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
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Photo credit: Catharine Devine
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Take The Pee Out of Peel Bay
This morning’s protest was organised by Jamie Blair.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Credit: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images
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Driest Summer in 26 Years
The total rainfall in June, July and August was 45% below average.
Photo by Catharine Devine.
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Weird And Wonderful Animals
The Isle of Man is a place of many interesting factoids, we’ve got the largest working water wheel in the world, we were the first nation in the world to give women the vote and we’re home to one of (if not the) largest population of wallabies outside of the […]
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You Can’t Scoot Over The Law
Police warn residents over E-Scooter use.
Photo by Okai Vehicles on Unsplash
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Plans to Enhance Nature Reserve
The overall site amounts to approximately 98 acres and comprises former quarry workings which have naturalised.
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What On Earth Is Going On?
A landmark report on climate change from the IPCC has been released in the midst of unprecedented forest fires and flooding.
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How Big Are Your Crabs?
It comes after Tynwald backed proposals put forward by the DEFA in July 2021 to maximise sustainability and profitability.
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Manx Food and Drink Showcased Online
The site has been created as part of the Food Matters strategy.
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You Can See What Eyesea
A new app which will allow seafarers and members of the public to record and map pollution simply by taking a photo has been launched on the island. The Eyesea App was launched on a rather stormy evening at Port Erin but fortunately the weather did not dampen the mood […]
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Breaking News: July Was Hot & Dry
The Met Office has delivered its monthly report for July.
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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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Plans for More Trees
Tynwald has approved a scheme that will see landowners incentivised to plant more trees
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Shimmins Asks: ‘Can we Trust DEFA?’
Tynwald was debating a report by Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee.
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No Plans for Hosepipe Ban
Manx Utilities said a very wet May has lead to healthy water levels in the island’s reservoirs, despite the current heatwave.
Photo – Catharine Devine
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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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Make Litter an Election Priority
ieces of Plastic (3PoP), Plastic Busters and Beach Buddies have joined forces to make a joint pre-election statement suggesting the issue of litter should be a top priority for candidates in September’s election.
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Plans Submitted for New Amenity Site
If approved the replacement will be built by Dandara and is believed to cost a total of about £3 million.
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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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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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Re-Development Can Save Greenfield Sites
The recent outrage over plans to remove elms from St Marks has led Jane Hall to consider why more emphasis isn’t put on re-developing existing buildings.
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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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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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Boot Steps In
The planning committee had approved an application would have seen some of the registered woodland lost forever.