That was Monday.
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Do We Have Enough Pharmacies?
Mr Hooper was facing questions in Tynwald over the Jurby Health and Community Centre from Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Johnston.
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Will TT Goodwill Runout?
A second consultation is needed before the provisional TT23 schedule can be locked in.
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Aspirational but Lacking Targets
Under its plan, the gov wants to reach 500,000 tourists to the island a year by 2032.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
TV Signal The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority is receiving reports that some viewers in the south of the Island are still experiencing television reception issues. The mast operator has confirmed that engineers are working to resolve this issue and that normal service will resume as soon as possible. The authority […]
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SprintFest Returning for 2023
The board agreed to host SprintFest in 2023, while reviewing its benefit to the town.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
The smell of KFC is surrounding our office, send help, or gravy. Actually, just gravy.
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Fixing the First Time Buyers Scheme
The plans would, the gov hopes, make it easier for people to buy their first home.
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Gov and Union Stand Off Could See Further Action
The deal, which has been rejected by the NASUWT, will see teachers and lecturers paid 1% on top of the allowance received by teachers in places like Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Basildon.
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Measures Are Getting Smaller!
The standard size of a shot will be getting smaller from September 30, if Tynwald approves the changes. The proposed change has stemmed from a consultation carried out by the OFT in 2021. Manx measures are currently sold in one fluid ounce or multiples (thereof), equal to 28.4ml. If Tynwald […]
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Contingency Bus Timetable Starts Tomorrow
This revised timetable will operate Monday to Saturday. The Sunday schedule will remain as per the current timetable.
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Fancy Being a Teacher?
This comes after it was announced 22 teachers have resigned and will leave in August.
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Underfunded and Undervalued
The Southern Swimming Pool Board is made up of a representative from each of the Southern local authorities.
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Airport Systems Under Review
Nine flights were cancelled over the TT period, five from easyJet and four from Loganair.
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Climate Change Director Quits
Mr Lole was previously the Chief Executive at DEFA.
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No Buses Were Cancelled During TT?
If you believe your bus was cancelled during TT, you were sadly mistaken.
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Over 30 Bus Services at Risk of Cancellation
The announcement was made on Facebook just minutes after it was announced Chris Thomas is the new DoI Minister.
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Thomas Back in CoMin as Crookall Moves to DfE
Mr Thomas will take over at DoI.
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Director of Transport Services Retires
First appointed in 2009, Mr Longworth stepped down from the role in 2019.
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We Need to Talk About Whitby
The turnout for the non-binding vote was quite low.
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Do As We Say, Not As We Do?
Despite encouraging islanders to make our homes and work places as green as possible, the gov has not done so itself with three of its latest schemes. John Wannenburgh MHK asked Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Team Daphne Caine MHK whether solar panels were fitted to the roofs of […]
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A Sh!t Ton of Cash
The budget for the new proposals is £16.9m higher than the previous budget of £23.5m.
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Righting the Public Wrongs of Way
The committee was established by Tynwald following a Tynwald Day petition from David ‘Butch’ Buttery.
Original image: James Qualtrough
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Our Bill for Gov to Defend Its Treatment of Dr Ranson
Dr Ranson was victorious in her claim against the DHSC.
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Southern Members Stand Together to Save Pool
The statement has been signed by four MHKs and two MLCs.
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2/3 Opposed Closing Marine Drive
DoI Minister Tim Crookall said in May he was keeping the road open.
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Healey Awarded BEM in Birthday Honours
Paul Healey has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. He is joined on the list by former MHK and MLC Pamela Crowe and Frank Horne, who have both scooped MBEs. A famous face amongst local the Manx football scene, Paul has worked tirelessly as […]
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Pharmacy Granted Medicinal Cannabis Licence
The successful pharmacy will be announced next week.
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Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Alf Cannan is currently the Minister for Enterprise.
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Cosy Nook Stays on Registered List
It closed in 2019 and was added to the register in April 2021.
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No Immediate Concern Over Steam Trains
Tim Crookall was asked by Juan Watterson what plans are in plans to secure supplies.
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Interim Chief Sec Wants Openness and Frankness
Mr Randal has been appointed as temporary Chief Secretary
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You Can’t See the Flight Plan
Dr Allinson confirmed the review was being held in November 2021.
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Minister Breached Rules in Overruling Inspector
Deemste Corlett has ordered that the decision be sent back to DEFA for reconsideration.
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‘A Vote For Compassion’
22/24 MHKs voted in support of progressing the Bill on Tuesday.
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MHKs Clear Way for Assisted Dying Debate
The emotionally charged debate saw most members speak
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Another Resignation as Changes Sweep Across Gov
Clare Conie’s departure will precede a review of OHR
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DHSC CEO Quits
Stuart Quayle, the current Chief Registrar, will assume the role of Interim CEO.
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Dr Allinson Seeking to Introduce Right to Die Bill
Dr Allinson was also the MHK who, through a Private Members’ Bill, introduced legislation to update the island’s abortion laws.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
City Status The Chief and the Guvnor have welcomed the announcement that the island’s capital is now a city. Douglas was victorious in its bid to seek recognised city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Alf Cannan said: ‘Douglas being named as one of the eight city […]
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Ashford Defiant Despite Resignation
Mr Ashford resigned from CoMin this morning
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Ashford Resigns
David Ashford MBE MHK has stepped down from his role as Treasury Minister with immediate effect.
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Cashless App WILL Launch Next Week
A delay in the rollout of the somehow already unpopular RingGo app was caused by an issue raised with the Information Commissioner.
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Gov is Developing e-Scooter Policy
Chris Thomas has concerns about the lack of a published response to public consultation.
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Let’s Give it a Year
The RingGo app is not well liked amongst users of the website Trustpilot.
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Lib Vannin Brand Chief’s Statement ‘An Exercise in Buying Time’
The party worries that no-one is being held account for happened to Dr Ranson.
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Chief Minister’s Statement, the Highlights
Tynwald was somewhat limited in what it could and couldn’t ask.
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Tutor Group Steps up to Support Ukraine
A teacher and her tutor group at Ballakermeen have raised over £1,200 for the British Red Cross’ relief work in Ukraine. Amy Shelton and her Year 11s have raised money through a variety of events including a raffle, bake sale and milkshake stand, all supported by local firms. The students […]
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Airport Parking Charges Delayed
The RingGo app has not been met with much enthusiasm by islanders.
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Chief Secretary Bows Out
The Chief Minister has asked Caldric Randall to assume the role of Chief Secretary on an interim basis.
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Blocked!
The tribunal panel themselves referred to Dr Henrietta Ewart’s testimony as ‘hostile almost to a fault regarding Dr Ranson’.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Thirsty Thursday should be called Thorsday, as a lot of people go out and get hammered.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Wednesday and Wolverhampton Wanderers both begin in W, bringing no hope at all to even the most optimistic Liverpool fans.
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Cannan: Tribunal Raises Concerning Questions About Culture Within Government
The tribunal ruled that Dr Ranson was unfairly dismissed about making protected disclosures.
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The Curious Case of Kathryn Magson
There has been praise for Miss Magson’s deliverance of the Manx Care transformation.
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Non-Disclosures, Concoctions and Deletions
Metadata brings government documents’ authenticity into question.
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Here’s What Your £70m is Being Spent on
The DoI has published a breakdown of the bill taxpayers have picked up for the new ferry terminal in Liverpool.
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‘More Lives Would Have Been Saved’
The British Medical Association has released a statement saying Dr Ranson has won her tribunal
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Changes Proposed to Catchment Areas
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture will submit its plans to Tynwald in June.
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Drive-thru Democracy by MHKs has Serious Implications
These views will be branded scaremongering.
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Filming is Only a Small Part of the Puzzle
From scenery to post-production, what is the island’s role in tv and film?
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Airport Parking Charges to Return Next Week
The new cashless payment is necessary as the DoI believes it is ‘impossible’ to get coin machines that will work with Manx coins
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Explain Yourself Minister
Earlier this week the DoI announced a 27 month extension to the licence afforded to Crogga.
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Toilet Talk
Manx Utilities has responded to concerns by the Liberal Vannin Party about the island’s water quality.
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Hooper Confident Manx Care Can Improve Relations
The survey was sent to around 300 colleagues (the medical staffing workforce) out of the 2,910 people who work for Manx Care in what it calls ‘substantive roles’.
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Crogga Granted Extension for Gas Exploration
Crogga has been granted permission to continue its search beyond a four-month licence extension granted in December 2021.
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Antiques Road Trip Visits Tynwald
The show is due to be broadcast later this year.
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New Airport Barriers Landing Soon
The new system should be in place inside six weeks.
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New Union Offer Includes Longer School Holiday
Members of the NAHT are being balloted on the new offer after 55% of them rejected the DESC’s earlier offer in January.
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Where’s the Money Gone?
Tim Crookall also confirmed he will need to ask for extra cash for the scheme.
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Manx Gas Responds
Jo Cox said the company had been ‘quite open’ about the difficulties it faced.
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Manx Care ‘Disappointed’ With Survey Leak
The results of the survey were published in today’s Examiner.
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Crookall ‘Not Hopeful’ Horse Trams Will Run
It was also revealed that the horses need to be ‘trained’ to go round the bends.
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Exclusive: Manx Gas Wanted Gov Support to Pay its Bills
These details were revealed following an FoI by Gef
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How Much is The New DfE CEO Worth?
Current CEO Mark Lewin, will be shuffling back across the gov into the Cabinet Office.