The petition was picked up by Manx Labour Party MHK Sarah Maltby.
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Gov Launches Climate Targets Consultation
People will be able to find out more through a series of events by the Climate Change team in the coming weeks and paper copies of the consultation are available all libraries.
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Second Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed
As the feral chickens are classed as wild birds, a second ‘Protection Zone’ is not legally required
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Wildlife Park to Open At Weekend
A post on Facebook says it will reopen at 9.30am this Saturday.
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We Don’t Fall Fowl of Cruel Farming
Minister says all egg producers should be registered with DEFA.
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Avian Flu Confirmed on Island
H5N1 is highly contagious amongst birds but not people.
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Extinction Rebellion Plans Tynwald Protest
This is to coincide with the sitting of Tynwald on the same day.
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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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Greens Outline Opposition to Gas Exploration Extension
The party has shared a letter written to CoMin before the extension was granted.
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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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Lib Vannin Opposes Gas Extraction, Unless It’s Carbon Neutral
The party has said the recent four month extension granted to Crogga does the company an ‘injustice’.
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Licence To Drill?
In December, the Manx gov extended a licence allowing Crogga Ltd to complete seismic surveys off the east coast of the island. That four month extension has given the company more time, but we thought before we know where we’re going, it would be worth looking back into the history […]
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What A Load of Old Silt
In 2020, the scheme was said to be costings taxpayers £6.9m.
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Two Specialists Will Join Climate Board
Claire Christian MHK had asked for more detail into two boards announced alongside the new CoMin/
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Crogga Exploration Licence Extended
Crogga had asked for an 18-month extension.
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£5,000 Donated in Memory of Kush
Kush rose to prominence when he twice escaped from the wildlife park last year.
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Animal Welfare Bill Due in New Year
A previous bid by DEFA to bring in a Bill was thrown out by MHKs.
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Electric Vehicles are Powering Up
The steepest increase came between March and July this year.
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Bird Flu Warning After Surge in UK Cases
People are asked not to handle sick or dead birds on the Isle of Man after a surge in avian influenzacases in the UK and Northern Ireland. While no cases have been reported onissland, the risk level is considered the same as the UK, where tens of thousands of farmed birds […]
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Scallops for Christmas?
A unique approach to scallop fishing in Ramsey Bay’s Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) will provide Manx diners with a sustainably sourced treat this Christmas. Ten local vessels have been given permission to fish in an area within the reserve that is kept off-limits for 50 weeks of the year to protect […]
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No Urgency For Conservation Status
The gov says it plans to look at the issue of conservation areas as a whole.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Feels like a good day for late night shopping.
Image credit: Curraghs Wildlife Park
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Teachers Telling Students to Cut Out Meat?
Education Minister also faces questions on what is a balance diet?
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Last Beach Clean Before Christmas
Founder Bill Dale has heaped praised on two long standing volunteers.
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Only 655 Engaged with Net Zero Site During COP
Only two questions survived this week, both from Jason Moorhouse.
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Hooper: Why I’ve Postponed Marina Motion
The Lib Vannin leader has said he will come back to Tynwald if the DoI doesn’t do what he and his constituents want.
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No Accurate Records for Storm Overflows
Ballaugh is the exception to the rule.
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Anxious About The Climate? You’re Not Alone
I have a bit of climate anxiety. This is one of those statements that I just know would wind up the boomers and gen-xers, the sort of thing that makes them think that my generation is full of wet wipes and snowflakes. But it’s true: I’m scared for the planet. […]
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Lovely Greens
Workin’ 9 to 5 Before 2010, Tanya Anderson lived a pretty conventional life working 9-5 in London. Although she had an impressive career in design, she began to experience burnout from the pressures of living in the city and travelling with work. Thankfully, she was introduced to gardening and fell […]
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Wardens Leave the Calf
Manx Wildlife Trust’s wardens live and work on the Calf through the summer months.
Image credit: MWT
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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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Third Wettest October on Record
It was also the sixth warmest October on record.
Photo credit: Garff Matters
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Mike The Mindful Man
Ad Feature by the Isle of Man Government – Net Zero Isle of Man
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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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Gef’s Morning Brief
News on and off island this morning.
Photo credit: Vannin Photos
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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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Keys Preview: When Will The Prom Works End?
Eight questions for Ministers this week.
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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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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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Who Should Manage the Island’s Footpaths?
The petition was presented on Tynwald Day by David Buttery.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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Flood Mitigation Works Continuing
It is just over two years since Laxey was hit by flooding.
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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.
Image credit: BBC Isle of Man
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A Stamp of Quality
The annual awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, provide a quality benchmark for the food and drink industry.
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Coastline Given Special Interest Status
The new ASSI stretches from Douglas Head lighthouse to Port Soderick.
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Gas Prices Likely to Rise
Market linked increases of 14.7% and 15.2% have been announced Guernsey and Jersey on top of permanent increases of at least 2%.
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Rare Fish Spotted in Manx Waters
Bluefin tuna have not been recorded in Manx waters for many years.
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DoI Under Fire Again
Commissioners Chairman Alby Oldham has criticised the DoI for not engaging with residents or the local authority.
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Civil Servant Sanctioned Sea Pollution
Tribunal hears allegations of mistreatment of DEFA whistleblower who tried to prevent sea silt dumping.
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Difficult to Judge Gas Value
Should the island exploit any potential gas deposits?
Photo by Ilse Driessen on Unsplash