Steam Packet takes on extra vessels to cope with TT traffic
The Steam Packet is taking on extra vessels to help it cope with its busiest two weeks of the year.The freighter MV Arrow will return to Manx waters later this month, to supplement the fleet for the TT...
View ArticleCRINGLE: When headlines are funny (OK, not this one, but others . . .)
BECAUSE I am on R&R I will remind peopleof a headline which appeared in the Examiner last month saying: ‘New pubic rents points system rolled out.’ This caused something of a reader riot. The word...
View ArticleMore than 200 apply for call centre jobs
A new contact centre launching on the Isle of Man has received more than 200 applications from potential employees after two successful open day campaigns in Douglas. As first revealed in Business...
View ArticleMountain Road to close Wednesday/Thursday for TT preparations
The Mountain Road will be closed from from Ramsey Hairpin to Creg-ny-Baa between 9.15am to 4.30pm today (Wednesday) and tomorrow to enable TT preparation works to be completed.Last week’s poor weather...
View ArticleCar scratched along side
Police are investigating damage to a dark green Citroen car which was parked close to the junction of Scarlet Road and Farrants Way in Castletown. The incident happened between 9am on Tuesday, May 7,...
View ArticleStudents win argument to allow wearing of nose studs
The student voice has been expressed at Castle Rushen High School and that voice has forced a change in the uniform.It means from next month, sixth form students will be allowed to wear discreet nose...
View ArticlePlan to build a £4.9m facility to train engineers
Plans are being drawn up for improved engineering and construction craft training facilities at the Isle of Man College.Education Minister Tim Crookall MHK will seek Tynwald support and planning...
View ArticleTribute paid to Iris King
Tribute has been paid to popular Peel resident and dedicated charity worker Iris King, who died on Friday at the age of 93.In a statement from the ManxSPCA, it says her death will ‘leave a gap in many...
View ArticleCommunity centre plans stalled
Plans to build a £4 million community centre in Ramsey town centre are in jeopardy following news that private funding has been withdrawn.The search is now on for a new financial backer for the...
View ArticleHuge support for lesbian couple’s call for equality
More than 1,400 people have signed a petition for equality legislation after a lesbian couple were refused the tenancy of a private flat in Ramsey.It was launched by Laura Cull and Kira Izzard last...
View ArticleRound island on the Ben
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ben-my-Chree round-the-island cruise, which will take place on Saturday, June 15.The Ben will depart Douglas at 7pm, with the trip taking around four hours....
View ArticleMountain Road closed for TT preparation
The Mountain Road is closed today (Thursday) between 9.15am and 4.30pm between Ramsey Hairpin and Creg-ny-Baa to enable TT preparation works to be completed, the Department of Infrastructure has...
View ArticleLesbian couple and church minister speak to us
A lesbian couple who were refused the tenancy on a flat in Ramsey because of their sexuality talk to today’s Manx Independent.We also hear from the Independent Methodist Church Minister who refused to...
View ArticleMinister hopeful of redeployment of all nurture teachers
Two of the 11 nurture teachers facing redundancy under moves to reorganise its provision have been redeployed as teachers.Education Minister Tim Crookall said he was ‘still hopeful’ the remaining staff...
View ArticleIt all adds up with Pauline
A Colby businesswoman has joined a new accountancy and tax practice aimed at delivering professional services to both corporate and private clients.Pauline Smith has moved to Greenwave Chartered...
View Article12 day TT bus strike
The Unite union has confirmed the next bus strike will take place over 12 days over the TT period.Regional industrial officer Eric Holmes said that the strike would start at 12.01 on Saturday, May 25,...
View Article120 pack into hall to hear candidates
Around 120 people packed into All Saints’ Church Hall in Douglas last night (Wednesday) to hear by-election candidates say why they deserved to be given a vote.The by-election in Douglas West will take...
View ArticleWe won’t be bullied by bus strikers, Bell tells press conference
THE Chief Minister this afternoon held a press conference about the proposed TT bus strike.Bus drivers this morning announced their intention to stage a strike during the busiest time in the year in...
View ArticleManx government’s capital expenditure under budget
The Manx government spent £17million less than it expected on capital projects during the last financial year.The figure was released today by the government.At the May sitting of Tynwald, Treasury...
View ArticleClear evidence that loan scheme is being abused
Proposals have been unveiled to reform the system of interest-free budgeting loans for those on income support – amid fears it is being abused.Budgeting loans of up to £1,000 are available to help...
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