Over 8,000 people have signed a petition demanding the gov overturn a decision by the Planning Committee.
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Save Our Elms!
The issue was raised by Manx Wildlife Trust on Wednesday evening when it criticised the decision to fell which it said it a ‘registered woodland with trees over 100 years old’
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No Police Action Over Quayle Hospice Visit
The Chief Minister had visited Hospice for the opening of a new centre.
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Replacement Exam Grades due for August Release
With all exams for Years 11 and 13 students cancelled as a result of the rona, schools have been forced to follow new grading systems.
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Award-Winning Nature Writer to Judge Young Nature Blogger 2021
Autistic naturalist Dara McAnulty’s first book, ‘Diary of a Young Naturalist’ was published when he was just 16.
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Crookall to Contest The West
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Livingstone to Stand in Ayre & Michael
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Polling Shows Support for Changes to Assisted Dying Laws
Tynwald last debated the issue of assisted dying in 2020.
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash
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Cav Returns to Le Tour
Mark Cavendish celebrates winning the final stage of the 2021 Baloise Belgium Tour
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Architect to Contest General Election
The General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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Census Site Was Slow, but it Didn’t Crash
Residents complained that the site had failed on election night, but the gov says it was just slow.
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Ridiculous or Historic?
A Ramsey Commissioner has labelled the idea of registering a phone box as ridiculous but the gov says it could be preserved because of its historic value.
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Wannenburgh Declares for Douglas North
Sporting & Dining Club owner John Wannenburgh will contest the Douglas North constituency in September.
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Gef’s Quick Guide to Local Authorities
If you want to vote in your local authority elections, you need to make sure you’re registered.
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Skipton Cup Postponed
FC Isle of Man and Guernsey FC will meet next summer instead as border regs make travel for players and fans unrealistic.
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Manx Residents to Use NHS App for Covid Passport
Manx residents will use the NHS app to prove their vaccine status.
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Your Chance to Quiz Candidates
The meetings are you chance to quiz candidates for this year’s General Election.
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Advocate Calls for Clarity Over Child Vaccines
In an open letter, Mr Kermode references concerns that have arisen from a previous exchange between himself and Dr Ewart and outlines the issues his clients have raised around testing and vaccinating those under the age of 18.
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Big Screens for Governor Ceremony?
The Queen’s new representative to the island will be sworn in at Castle Rushen later this year.
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Meet Port St Mary RNLI’s New Coxswain
Richard Leigh spent his half term break completing his training and assessments.
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£400m Loan Plan Approved
Tynwald members have overwhelmingly agreed to allow the gov to borrow up to £400m, to be repaid over 40 years, after a lengthy debate this afternoon. Treasury Minister Alf Cannan asked for permission to borrow the cash, £178m of which will be loaned to the MUA and a further £160m […]
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School Covid Tests are Voluntary but ‘Encouraged’
It hasn’t been made clear how the gov will monitor who is testing positive.
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Gef’s Quick Guide to Border Regs
A quick guide to the proposed border changes.
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Changes Made to Borders Plan
For those who are coming to the island from the UK, they will need to provide documentation from their GP or the NHS App. The Manx Gov has told Gef plans are being put into action to ensure Manx residents will also have the required documentation in time for the change to take effect.
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Too Big and Poorly Structured
A review into the DoI has found that the department is struggling under the weight of providing such a wide range of services and a poor management structure. The report, by consultants Beamans, has recommended the implementation of a new structure that would include an extra level of management to […]
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Lateral Flow Testing for School Students
Chief Minister Howard Quayle confirmed the roll out of testing in Tynwald today.
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When is a Sausage War Not a Sausage War?
With the latest row between the UK and EU bubbling away, Gef takes a look at sausage wars.
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Steps to Close for Five Weeks
The steps link the South Quay and Douglas Head Road.
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Urquhart To Contest Douglas East
Christian Urquhart says she wants to ‘bring the people back into the politics of the island’.
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One Month and You’re Out
Despite Tynwald backing a move to support the home, it WILL close on July 19.
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NI Trip was Covid Secure
Howard Quayle and Alex Allinson met with leaders from other nations around the British Isles.
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Party to Contest Four Local Elections
The Green Party will stand local authority candidates in two Douglas wards, Braddan and Patrick.
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Motorists Will ‘Soon Get Used To Them’
The designs have been widely mocked on social media.
Image credit: Alex Barlow.
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Green Party Unveil General Election Candidates
The party will contest the Rushen and Glenfaba & Peel constituencies in September.
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Ettyl Responds to Airline’s Collapse
Stobart Air operated the only route from Ronaldsway to Dublin on behalf of Aer Lingus.
Image: Google Street View
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Live TV Coverage for TT22
The TT is going live an uninterrupted on TV from 2022.
Image credit: http://www.iomttraces.com
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Stobart Air Ceases Trading
A deal by Manx firm Ettyl to buy Stobart Air stalled earlier this month.
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash
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2023 Senior Race Moved to Saturday
The schedule for TT 2023 sees some big changes made to the world’s most famous races.
Image credit: http://www.iomtt.com
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Chief Minister Made a CBE in Birthday Honours List
Queen’s Birthday Honour List includes three awards for Manx residents.
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Manx Patients’ Data Won’t be Shared
Patient information from the lsle of Man will not be included in a project by NHS Digital to collect patient data in England for planning and research purposes. But the gov says Manx residents can be reassured that their data is safely ring-fenced from the project, and they do not […]
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TT22 Schedule Confirmed
After a two year hiatus, TT22 is when the world’s greatest races roar back into life.
Image credit: Ultimate Motorcycling
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Mountain To Shut for Five Weeks
The road will be closed for five weeks to allow essentially works ahead of TT 2022.
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Hospitality Needs Support Until at Least Easter 2022
PwC has recommended that the gov needs to tailor the support offered to businesses to their individual circumstances.
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Have You Seen This Shield?
The Guild Committee has issued an appeal to find one of its most treasured trophies, the Liverpool Shield, which was last awarded in 1955. Guild competitors and audiences will be familiar with the magnificent shields awarded to the winners of the choir classes each year. The Transvaal and Vancouver Shields […]
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The Future of the TT
Chris Cave and guests will confirm what’s in store for next year’s TT and the future of the races beyond 2022.
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Applications Open to Export Medicinal Cannabis
The gov will issue licenses to export medicinal cannabis, but Manx patients STILL cannot benefit from it.
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Our Industry Needs Help to Survive
Business leaders have backed the as yet unpublished PwC report which calls for tailored support for the island’s hospitality sector in the short and medium term.
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Without You, We Wouldn’t Still be Here
Business leaders from the hospitality sector met this morning to outline the support they need from the gov.
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Gef Chats to Alan Shea
Ahead of the island’s first Pride Festival, Gef sat down for a cuppa with Alan Shea to discuss the event itself, the 1991 Tynwald Day protest and young couples being free to express themselves.
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Sign up If You Want a Jab
David Ashford: ‘The end of the current rollout of vaccinations is on the horizon.’
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Radio News Editor Quits to Fight Election
Manx Radio’s news editor Tim Glover has announced he has resigned from the station in order to contest this year’s General Election. Mr Glover, who has led much of the broadcaster’s coverage of the Covid pandemic, appearing at the majority of gov briefings, will contest the Arbory, Castletown and Malew […]
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Loganair Delays Launch of Belfast Route
Residents had taken to social media to complain about the airline cancelling flights booked for July onwards.
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Pride Parade to Kick Off Celebrations
A parade including a 50m rainbow flag will kick off this weekend’s Pride Festival.
Image credit: Isle of Pride
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Pride and Posting Ahead of the island’s first Pride Festival, Isle of Man Post Office has temporarily redecorated its post box in the Sea Terminal in the colours of the Pride flag and is updating its social media pages. In addition to these gestures IOMPO’s dedicated sponsorship committee has agreed […]
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Cottage Sale to Pay for Wheel
The Treasury and MNH will split the costs of the repairs 50:50.
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Oliphant-Smith to Stand in Douglas North
The election is due to be held on September 23.
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Failings Identified With Abortion Service
The Social Affairs Policy Review Committee, chaired by Onchan MHK Julie Edge, asked for opinions on the abortion service as part of a review of how the law has been implemented.
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Bunscoill Helping UK Students Learn Manx
The UK children are learning Manx as part of an annual competition called the uTalk Language Games.
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Now is Not The Time
Jason Moorhouse MHK has raised several concerns over the gov’s plans to borrow £400m.
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Garff Commissioner to Contest General Election
The Maughold resident is the latest to announce he will contest the Garff constituency in September.
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Archie’s Recovery
When many of us were 15, we were awkward, grouchy teenagers trying to fit in and pay just enough attention in school to pass GCSEs. But Archie Veale found himself in Alder Hey Hospital fighting for his life after a vicious infection attacked his body. Now 22 Archie has told […]
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Gov ‘Acknowledges’ G7 Tax Commitment
After meetings in London, global leaders have agreed an equitable solution on where taxation should be paid by multinational companies in an increasingly global and digital economy.
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Archie’s Battle With Sepsis
Archie Veale talks to Gef about how at 15 he went from being a fit and healthy teenager to fighting for his life.
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Family Library’s Final Chapter?
The Family Library faces an uncertain future.
Picture Credit: Family Library Facebook page.
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More Support for Hospitality Businesses
For each of the months of June, July and August, eligible applicants will receive a grant which is equivalent to their annual rates bill for each of their commercial premises.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Picture credit: President Joe Biden and Dr.Jill Biden on ‘A Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’ CBS
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Treasury Minister to Seek Re-Election
First elected in 2011, Mr Cannan has served as Treasury Minister throughout the whole of the Howard Quayle administration.
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Airport Vaccine Hub to be Scaled Back
As the borders open up and more people use the airport for travel, the vaccines will administered at Chester Street.
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Equestrian Star is Sportswoman of the Year
After last year’s event was held online, the Sports Awards returned to the Villa Marina.
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Michael Josem to Stand in General Election
Mr Josem joins MLP leader Joney Faragher in declaring they will contest the Douglas East constituency.
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Gov Looking To Borrow Up To £400m
The exact sum of any borrowing will not be finalised until all market-related options have been examined and considered.
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Farmers Union President to Stand in Election
This year’s General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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Alyssa is Headteacher for a Day
When the children of Laxey Primary School go to school on Thursday morning, they will have a new headteacher greeting them at the gate as Alyssa Rees takes charge. Alyssa, who is in Year 4, won a raffle to determine who would be headteacher for a day at the annual […]
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Heritage Trail Could Stretch to Ramsey
DoI Minister Tim Baker and Chairman of Ramsey Commissioners Andy Cowie open the town’s new footpath on section of the island’s former railway.
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Athletes to Get Support with Mental Health
Elite sport can be incredibly demanding, and research suggests certain factors such as injury or deselection can increase the risk of athletes developing depression and anxiety.
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Personal Trainer’s Petition to Save Her Business
Christine Barker was using the shed in her back garden for one to one sessions until Environment Minister Geoffrey Boot overturned her planning approval.
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Who Was Henry Bloom Noble?
A ruthless businessman and a great philanthropist, Gef takes a look at the life of Henry Bloom Noble.
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Level 2.5 to Stay in Place
The gov has announced that the current border arrangements will remain in place for the time being, to allow further monitoring of emerging risks. The COVID-19 Exit Framework allowed an initial change to Level 3 from 1 May 2021, and indicated a potential move to Borders Level 2 on or […]
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Al Fresco Dining in Laxey?
Serendipity Ltd has applied to convert a rear courtyard into a partially covered seating area to allow it to serve food and drink outdoors.
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Hospitality Industry’s Bid to Fill Vacancies
The recruitment day is designed to provide individuals with the chance to find out more about summer job availability and more permanent careers within hospitality on the island.
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Moderna Vaccine Rollout to Begin in June
A first dose of Moderna vaccine will be offered to residents aged under 40 at a clinic on 14 June.