A TT racer will require daily injections because of a rare illness, the island’s tips are so busy they have to close and the death of a beloved TV star.
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Tynwald President to Retire
Speaker Juan Watterson has previously stated he wants to succeed Mr Rodan.
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Bridge Replacement Scheme Starts Today
Motorists won’t be able to turn right into McDonalds while the scheme is underway.
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Taking Responsibility for Their own Mess
One of the group messaged the original poster to apologise for the mess they and their mates had left.
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Manx Care Chairman sets out Plan for Success
Manx Care chairman Andrew Foster talks to Gef about improving waiting times, community care and improving data usage throughout health and social care.
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Gef’s Easter Monday Roundup
Police catch speeding motorists, Warren Gatland heads to Guernsey and headlines from around the UK.
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We Are Aston Villa
After the rather drab England games over the past fortnight, the Premier League is back this weekend providing us footy fans with more joy and heartache. Coincidentally having ready through the Times app this morning, I see the island is 10th in the world for vaccine rollout, thinking as sports […]
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FA Analysing Diversity Survey Results
Manx football is currently suspended as a result of the latest lockdown, with the FA stating its intention to complete the season, which can be extended to the end of June if required.
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Dr Glover: The Nitty-Gritty Of Testing
Our final instalment from yesterday’s PAC evidence session with Dr Rachel Glover. Here, we learn all the nitty gritty details on testing and the friendly competition between the crown dependencies to test test test
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TT 2022 Target for Pulrose Bridge Scheme
Paul Carey & Sons Ltd has been appointed Principal Contractors for the scheme.
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Dr Glover: Genomics Approach
This coverage of the PAC hearing is not intended to be a verbatim transcript of the full sitting and should not be treated as such, you can listen to the full sitting here. Continuing on from yesterday’s Public Accounts Committee evidence session with Dr Rachel Glover as part of its inquiry […]
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Dr Glover: ‘I thought they were just exploiting me’
This coverage of the PAC hearing is not intended to be a verbatim transcript of the full sitting and should not be treated as such, you can listen to the full sitting here. As today’s committee hearing started to pick up pace, it became clear that Dr Glover’s well publicised disagreements […]
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Dr Glover Meets PAC
Dr Rachel Glover today gave three hours of evidence to the Public Accounts Committee.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Fort Island, fire alarms and Keir Starmer find their way into today’s round, it’s been a busy Thursday.
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We Need Something to Look Forward to
Mr Moorhouse will use the April Tynwald sitting to seek support to move the Senior Race Day bank holiday back to its original June 11 slot.
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Armed Officers Stood Down
This morning Police responded to a threatening message that had been passed on to them
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Snaefell Surgery Will Stay Open
There had been concerns over the future of the practice after a very public row over funding.
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Through the Key Hole
Covid in schools, Treasury staff and the prom scheme feature in this week’s written answers.
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Order, Order! – Final Instalment Of This Week’s HoK Coverage
Our final instalment of yesterday’s HoK questions – here, they discuss why a review into the DoI has been kept so quiet, Moorhouse want’s to know why gov’s website isn’t attractive and Edge and Baker have a stand off over a written question.
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Boot Questioned On Planning And Our Environmental Footprint
Yesterday’s HoK Questions – DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot got quizzed on southern planning and what support there is for residents who want to reduce their environmental footprint at home.
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DoI Minister Probed On Footpaths And Flags
Caine and Moorhouse probe DoI Minister on footpaths and the cost of flags
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Moorhouse Gonna Fight For Your Right To Party (After Lockdown)
Jason Moorhouse quizzes DfE on the Domestic Events Fund and Senior Race Bank Holiday.
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Ministers Quizzed on Impacts of Lockdown
Yesterday’s HoK Questions coverage continues – here, Ministers get quizzed on decision making and the impacts of lockdown.
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Baker Feels The Heat
In today’s HoK sitting, DoI Minister quizzed on Covid flight subsidies, tips and connectPORTS.
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Uni Students Should See a Return to Normality
Under the gov’s exit strategy, there should be no border restrictions in place by the end of September, when many of the island’s students will go off to university.
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Assessments to Replace Exams
Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson has told Gef what plans are being made for this and next year’s students. He has also hinted at changes being made to which exam boards the island’s schools follow.
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Covid Updates Due Thursday
The Chief Minister’s update to Tynwald on the Covid situation.
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All Care Home Residents Vaccinated
Residents at Springfield Grange were the final group to receive their set of jabs with the vaccinators delivering 36 second doses today.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
A petition seeks to protect mountain hares, the Arts Council is seeking inspiration for new sculptures and Ken Barlow battles Covid.
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Order! Order!
Sam’s Tynwald and House of Keys preview ahead of a busy Tuesday for MHKs
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School Return Could be Phased if Necessary
Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson talks to Gef about schools reopening, the possibility of Covid tests for students and protecting vulnerable children from the virus.
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Two Further Deaths from Covid
Two more members of our community have sadly died from Covid-19.
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The End is in Sight
‘We’re tantalisingly close to getting it sorted but every time we schedule a date to get people over to put the blooming things up, coronavirus seems to come up again.’
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Hares Need Protecting, not Shooting
David Cretney and Manx Wildlife Trust have said proposed protections for the mountain hare don’t go far enough.
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NAMA Celebrates Youngsters’ Contribution to Culture
The North American Manx Awards celebrate young people who have made an outstanding contribution to Manx culture and island life #isleofman
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Dog Walkers Asked to be Responsible
Dog walkers are asked to be responsible and keep their four legged companions on a lead around the Ayres Nature Reserve
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Covid Passport to be Part of Vax Booking System
Expressions of interest are being sought for a vaccine booking system that could double as a Covid passport.
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Manx Care is Ready to Launch, But What is it?
April Fool’s Day will mark the start of this new venture which involves the restructuring of the largest department in gov, the separation of DHSC functions and the creation of a separate operational body.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Douglas has a new Mayor, Alex Salmond rises again and the gov has extended Covid disruption loans, just some of tonight’s news headlines.
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Patient at Noble’s Hospital dies with Covid
A patient at Noble’s Hospital has sadly died with Covid-19. While the person died with the virus, it was not the primary cause of death. A total of 27 people have now died on our island with the virus. The gov has said that in future, deaths will be split […]