The owners of Barbary Coast are applying to enhance their outdoor seating.
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Why Are You Blocking Investment?
The Commissioners have submitted an FoI request.
Image: Google Maps
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Network Change Over
MT is rolling out what it calls a ‘enhance core broadband network’.
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The Argument For International Aid
Written by The One World Centre Isle of Man
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Civic Sunday Causes Capital Road Closures
The parade will be led by Douglas Town Band.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Photo credit: Catharine Devine
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Pandemic Continuing to Affect Flights
easyJet returned to the island earlier this year.
Image: Visit Isle of Man
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Reayrt-ny-Baie Restrictions Extended
The situation will be reviewed on September 14.
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Take The Pee Out of Peel Bay
This morning’s protest was organised by Jamie Blair.
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Onchan Church Hosting Art Exhibition
The exhibition is open until Sunday.
Photo shows the exhibition in Onchan.
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Dennis Crossing Given the Axe
The crossing was criticised by locals for not being visible enough.
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Manx Care ‘Committed’ to Snaefell Surgery
There is only one GP left at the Anagh Coar doctors surgery.
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Phased Re-Opening Of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential Home
Manx Care will begin a phased re-opening of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential home from Tuesday 31st August. This follows the re-opening of other Manx Care nursing and residential facilities earlier this month, after temporary closures were put in place following a number of Covid cases and increased levels of community transmission. Reayrt-ny-Baie […]
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Summer Art Exhibition Opens
The Isle of Man Art Society’s Summer Art Exhibition, has opened today, to run through the bank holiday weekend.
Picture is from the 2019 exhibition.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image credit: Catharine Devine
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Heavy as Balls
Jamie Blackburn has organised the night as a tribute to his dad who lost his battle with lung cancer earlier this year.
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Staffing Issues Closes Next Step Service
Brunswick Gardens (pictured) will remain open.
Image credit: DHSC
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Have Your Say on Digital Policing
Have your say on the Constabulary’s use of social media.
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The Broken Ladder
A recent gov report said home ownership will be ‘difficult’ for young workers.
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In The Right Place at The Right Time
Volunteers were on a training exercise when they saw a girl in trouble.
Port St Mary RNLI Inshore lifeboat Spirit of Leicester Photograph Credit: David Hill
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New Governor to be Sworn in Next Month
The island’s new governor has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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T20 Legends Visiting Island This Weekend
Two Northamptonshire Steelback icons will be leading coaching sessions this weekend.
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Gov Admit Home Ownership ‘Will be Difficult’ for Young Islanders
Read the full report on our site.
Photograph: Catharine Devine.
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How Disabled Friendly Are Manx Buses?
A short survey is seeking disabled people’s views on the island’s bus services.
Photo by Catharine Devine.
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Check Out The DoI’s Plans for Ballasalla
The plans covers a new signalised junction which will replace the mini roundabout at Balthane, providing for a future connection with Ballasalla bypass.
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Kirk Michael to Get ‘Dennis’ Crossings
Red-and-black zebra crossings, which somewhat remind us of ‘Dennis the Menace’, are being installed in Kirk Michael in response to residents calling for more formal pedestrian crossings, while adhering to TT safety requirements. The work is included as part of a maintenance project which is currently underway. Two crossings of […]
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Mitigation at Culture Fest 2021
People of Colour Isle of Man (POC IOM) are hosting a festival – Culture Festival on Saturday August 21, at The Nunnery to celebrate their one year anniversary. The jam packed day will include entertainment for all age groups and will features stalls from local businesses plus live music in […]
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Southern Suffers Loss of Big Names
The agricultural event takes place this weekend in Ballasalla but three big organisations have pulled out.
Image Credit: Southern District Agricultural Society
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The Wheels On The Bus To The Nunnery
POC IOM’s Culture Fest is a celebration of the diverse people and cultures we have on the Isle of Man and how they come together to define what it exactly means to be Manx. The festival, which takes place on August 21 at The Nunnery, Douglas, will see music, art, […]
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Manx Students in Space School
Three sixth-form students from across the island have won the annual ManSat competition to attend the virtual global space school.
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Make A Night Of It
Culture Fest reveals its partnership with local hotels so you can make a whole night out of the event with discounted bookings.
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Shaping the Women of the Future
Girlguiding Isle of Man strides to empower our young women and give them the skills they need for their future.
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Culture Fest Announce Music Lineup
POC Isle of Man have revealed the music lineup for Culture Fest with a mix of genre’s including Rock, Soul, Funk and even Ska.
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Castletown Takes Democracy to the Streets
In the shadow of three former parliamentary buildings, residents of the island’s ancient capital met on Monday evening as they grilled the candidates for this year’s Castletown Commissioners election. With Castle Rushen providing an imposing background and the Royal George and old House of Keys surrounding them, former Chief Minister […]
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Family Fun at Culture Fest
So what can you expect as a family turning up to Culture Fest, well, where to begin? We’ve planned our Culture Fest afternoon with families and children at the heart of it all. Most food vendors will be offering children’s portions at lower prices and there will be a dedicated […]
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Sulby Headteacher Bows Out After 20 Years
The goodbye assembly was attended by an audience including ministers and the Chief Exec of the education department
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Museum Displays Viking Treasure
Over 100 pieces of Viking silver were found in the north of the island in April.
Image: Kath Giles and Allison Fox with the collection
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First “New” Noble’s Baby Turns 18
Bonnie Papper was the first baby born in the Jane Crookall Maternity Unity at the ‘New’ Noble’s.
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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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Coastal Buildings and War Memorials Protected
In total, 14 coastal buildings, including six lighthouses, and 13 war memorials have been added to the island’s protected buildings register (PBR).
Image credit: Ron Strathdee
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The Return of Quacky Races
The Great Laxey Duck Day Races are on August 21.
Image credit: https://unsplash.com/@jupp
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Post Offices and Libraries Could be Community Hubs
Pilot hubs have been successful in Ramsey and Peel.
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An Unfinished Redemption Story
Peter Tatchell with Alan Shea and his husband Stephen Moore as part of his visit to the island to celebrate 30 years since Alan’s Tynwald Day protest.
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RNLI & MSPCA Split £100,000 Legacy
Betty Small left a legacy to each charity to allow them to continue their incredible work.
Image credits: RNLI
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North American Manx Awards
The award recognised the achievements of children and young people in areas such as language, the arts and music.
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A Shoutout to Culture Fest’s Sponsors
When POC IOM started on the wild journey of turning Culture Fest, a festival that celebrates the vibrant and diverse culture on the island, into a reality, we really underestimated how much planning, organizing and help would be required. We quickly realized how much of a task we had taken […]
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Family Library Story Takes Another Twist
The future of the Family Library remains at risk.
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Fitness Leader Retires KUTA Exercise Group After 10 Years
The class has become an important part of life for many of its members with babies, relationships and marriages stemming from KUTA.
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POC IOM Presents Culture Festival 2021
POC IOM celebrated its first birthday in June 2021 and, ever since, we have spoken about the idea of hosting some sort of celebratory event, not only to commemorate the work that we have done, but also to shed light on the plethora of cultures we have here on the […]
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Tynwald Day
Thousands flocked to Tynwald today to celebrate not only the island’s National Day, but the visit of HRH Princess Anne The Princess Royal. After 2020’s 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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Tynwald Bank Holiday – What’s On
It’s that time of the year again, the sun is shining through the clouds, the kids are almost finished with school and in the distance you can hear the faint sound of MHKs patting themselves on the back for a job, well, done. It’s Tynwald Day again. Whether you’re just […]
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Family Library to Seek Long Term Funding Solution
There had been a fear the library would close as its income was squeezed.
Image Credit: Family Library – Facebook
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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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Family Library Given 12 Month Reprieve
The support will be made available via the Bona Vacantia Fund, which is managed by the Treasury.
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Who is Standing for Your Local Authority
Find out who will represent your local authority for the next four years or who is standing in your area on July 22.
Image Credit: Glen Carrie on Unsplash
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Mountain Road Works Delayed Until March
The work needs to be completed before TT22.
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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 ‘one of Europe’s last elm tree tunnels’ 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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Let’s Rethink Central Douglas
What do we want the future of the island’s capital to look like?
Image credit: Betty Laurincova, urban designer.
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Extraordinary Islanders Winners
We live in extraordinary times, which is actually ideal as last night some of the island’s community joined together to celebrate some of the Extraordinary Islanders who have done so much to inspire and support others through what has been an extremely challenging 18 months. Organised by Isle of Man […]
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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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POC One Year On
It’s been one year since eight acquaintances sat on Zoom to figure out how to raise awareness and educate the island on matters to do with racism – It’s been a year since POC IOM was born and they’ve achieved a LOT in 12 months. Here they tell their story of their journey so far.
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Good Luck Parish Walkers
It’s that time of year again, where individuals choose to say goodbye to their toenails, a good night’s sleep and pain-free walking. Today, the famous Parish Walk is expected to take place after a year in hiding due to Covid. Some entrants were walkers who missed out last year and […]
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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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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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A Personal Tribute to George Broadhead
The late Manx activist George Broadhead. Picture by Diesel Balaam.
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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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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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Steps to Close for Five Weeks
The steps link the South Quay and Douglas Head Road.
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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.