Just three Monday’s left until Christmas.
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Morning Brief
Yes, it is only Thursday. But it is one month till Christmas!
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Credit: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image credit: Catharine Devine
Read Time : 5 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
This image provided on Friday, July 16, 2021 by the Cologne district government shows the Blessem district of Erftstadt in Germany. (Rhein-Erft-Kreis via AP)
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image: Jen Adams from MWDW using the new equipment in Peel
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Picture Credit: James Qualtrough on Unsplash
Read Time : 6 Minutes
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 […]
Read Time : 5 Minutes
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
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
Business Support Applications for the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme (CBSS) – Circuit Break (March 2021) and the Business Premises Support Scheme (BPSS), which were introduced to support businesses during the Circuit Break Lockdown, have been extended until Friday May 14. The CBSS – Circuit Break (March 2021) was introduced on […]
Read Time : 5 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
News and sport from on and off island.
Image credit: Manx Press Pictures iMuseum https://www.imuseum.im
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
Some of the highlights of Tuesday’s news from across the island and around the UK.
Read Time : 5 Minutes
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.
Read Time : 7 Minutes
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.
Read Time : 4 Minutes
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 […]
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
A busy day with Covid passports, Manx music and the World Snooker Championships making the news headlines.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
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.
Read Time : 3 Minutes
Gef’s Easter Monday Roundup
Police catch speeding motorists, Warren Gatland heads to Guernsey and headlines from around the UK.
Read Time : 5 Minutes
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.
Read Time : 7 Minutes
IOM Gov Briefing – 29th March
Howard, David, Dr Henny Well good afternoon everyone Sad news at the weekend. Two more members of our community died. Tragedy for the Island, thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones NUMBERS *snapshot* 8 new cases 469 active cases (DA corrects the number later in the qns to 391) […]
Read Time : 4 Minutes
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.
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
Farmers’ Grants Farmers will have access to a wider range of grants from 1 April with the launch of the Agri-Environment Scheme. The new scheme introduces targeted funding options that encourage active farmers to implement changes on their land with outcomes that will see an efficient and productive food chain […]
Read Time : 8 Minutes
IOM Gov Briefing – 25th March
Howard, David, Dr Henny Well good afternoon everyone Hope people have watched the emotional well-being session – highly recommend it Thanks to all involved NUMBERS 15 new cases 646 active cases 16 in hospital 3 in ICU David Few other bits while I’m here; Patients must wear a fluid-resistant IIR […]
Read Time : 4 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
A Swig and a Swab The police have charged a man with drink driving shortly after he had been swabbed at the Covid testing centre at the Grandstand on Tuesday afternoon. A police statement said: ‘The male left the area but was located a short distance away and was arrested. […]
Read Time : 6 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
Ewe Have to Control Dogs The police are again asking dog walkers to keep their animals on a lead, particularly when around sheep. The Constabulary have received reports of sheep worrying in the Barnell Lane area of Patrick between March 18 and 20. A statement said: ‘This has resulted in […]
Read Time : 9 Minutes
IOM Gov Briefing – 22nd March
Howard, David, Alf, Dr Henny Well good afternoon everyone Alf is here today to share an update on the economy NUMBERS *David on Zoom with his Churchill book in the background 17 new cases 16 in hospital 2 in ICU Howard Frustrating to see unexplained cases The team are working […]
Read Time : 5 Minutes
Gef’s Daily Roundup
Education to be ‘Personalised’ Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson has said his department is in the process of devising new strategic objectives that will guide the functioning and outcomes of the education service over the next five years’. In response to a question from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper, he added: […]
Read Time : 12 Minutes
IoM Gov Briefing – 19th March
HQ, David, Dr Al, Dr Ewart – Special Guest Ross Bailey head of mental health Well good afternoon everyone Sorry we had to postpone our update yesterday Today is also the anniversary of our first case of Covid – sad reminder NUMBERS *snapshot* Total tests 42,346 No results awaiting process […]
Read Time : 6 Minutes
IOM GOV DAILY UPDATE – 12TH MAY
SOZ WE’RE LATE. TYNWALD AND ALL THAT
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY!
Read Time : 8 Minutes
IOM GOV DAILY UPDATE – 11TH MAY
WE’VE GOT A FULL HOUSE TODAY – HOWARD, ASHY, DR AL, HENNY, LINDA PARTICULARLY PLEASED TO HAVE HENNY BACK AS SHE DRAWS A GOOD CROWD. ASHY WITH THE NUMBERS NO NEW CASES 37 ACTIVE CASES CONFIRMATION ON CHILDCARE SITUATION AFTER HIS EMAIL TO SOMEONE WENT MANX VIRAL: OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS […]
Read Time : 6 Minutes
IOM GOV UPDATE – 5th TUESDAY
TYNWALD WENT ON FOR 4 HOURS THANKS FOR WAITING, BEEN A LONG ONE NUMBERS 1 NEW CASE NO FURTHER DEATHS 326 TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES 17 DEATHS IN THE COMMUNITY 6 DEATHS IN HOSPITAL 3416 CONCLUDED TEST 43 AWAITING RESULTS 6 AWAITING TESTS 19 CURRENTLY IN HOSPITAL SKELLY’S BEEN IMPRESSED BY […]
Read Time : 6 Minutes
IOM GOV DAILY UPDATE – 27TH APRIL
HOWARD, ASHY, BOB McCOLM – PRISON GOVERNOR HQ – GOOD AFTERNOON, ALL THE BEST TO BOJO NUMBERS – ASHY 34 TESTS OUTSTANDING NO NEW CASES 40 ACTIVE CASES WITH DEEP SADNESS I HAVE TO REPORT TWO FURTHER DEATHS, BOTH PART OF THE ABBOTSWOOD CLUSTER HOWARD CONDOLENCES TO ALL HAVE LOST […]
Read Time : 7 Minutes
IOM GOV UPDATE – 23RD APRIL
GOOD AFTERNOON – HOWIE, ASHY, HENNY (DR HENRIETTA EWART) ASHY NO NEW CASES 70 ACTIVE CASES WITH GREAT REGRET THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE A FURTHER COMMUNITY DEATH HEADLINES FROM HOWY NOT READY TO OPEN VENUES OR FACILITIES THAT BRING TOGETHER GROUPS IT’S NOT RIGHT TO OPEN GYMS / SPORTS […]
Read Time : 6 Minutes
IOM GOV UPDATE – 21ST APRIL
THE OG DYNAMIC DUO – HOWARD & ASHY HOWIE GOOD AFTERNOON – IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK THANKS FOR ALL OF THE NICE MESSAGES I’M OVER IT, BUT IT’S HORRID I’VE REALLY MISSED THE CONFERENCES GETTING BACK TO THE OLD ROUTINE – DAVID IS GOING TO DELIVER THE STATS ASHY […]
Read Time : 4 Minutes
IOM GOV UPDATE – 17TH APRIL
DELIVERED BY ALF, TREASURY MINISTER OVER THE PAST 4 WEEKS WE’VE RELEASED A FEW DIFFERENT SCHEMES WE KNOW THERE ARE A WIDE REACHING CHALLENGES FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS MERA OPENED FOR BUSINESS LAST WEEK 2000 APPLICATIONS – 742 APPROVED – WILL RECEIVE MONEY NEXT WEEK APPLICATIONS COMING IN AT A RATE […]
Read Time : 5 Minutes
IOM GOV UPDATE – 16TH APRIL
FEAT ASHY & HENRIETTA EWART – HEAD OF PUBLIC HEALTH OPENING QUICK REMINDER ON THE RULES, FOR THOSE AT THE BACK; STAY INSIDE SOCIAL DISTANCE EXERCISE ONCE A DAY TRIBUTE TO BRENDAN MAXWELL WHO SADLY LOST HIS HEROIC BATTLE WITH COVID-19. A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER, MUCH LOVED GRANDAD. HE […]
Read Time : 5 Minutes
IOM GOV DAILY UPDATE – 15TH APRIL
FEAT DR AL ALLINSON UPDATE 2 MORE CASES SINCE THIS MORNING. ANOTHER SAD DAY FOR OUR ISLAND. THE FAMOUS KUSH IS FEATURING IN SOME FILMS FROM THE WILDLIFE PARK TEAM – WORTH A WATCH GOOD TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF THINGS – ENJOY A LITTLE REMINDER OF LIFE AT THE PARK […]
Read Time : 4 Minutes
IOM GOV DAILY UPDATE – 8TH APRIL
FEAT GAZ + DAVE AHSY POLICE ARE WORKING TIRELESSLY ON BEHALF ON THE IOM – THANK YOU TO THE POLICE 8 POSITIVE TEST RESULTS @10AM – NO NEW ONES SINCE THEN 7 IN CONFIRMED CASES IN HOSPITAL 22 PATIENTS AWAITING RESULTS 282 TESTS OUTSTANDING 82 RECOVERED 75 ACTIVE CASES “SENDING STRENGTH […]
Read Time : 2 Minutes
IOM GOV DAILY UPDATE – 5TH APRIL
FEAT GEF THE BOOT + FIN THE MAC GEF THE BOOT ARE WE ABLE TO PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD FOR THE IOM? – HELL YES GOV ARE SUPPORTING FARMERS TRYING TO KEEP FISHING FLEET AFLOAT IOM CREAMERY – SUPERB JOB IF EVER THERE WAS A TIME TO EAT LOCAL LAMB – […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
GOVERNMENT DAILY UPDATE – 4TH APRIL 2020
FEATURING DR AL IT’S NATURAL TO BE SCARED IT’S NATURAL TO WANT TO HELP LOTS OF LEGENDS STEPPING UP TO THE CHALLENGE EVERYONE ELSE CAN HELP BY STAYING AT HOME THINGS ARE NOT NORMAL GUYS SO DON’T ACT LIKE IT IS AND GO ABOUT YOUR USUAL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES, JUST STAY […]
Read Time : 1 Minutes
GOVERNMENT DAILY UPDATE – FRIDAY 3RD APRIL
GEF IS LIVE – We will be streaming the daily government press conference live on FaceBook and our website. HOWARD IS FLYING SOLO TO GIVE THE OTHER MINS A BREAK 114 CASES / 4 IN HOSPITAL PLEASE REMEMBER THE VIRUS SPREADS THROUGH PERSONAL CONTACTHOWARD ON MANX PEOPLE STRANDED IN OTHER […]
Read Time : 2 Minutes
IOM GOV DAILY UPDATE – 2 April
Everything you need to hear from today’s update.