Budget 2012: Money for young is cut
CHANGES to benefits will ensure that it doesn’t pay to stay on the dole – and prevent our young people becoming a ‘lost generation’.Targeting so-called NEETS – those not in employment, education or...
View ArticleTesco stops selling Manx meat
THERE are fears that the meat plant could lose its contract with Tesco after an inspection by the retail giant raised concerns about auditing standards and the physical state of the building.As from...
View ArticleSpecialist training for KPMG’s Sinead
FATCA is undoubtedly one of the most significant pieces of extra-territorial legislation to impact Isle of Man financial services businesses in recent years. Implemented into law in March 2010, FATCA...
View ArticleWorried politicians quiz Robertshaw on care for elderly
THE future of services for the elderly in the care of the government came under close scrutiny in Tynwald as members reeled from the recent announcement the department would close one of its...
View ArticleMotorist is cut free from car after crash
A WOMAN was cut from her car by fire crews after a two vehicle crash on the New Castletown Road yesterday (Thursday).The crash, involving a Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Megane Scenic, happened at 7.30pm...
View ArticleBudget 2012: Petrol rises are a cross we must bear
THERE’S more misery on the way for hard-pressed Manx motorists after Tynwald approved another increase in already-record high fuel prices.Duty on fuel will increase by 3.02p a litre from August 1, in...
View ArticleBudget 2012: £92m Reserves raided to balance the books
A TOTAL of £92 million will have to be drawn from the government’s Reserve Fund over the next four years to balance its books. And the government’s reserves as a whole will be depleted by £220 million...
View ArticleMEA warning after hoax calls
THE Manx Electricity Authority has issued a warning to residents that hoax calls claiming to be from the authority have been reported.In a statement, the MEA said: ‘Hoax calls claiming to be from MEA...
View ArticleLittle miracle Mia meets caring Kate
LITTLE miracle Mia Tear is grinning from ear to ear after meeting the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.Mia, seven, from Douglas met Prince William’s wife on Valentine’s day, while a patient at...
View ArticleAndy Reed again in the running for officer of the year
THE winner of last year’s Isle of Man Newspapers Community Police Officer of the Year Award, Constable Andy Reed, has been nominated for the award again this year.This is the fifth year that different...
View ArticlePeacemaker Ian
AN officer who has played a pivotal role in maintaining stable industrial relations in the island is set to step down from his post in April.Senior industrial relations officer Ian Cochrane is retiring...
View ArticleAnthony Leach and Peter Titterton: Building a greener future
THEY are building a green future for island homes.And now the two directors of Organic Construction Solutions Ltd., Antony Leach and Peter Titterton, have been nominated for a Pride in Mann award for...
View ArticleStriking a fair balance?
TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare may have insisted it was a Budget that struck a fair balance.But given the cuts to pre-school places, libraries, front line emergency services and Child Benefit – while...
View ArticleAssault investigation
POLICE are investigating a serious assault that happened outside The Spar, Union Mills, around 10pm on Friday.It involved a large group of young people and two males were assaulted sustaining serious...
View ArticleAlleged assault in Douglas
AN alleged assault took place in Prospect Hill in Douglas shortly before 11am today.It happened in the area of Standard Bank near the junction of Circular Road and followed an argument in the street...
View ArticleSix-try win for Vagas
SURE sponsored Vagabonds sealed a home and away double over Southport, with a comfortable 36-12 win in South Lancashire and Cheshire Division Two at Ballafletcher on Saturday.Vagas started the...
View ArticleAer Arann routes news?
IRISH airline Aer Arann is expected to make an announcement this week about the future operation of its services out of Ronaldsway.The carrier, which operates flights from the island to Dublin and...
View ArticleSearch for a Star final
THE final of Search for a Star 2012 – a singing contest based on ITV show X Factor – takes place on Friday at The Crescent Nightclub in Douglas.Six singers have made it to the final following a fierce...
View ArticleBreast care in Isle of Man is enhanced - minister
WOMEN are being urged to attend their breast screening appointments – despite a review being carried out in the UK following controversy over the effectiveness of screening.Meanwhile, Health Minister...
View ArticleChief Minister seeks assurances over DASH decision
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell says he wants to seek reassurances from Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw over the pulling of funding for DASH.He confirmed that the decision had been made by the...
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