No they haven’t said where it will be grown.
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Rikki, Edd and a Bar Called Tacoma
The guys hope to have Tacoma open later this summer.
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Plans Submitted for Medicinal Cannabis Site
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson has welcomed the plans.
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Front Porch Duo’s New Business
Tacoma Bar and Kitchen will be taking over the space vacated by DreamBird on Victoria Street.
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Bookshop to Close After 86 Years
The business said it had been a pleasure to serve the island for so long.
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End of the Dream
In both its current and former guise as Bath&Bottle, the business had run on Victoria Street for the last 10 years.
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Who Will Fill These Jobs?
You have to go back to 2003 to find unemployment figures as low as they are now
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Bringing a Bit of Scandi Fashion to Douglas
The store, in Duke Street, open from 10.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Sunday.
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Filming is Only a Small Part of the Puzzle
From scenery to post-production, what is the island’s role in tv and film?
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Ex Airport Bosses go into Business Together
Jeremy Spake is back on TV tonight, BBC1, at 8.30pm.
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Bank Ending Cash Services as Habits Change
It will continue to offer ATM services, but counter services for cash deposits and withdrawals won’t return.
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Kennaugh Partners up With Cycle 360
Kennaugh founded SUPASS after his retirement from professional cycling in 2019
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Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend
Ramsey Bakery and Mr B’s are due to close on April 29.
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Make a Sound Purchase on Record Store Day
Record Store Day was established in the USA in 2008 as a way of celebrating the culture of independently-owned record shops.
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Brewery Boss Welcomes Extra Door Staff Training
Hospitality businesses concerned about door security staffing can speak with the Isle of Man Constabulary to check the registration status of staff members.
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Increased Cost Lessens Impact of Fuel Duty Cut
The UK Chancellor announced a 5p per litre reduction in the duty of petrol and diesel.
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Lack of Info Led to Credit Risk Branding
Manx Gas was considered a credit risk by Manx Utilities, as it failed to supply further information, when requested. Yesterday Manx Gas’ parent company boss Jo Cox said Manx Utilities had said the company was a credit risk when it sought to hedge its gas buying. A spokesperson for Manx […]
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We Would’ve Upped Your Bills Sooner
Jo Cox was appearing at the Economic Policy Review Committee when she was asked about the new framework.
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MUA Labelled Manx Gas a ‘Credit Risk’
Jo Cox was appearing in front of the Economic Policy Review Committee.
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Gov Responds to Chamber Concerns
The Gov has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting businesses and targeting long-term economic stability. This follows a recent member survey by the Chamber of Commerce which raised concerns regarding the increase in costs incurred by businesses due to recent global economic developments, and the associated publication by Chamber of a […]
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Constructive Talks, But Closure Still Looms
Clare Barber met with directors yesterday after the announcement last weekend that the bakery will close at the end of April.
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Dfe Outlines Plan for 500,000 Tourists a Year
‘Our Island, Our Future’ is the first Visitor Economy Strategy to be laid before Tynwald since 2004.
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Members’ Interests Covid Payments Revealed
All Covid support info is due to be released at the end of the month.
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Barber to Meet Bakery Bosses Tomorrow
Ramsey Bakery is due to close at the end of the month
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Milling It Over
It was announced over the weekend that the bakery intends to close at the end of April.
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Jaks Owner Submits New Plans for Villa
A previously rejected application is under appeal.
Picture is from previous application but floor plans for interior remain unchanged.
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Chamber Warns of Redundancies Amid ‘Perfect Storm’
Chamber Chief Executive, Rebecca George, says its survey shows the severity of how businesses are being affected.
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Gov Plans Urgent Talks with Bakery
Ramsey Bakery and Mr B’s will be closing at the end of April.
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Filling Holes in Hospitality and Tourism
The support offered to successful applicants through the Incentive is twofold by way of two grants totalling £1,000.
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Who Got What?
The gov has announced it will be revealing details of payments made under the various Coronavirus support schemes at the end of April. The information will be published on April 29. The DfE and Treasury have confirmed that they will be publishing the details of all applicants who received financial […]
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Principles Have to Be Flexible?
David Ashford was asked by Chris Thomas how Treasury is represented on the board and how pricing principles laid down in October 2018 were applied to prices for 2021/22 and 2022/23.
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Manx Gas Slashes Direct Debit Saving
As announced by CURA, gas tariffs will rise again on Friday, following a 27.5% increase last year.
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Minimum Wage Increase on April 1
The increases fall below the current living wage, which was recorded as £10.87 an hour in 2021.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
It’s not easy thinking of something every morning you know!
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Fuel Duty Cut From 6pm
The Manx gov is required to keep the duty rates and reliefs available on hydrocarbon oils the same as those imposed in the UK.
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Gas Prices Will Rise on April 1 As Well
Manx Gas will be entitled to a ‘fair permitted return’ which will also give a ‘reasonable return to shareholders and investors’.
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New Businesses Could Access Prom Loans
Dr Alex Allinson will bring the amended scheme to Tynwald next month, ahead of it closing in June.
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The Only Way is Up
As in previous months, transport remains the biggest contributor, providing a 3% increase in the overall 12 months rate.
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Over 950 Jobs Left Unfilled
The latest unemployment figures show a slight drop in the number of people registered as looking for work. However, there is a bigger concern in the number of posts that remained unfilled at the end of February. February saw unemployment drop by 12 from the previous month (January 2022), down […]
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Redacted
Gef submitted an FoI on January 10 asking for all written communications, in letter or email form, between Alf Cannan and Manx Gas from the time he took office on October 12 2021.
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Gef Speaks to Love Tech
On April 9th, they will be holding another event to kindle the interests and broaden the horizons of young females.
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There’s No 9-5 in This Game
‘You have to have a thick skin because you are going to get ‘no’ on a daily basis’.
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Crogga Claims Gas Could be Capped at 80p
There is currently an extension of the licence agreement between the gov and Crogga, which expires on April 30.
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Warning Over Collateral Cyber Threats
Businesses are just urged to be wary of risks from cyber threats.
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A Sound Decision
The announcement follows the completion of a competitive bid process.
Image: Catharine Devine
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Report Outlines Challenges Facing Island’s Economy
The full report is due to go to Tynwald later this year.
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Steady, Unadventurous and Financially Prudent
This week David Ashford delivered his first Budget since taking over as Treasury Minister last year.
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FSA Issues Warning Over False Address Claim
The FSA is concerned the website is attempting to gain personal data from in order to steal personal info.
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Have Your Say on Peel’s Plans
It says this is a once in a generation chance for the island.
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Great careers and happy clients at Edgewater Associates
Ad feature from Edgewater Associates.
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Difficult Harvest and Increased Costs Lead to Mill Posting £19k Loss
The report will go to Tynwald in March.
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More Carrot Than Stick
The Dept for Enterprise has spoken to the Isle of Man Bank, but not reached out to charities ahead of the introduction of charges for manual banking services in May. The Isle of Man Bank’s owner RBSI had intended to introduce the charges last year, but agreed to delay the […]
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Former Chief Received £57,000 Covid Support For Holiday Cottages
The Information Commissioner was less than impressed with how DfE handled the issue.
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Gef’s Big Day Out: Ballavell Farm
Sam tried his hand at milking, drove a tractor and learnt about the challenges facing Manx farmers.
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Treasury Offers Some Extra Fuel Support
Tynwald approved a 27.5% increase in gas prices last year, though the MUA has yet to announce its prices.
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Majority of Businesses Want Restrictions Lifted
The survey prompted the biggest response the Chamber has ever had.
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Extra £3.4m in Covid Support
Over £9m of support was previously announced earlier in December.
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Bank Fined £250,000 by FSA
The breach involved a transfer of money which only came to light several months after the event.
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Regulator Rules Out Further Gas Price Increase
A 27.5% increase was agreed by Tynwald in October.
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Manx Utilities Records £20m Surplus
The annual report is due to be go before Tynwald in January.
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Winter Disruption Scheme Opens
The extent of this downturn can be adjusted to take into account inflation and potential increased staff costs.
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Over 150 Found Jobs Through Restart Scheme
The scheme was designed to help 120 people find work.
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Secret Santa Gifts They’ll Actually Want
Ad Feature by the Isle of Man Government – Love IOM
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CoMin Killed The Radio Deal
A public consultation saw 59% of respondents opposing the change in the law.
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Introducing: the Hoolie pop up shop
Been to town recently? Have you despaired at the abundance of empty shops? Have you been left just wanting… more? Never fear, we’re bringing a whole hoolie into Duke Street from today, with our Hoolie pop-up. Hoolie is the best place to get your Christmas presents, with a truly local […]
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£9m to Support Businesses this Winter
The Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has announced a series of new and extended measures to support local businesses in light of continuing pressures around COVID-19. A grant will be offered to all businesses that have suffered a 25% downturn in the qualifying period, in the catering, hospitality, retail (non-essential), and […]
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Chamber urges against Christmas cancel culture
Chief Executive asks businesses to ‘consider the impact’ on local trade and hospitality when cancelling festive bookings
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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. […]
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No Extra London Flights Expected Before Next Summer
Speaker Juan Watterson has quizzed two ministers about the situation.
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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 […]
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The Great Resignation?
Applications per job has increased by over 20% on average since October.
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Medicinal Cannabis Plan for Airport Tech Gateway?
MHKs grill Minister on scheme that has been long discussed but with little results so far.