The General Election is on Thursday.
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Man Faces Two GBH Charges
A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm and a further charge of causing damage to property. Stephen Paul Binding, 30, of Princes Avenue, Ramsey, appeared before Deputy High Bailiff James Brooks at Douglas Courthouse this afternoon after an alleged incident in Ramsey […]
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Man Charged After Officer Stabbing
The public are asked not to speculate about the incident.
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Unemployment Drops Below 400
The island’s unemployment rate at the end of August was 0.9%.
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Raised Decking Plan for Bar
The owners of Barbary Coast are applying to enhance their outdoor seating.
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Election Time In 2016
Election time 2016: missing ballot boxes and national anthem grumbles
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Chief Minister Recovering After Stroke
Mr Quayle has thanked his colleagues who spotted early signs of a stroke and urged him to seek medical attention.
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On-Island Clinician For Sexual Assault Referral Services
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre Project has taken a further step forward with the appointment of an on-island clinician to lead sexual assault referral services. Victims and survivors will benefit from a clinician-led service in a joint initiative established by Manx Care, the Department of Home Affairs, the Isle of […]
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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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Peel Harbour Reopens to Visitors
Visitors need to fill in a landing form.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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Most New Covid Cases in 15-19 Age Group
The seven-day daily average test positivity rate is 9.2%.
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Where The Voters At?
Turnout for many of the election meetings has been quite poor.
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Vaccine Rollout for 12-15 Year Olds
The rollout will be done in Chester Street and the island’s high schools.
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Why Are You Blocking Investment?
The Commissioners have submitted an FoI request.
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Peregrine Buys Fedelta Pensions Ltd
Martin Hall (Director of Peregrine) and Louise Haynes (Director of Fedelta Pensions).
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Booster Jab Rollout to Begin Within Weeks
The island is following JCVI advice.
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Election Hustings: Arbory, Castletown and Malew
The General Election is on September 23.
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Election Hustings: Douglas Central
After travelling round the island for the last few weeks, the election hustings have reached our shining capital with the candidates for Douglas Central gathering at St Ninian’s school last night for a good grilling. Those candidates are: Chris Thomas, Damian Ciapelli, Ann Corlett and Sarah Hackman. The meeting was […]
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Manx Care Announce Southlands Units Closure
Manx Care have released the following statement: ‘An outbreak of Covid has been identified at Southlands, and whilst it is recognised that visiting is a vital support mechanism for residents, it is our duty to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors by following infection prevention and control procedures […]
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Orran The Dragon Slayer
The Dragon’s Face Race sees competitors run from North to South Wales.
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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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Whitty – Offer Jabs to Teens
The UK’s four Chief Medical Officers have advised the Gov to offer jabs to teens.
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Police Officer Injured in Knife Attack
The officer sustained non-life threatening injuries.
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Inflation Falls 0.9%
Transport and fuels continue to be greatest contributors to inflation.
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The Manxman Representing England at Euros
Having played for Laxey on the island, Sean will line up for England against Greece later today.
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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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Election Time In 2011
On one level, the 2011 general election took place following a period of relative political stability. Tony Brown’s five-year tenure at the helm of the Council of Ministers saw a much steadier ship than the bumper boats ride of the Corkill/Gelling years before. Okay, it may have taken only a […]
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IoM Gov Briefing September 10 2021
Howard, David & Dr H Good afternoon everyone, David’s here and so is Dr H Been a few weeks since we were last here This is because of the stable situation Gov has used this time to review our Covid response – particularly the borders It’s our intention to reintroduce […]
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Gov Updates Covid Death Figure
The gov has reviewed all death certificates since the start of the pandemic.
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I’m Aware of Migraines, Thanks
If you’ve never had a migraine, you could be excused for thinking it’s ‘just a headache’.
Photo by Carolina Heza on Unsplash
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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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Douglas South to Trial Constituency Wide Voting
The General Election is on September 23.
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No Routine GP Appoints Next Thursday Afternoon
GP education sessions began in 2012.
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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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Relationship With Westminster Evolving and Improving
Howard Quayle goes to Westminster.
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Reayrt-ny-Baie Restrictions Extended
The situation will be reviewed on September 14.
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Election Hustings: Ayre & Michael
The General Election in on Thursday, September 23.
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Money Money Money
The Treasury has today priced £400 million of 30 year Sterling sustainable bonds with a coupon of 1.625%. The gov announced that HSBC acted as Sole ESG Structuring Advisor, and Barclays, HSBC and Santander as Joint Lead Managers. Clifford Chance acted as Legal Advisor to the Issuer and Dentons for […]
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Preparing For a New School Year
After six weeks, the island’s schools reopen on Wednesday.
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Changes to School Buses
Some buses have new routes for the start of the new school year.
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Third Jab Will Be Offered to Some Islanders
This is not the same as the proposed booster programme. More details on that will come later this month.
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Why The Gov’s Covid Numbers Don’t Add Up
A report published last week listed three Covid deaths in mid-August which have only just been confirmed as Covid related.
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Residents Urged to Get Covid Pass
Manx residents cannot yet use the NHS App to prove their vaccine status but can use an NHS Digital form.
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Eyes on the Pfize
Teens who want a jab this Saturday need to register with 111.
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Have Your Say on Health Complaints
Should the island have an independent adjudicator for the review of all health and care complaints?
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Saving Lives at Sea
RNLI Directions Officer John Payne took part in an exercise with the Douglas RNLI on Wednesday last week.
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Vaccine Passes to be Required in England
Nadhim Zahawi MP said it was the right time to start the scheme.
Picture credit: Artem Bryzgalov on Unsplah
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Take The Pee Out of Peel Bay
This morning’s protest was organised by Jamie Blair.
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Highlights From the Paralympics
From Dame Sarah Storey to the wheelchair rugby team, it’s been a great games for Team GB.
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Kirk Michael Gets it’s Zebra
The red and black crossing was removed after complaints from residents.
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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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Braddan Road Scheme Delayed
Work will continue outside Braddan primary school when it reopens on Wednesday.
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Dennis Crossing Given the Axe
The crossing was criticised by locals for not being visible enough.
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Gran Fondo Comes to the Rock
As a result of the races, there will be a series of road closures in force across the weekend, mostly across the north and west of the island.
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Seven Day Average for Covid Cases Drops to 50
The Public Health Directorate’s weekly surveillance report has been published.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
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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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General Election Hustings: Middle
Gef gets out on the road to hear from the candidates in the constituency of Middle.
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Jabbed Teens Get Travel Exemption
The exemption, which applies to residents and non-residents, came into effect today.
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UCM To Host Graduation Ceremony
It is believed that UCM was the only higher education provider in Britain, which hosted a live, non-socially distanced ceremony last year.
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Ramsey RNLI Aids Fishing Boat
The fishing boat lost its steering off the Point of Ayre.
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It’s Time for a Woman at the Helm
The island has only had once female minister since 2011.
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Will Teens be Rushen to Get Jab?
A southern vaccine hub is being held this Sunday.
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Cops Warning Over Receiving Drugs in Post
Importation of drugs through postal and other courier delivery services are increasing significantly.