The Isle of Man Foodbank has said they’ve seen an increase in requests for support by families struggling to feed children out of school for the holidays.
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Pregnant Women Urged to Take Vaccine
The majority of pregnant women hospitalised with the virus in the UK have not had a jab.Â
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Ciappelli Declares for Douglas Central
The General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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Breaking News: July Was Hot & Dry
The Met Office has delivered its monthly report for July.
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Gov Finally Advises Face Coverings
The advice moves the island inline with England where coverings are not legally required but are advised in certain settings.
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Patient Dies From Covid-19
The government has tonight confirmed the sad news that another member of our island community has lost their life to Covid-19. This brings the total number of lives lost to the virus on the island to 30. Chief Minister Howard Quayle said: âI am deeply saddened by this news. My […]
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New Scheme Gets The Green Light
A scheme that will help reduce carbon emissions and household bills by helping people make properties more energy efficient will come into effect on October 1. The Green Living Grant scheme was approved by Tynwald, and is part of the gov’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050, for the benefit of the […]
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Postal Voting Introduced
Postal voting will be available for the first time in the Isle of Man during this yearâs House of Keys General Election. The intention is to provide a convenient and secure alternative for registered electors who are unable to attend their allotted polling station or who choose not to vote […]
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Covid Vaccine For Some 12-17 Year Olds
The Isle of Man is to follow advice from the UK on offering the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine to certain groups of 12-17 year olds.
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LFD Stocks Replenished
An additional 50,000 lateral flow devices (LFDs) have been delivered to the island, ready for distribution to pharmacies and local authority outlets over the next two days. More than 25,000 test kits will today be delivered to participating pharmacies and local authorities assisting with distribution. The public are advised that LFDs can […]
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Loganair Cancels Heathrow Route
The airline will cease the route between the Isle of Man and Heathrow from August 11
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Some Second Jabs Brought Forward
Those who received a Moderna jab on June 14 have had their second appointment moved up.
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Temporary Change to Residential Home Visiting
Following the recent increase in community transmission of Covid in the island and the confirmed cases at Reayrt Ny Baie residential home in Douglas, Manx Care is closing its Residential Care Homes for older people to non-essential visitors for an initial period of ten days. This includes visitors, new admissions […]
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Over 100,000 Lateral Flow Tests Have Arrived
Over 100,000 lateral flow devices (LFDs) have been delivered to the island and are being made available to the Manx public today. Further deliveries will be made on a regular basis. Civil Defence volunteers are assisting in the distribution of LFD packs to community pharmacies and other regional pick-up points. […]
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Tynwald Approves Border Reg Changes
After a long debate, members gave the plans their support.
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EAG: ‘Community Transmission is Uncontrolled’
The Emergency Advisory Group have criticised the gov for giving it five minuteâs notice that its view would be sought on the proposed changes to the Public Health regulations and that the island has a current infection rate of 277 per 100,000. It has advised that face coverings are made […]
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IoM Gov Briefing July 22
Howard, Ashford and Dr H Numbers have gone up, weâve crossed the 1k threshold. I know lots of you use the numbers as a barometer to how our island is fairing in the face of the pandemic. But we must shift our focus from case numbers to hospitalisations I understand […]
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Incapacity Benefit Increases to Support Isolation
Treasury has announced a temporary increase to the rate of Incapacity Benefit for the first 14 days of absence from work in order to improve support for persons unable to work due to isolation. The rate of short term Incapacity Benefit will increase from ÂŁ86.55 per week to ÂŁ230.00 per […]
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Large Supply of Lateral Flow Tests Due
More than 120,000 lateral flow home tests kits will be made available to the general public next week, to support the Manx community in learning to live with and adapt to Covid. All community pharmacies are currently out of stock following a delivery of supplies to the island yesterday. Residents […]
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Roadworks at Noble’s to Begin Soon
The combination of both programmes of work means that it may take extra time to reach Nobleâs, and also to find car parking on the site.Â
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New Prom, Old Shelters
Tim Baker was asked by Jason Moorhouse how many bus shelters there will be and what the total budget for them is.
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Isolating Residents Denied Their Vote
The loss of people isolating of their right to vote has received national press attention.
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Residential Home Closed to Visitors After Covid Cases
Rearyt-Ny-Baie in Douglas has been temporarily closed for visiting and new admissions due to positive cases of COVID-19 within the residential home. The measure has been taken at the property on Albert Terrace as a precaution to contain the spread of the virus within the home and to protect the […]
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Show Me The Numbers
Alf Cannan was asked by Claire Christian MHK what plans the Treasury has to help people required to self-isolate.
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Baker Seeking Solutions to Iso Voting
The gov is exploring options around accommodating voters in this weekâs local authority elections who may be required to isolate. Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker said: âThis matter has been looked at in-depth in recent days and is being taken extremely seriously to ensure that anyone who wishes to vote in […]
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Big Changes Proposed to Border and Iso Rules
Tynwald will vote on the proposals this week.
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Not Feasible for Isolating to Vote
Members raised issues of legal challenges and a anti-youth bias in the local authority elections.
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Baker to Ask for ÂŁ13m EXTRA for Liverpool Terminal
The new ferry terminal will now cost at least ÂŁ51m.
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Changes Made to Hospital Visiting
These changes come into force from 8am Monday morning.
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MER Won’t Go North of Laxey After Derailment
Isle of Man Transport has said the MER will not operate from Laxey to Ramsey & vice versa until further notice due what is calling ‘track maintenance’ This follows reports that a tram, which Gef understands was being driven by Director of Public Transport Ian Longworth, derailed at Lewaigue on […]
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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)
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Lateral Flow Test Kits Available for Asymptomatic Close Contacts
kits will be available this evening between 8pm and 10p from pick-up points in school car parks in key areas of the island, and again these are for people who are close contacts only.
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Home Testing For Close Contacts
Anyone who is self-isolating because they tested positive for the virus must continue to self-isolate in accordance with their direction notice.
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1,000 year old Viking Treasure Discovered
The haul of over 100 coins and hacked silver was discovered in the north of the island.
Image: Kath Giles with the find
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Steam Packet Posts ÂŁ10.5m Loss
The Steam Packet saw its revenue fall from ÂŁ61.25m in 2019 to ÂŁ28.4m in 2020.
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Fan Park to Cheer on Cav
A cycle ride and a fan zone will cheer on Cav this weekend.
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Interim Vaccine Proof Available
Manx Care will provide a letter but only if you’re travelling in the next two weeks.
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Perkins to Seek Re-Election
The General Election is on Thursday, September 23.
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Report Makes Mincemeat of Meat Co
The Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee is due to present its findings to Tynwald later this month.
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Lack of Locums Leads to Pharmacy Closures
Lloyds accounts for 10 of the 23 pharmacies on the island.
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No Covishield Jabs Given on Island
Covishield has not been approved by the European Medicines Agency.
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Prom Scheme Delayed Again
The scheme began in 2018 and was behind schedule even before the pandemic.
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Family Library Story Takes Another Twist
The future of the Family Library remains at risk.
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Drop-in Vaccinations Available Today
Moderna jabs available today for those who haven’t yet had a first dose.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image: Jen Adams from MWDW using the new equipment in Peel
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No Plans for Return of Flights to Dublin
Stobart Air had operated the Are Lingus Dublin route prior to the pandemic.
Image Credit: John Hughes https://www.flickr.com/people/77186875@N07
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Rainbow Care Service to Launch on Island
Some of the midwifery team supporting the Rainbow Care service, (l-r) Elizabeth Quayle â Student Nurse on placement within Maternity, Maddy Taggart â Midwife, Dianne Rubery â Lead Midwife for Bereavement, Barbara Drinkwater â Staff Nurse.
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Airlines to Insist on Face Coverings
Both major airlines which service the island will continue to require passengers to wear masks.
Credit: Google street view.
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Tynwald Day
Thousands flocked to Tynwald today to celebrate not only the islandâs National Day, but the visit of HRH Princess Anne The Princess Royal. After 2020âs event was scaled down for reasons unknown, this year saw the return of all the pomp and ceremony usually associated with the day. The ceremony […]
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Princess Anne to Preside over Tynwald
The Princess Royal on her last visit to the Isle of Man in October 2019, officially opening the refurbished Market Hall in Douglas
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Clare Barber Confirms Re-election Bid
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Solution Found to Save St Marks Elm Trees
Over 50,000 people signed a petition calling on the gov to block plans for the trees to be removed.
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Marown Commissioner to Stand in Middle
The General Election is on September 23.
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Family Library Given 12 Month Reprieve
The support will be made available via the Bona Vacantia Fund, which is managed by the Treasury.Â
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IoM Gov Briefing 1st July
David, Dr Al, Dr Henny Good afternoon everyone Howard is busy so Dave is stepping in Borders eased on Monday The latest easing and new pathway mean people can come with no testing or iso, if they tick the following boxes; Must be travelling from the common travel area Must […]
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Jane Poole-Wilson to Stand in Election
The General Election is on Thursday September 23.
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Solving School Overcrowding Needs to be a Priority
Without the mobile classrooms, the school has permanent capacity for 1,370 students, meaning it would be about 400 students over subscribed without them.
Credit: Google Street View
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Use Water Wisely
The warning comes after a dry spring and a lack of rainfall in June.
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Phone Boxes to House Defibrillators
Manx Telecom announced earlier this year it was giving notice of decommissioning on a number of payphone kiosks where less than 40 calls a year are made.
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From Protestor to Guest of Honour
Alan Shea faced down hatred and bigotry to protest at Tynwald in 1991.
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Elms in Keys
A planning application to cut down 25 elm trees from âone of Europeâs last elm tree tunnelsâ to create a farm access road along Braaid Road in St Marks was debated in the House of Keys this morning amidst multiple protests, a petition and national media attention to opposition to […]
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Property Ladder or Property Plank?
Image by Tierra Mallorca from Unsplash.
Discontent among Manx residents regarding the current housing prices.
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Changes Made to Amber List Rules
Passengers should be prepared to provide evidence at the border of their onward journey to the Isle of Man.
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Border Policy Labelled Unequal and Unfair
Victoria Hodgson’s petition calls on the gov to implement a ‘fair and inclusive Manx border policy’.
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Update on St Ninianâs High School
Following a member of staff at St Ninianâs High School testing positive for Covid over the weekend, a student attending the school has today tested positive and contact tracing is continuing. The gov said: ‘Mitigations to help prevent the spread of Covid are already in place at the school. This includes reminders on the […]
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We Trust Parents to be Honest About Test Results
Dr Alex Allinson discusses home testing and home schooling.
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School to Take Precautionary Measures
There is currently no evidence of spread to any of the students.
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Boot Steps In
The planning committee had approved an application would have seen some of the registered woodland lost forever.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Picture Credit: James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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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 âregistered woodland with trees over 100 years oldâ
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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 McAnultyâs first book, âDiary of a Young Naturalistâ 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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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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IoM Gov Briefing 17th June
Howard (Pride Badge – đłď¸âđ ), David, Henny Well good afternoon everyone Sorry for interrupting your session in the sun on the Quay But we have some old news We told Tynwald on Tuesday, so thought we should tell you about it too Itâs been over a month since we […]
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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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A Personal Tribute to George Broadhead
The late Manx activist George Broadhead. Picture by Diesel Balaam.