Who gets cash for marketing?
QUESTIONS about the government’s marketing initiatives funds were raised in the House of Keys.Kate Beecroft (Lib Van, Douglas South) asked Treasury Minister Eddie Teare what the criteria were for...
View ArticleChief Minister gives state of the nation speech
STIMULATING economic growth at the heart of my plans, Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has told island business leaders.Mr Bell has called on the support of businesses to help deliver his vision for...
View ArticleDo we have a duty to publish abhorrent views?
This week’s Examiner has a letter in it about the old age pension.Our correspondent suggests an innovative solution to the island’s long-term problem of funding pensions. Pensioners should get five...
View ArticleGold-plated protection for workers?
THERE is no clear-cut case for new employment legislation to be introduced in the island to protect worker’s rights, the Economic Development Minister told his fellow MHKs.Unions joined forces ahead of...
View ArticleOnline survey on Manx Grand Prix
THE PUBLIC are being invited to offer their views in an online survey about the Manx Grand Prix and help shape its future.The move is part of a wide ranging review of the MGP Festival announced in...
View ArticleNine years of celebrations
CANADA Life International Limited (CLI) has maintained its overall five-star financial strength rating from actuarially based consultancy AKG for the ninth straight year.AKG confirmed CLI’s status as a...
View ArticleNew face a cert in Douglas ward
FORMER Douglas South MHK Bill Malarkey is aiming to make a political comeback.He will stand in Murray’s Ward where two other candidates – Ritchie McNicholl and George Campbell – are also standing.Mr...
View ArticleSome ‘pollution’ is due to natural phenomena
ALMOST 50 instances of pollution were notified to the authorities over the past year but fewer than half of these were substantiated according to a report published recently. The 2011 River Pollution...
View ArticleBike rider dies in accident on Baldrine to Laxey Road
A MOTORBIKE rider has died following an accident on the Baldrine to Laxey road yesterday evening.The accident, involving a black Yamaha bike and a silver Honda Jazz car, happened at about 5.20pm...
View ArticleIn today’s Manx Independent
The Manx Independent is in shops this afternoon.In today’s Indy, Samantha Barks tells us all about the moment she realised she was set for movie stardom and looks ahead to her role in the film version...
View ArticleBacking for multi-story car park plan
CHAMBER of Commerce chief executive Mike Hennessy has welcomed Douglas Council’s plans to invest £12.7m to redevelop Cambrian Place, in Lord Street, Douglas.Plans are expected to be submitted this...
View ArticleWinter skills training with SARDA
MEMBERS both human and canine from the Isle of Man branch of the Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) travelled to Scotland this month for five days’ training in winter skills.Andy Dunn, Malcolm...
View ArticleThe latest ManxSki blog from Chris Callow
64: Up & Running in St SiggySo where did January go? Or December come to that – a quick check has revealed the last Blog was posted in November – that nice Mr Parry will be wrathful with me, but I...
View ArticleWe are collateral damage in UK party politics
THE Isle of Man has become ‘collateral damage’ in a wider debate going on in UK politics, Chief Minister Allan Bell told MHKs – adding that he was determined to enhance the island’s relationship with...
View ArticleA healthy approach
YOUR health, your way.That was the message at the first Isle of Man Self Care Summit, held by the Department of Health this week.Health Minister David Anderson MHK joined doctors, nurses, allied health...
View ArticleHard work pays off for Youth Club teens
THREE teenagers from the north of the island have a bright future thanks to qualifications gained through the Department of Education and Children’s Youth Service.Siobhan Kelly, Zoe Mason and Alicia...
View ArticleStop using plastic bags - join our campaign
GREEN Living and Zero Waste Mann are both throwing down the gauntlet: give up your plastic bags.Now we’re also challenging our readers to help the environment by giving up using throwaway bags on...
View ArticleJanuary was sunnier than usual
WINDY with less rain and more sunshine is how the Met Office summed up January’s weather.One of the most noticeable features of the weather was the change in temperature during the month.A Met Office...
View ArticleJobs lost as Paddy’s and Robinsons merge
FISH producer Paddy’s has joined forces with Robinson’s in a move that will see the business leaving its Port St Mary home.As of Wednesday, the company’s production facility moved to Robinson’s Fresh...
View ArticleHeritage earns our island £23m a year
MANX National Heritage contributes about £23m to the island’s economy and employs in the region of 800 people, according to new research. Two pieces of research commissioned a year ago looked first, at...
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