News from on and off island.
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CoMin Backs Covid Review, But Not an Inquiry
The Public Accounts Committee has called for an independent inquiry into the last gov’s actions.
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Tackling Climate Change Inequality
Chine McDonald with Judith Ley at the Manx Museum.
Photo credit: Louise Whitelegg, Christian Aid.
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Unfairly Dismissed Bus Driver Awarded £60,000
The tribunal found that the investigation which led to Mr Corrin’s firing had been flawed.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
News from on and off island this morning.
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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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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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A Scheme That Keeps Going Off The Rails
Replacing the rails on the prom has never been a simple task.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
News on and off island this morning.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Who Should Manage the Island’s Footpaths?
The petition was presented on Tynwald Day by David Buttery.
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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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It’s Alf Time
Alf Cannan defeated Dr Alex Allinson 14-8 with two spoiled ballots.
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Hemmings Dies Aged 86
Mr Hemmings owned Ramsey Park Hotel alongside other business interests on the island.
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Ballasalla Facing Evening Road Closures
Access to properties will be available for residents.
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We’ll be Ready for 15% Global Corporate Tax
The Isle of Man is one of 136 countries to agree to the 15% rate.
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The Gef Interviews: Chief Minister Election
MHKs will pick the new Chief on Tuesday.
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Sending Students Home ‘a Last Resort’
So far this term, 358 positive cases of Covid (328 students and 30 staff) have been confirmed within schools and UCM
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Village’s Post Service May be Saved
There had been criticism from the village’s MHKs about the process that sought to find a new operator.
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Some Hospital Visiting Restrictions Lifted
Visiting is still limited to one per patient.
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Dan Loses Bid to Keep Woodland Home
Dan’s build to claim the land was a ‘no man’s land’ ultimate failed.
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PAG to Host Chief Minister Hustings
Positive Action Group also hosted a public hustings in 2016.
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Chief Minister Candidates Publish Manifestos
MHKs will pick the new Chief Minister next Tuesday.
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Chloe’s Fundraising Celebrated at Westminister
The British Citizen Youth Award recognises exceptional under 18’s who have positively impacted their communities
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Coach Party’s Covid Cluster
Visitors who tested positive were confined to their accommodation under self-isolation rules and many have now left the island.
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Tynwald to Appoint Temp Commissioner?
The board only has two members at this moment so is not allowed to sit.
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Laser Aimed at Landing Aircraft
The flight landed safely after a green light was shone into the cockpit.
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Post Office Returns to Profit
The report comes as news of another closure of a service counter has been announced.
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No Longer Acting in the National Interest?
From November 1 residents will need to go to Port Erin for Post Officer services.