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Isle of Man based trust and corporate service provider, Knox House Trust Limited, recently shortlisted for the Citywealth Isle of Man Trust Company of the Year Award, has announced three new...
View ArticleTynwald to debate plans for smaller govt
Plans for the radical reform on government will go before Tynwald for approval next week.The proposals, unveiled last month by Chief Minister Allan Bell, will see the creation of a new Cabinet Office,...
View ArticleMystery over Sky subscription discount
Mystery surrounds the reason why a number of Manx subscribers to Sky have been offered refunds on their bills.A number of readers have said they have been told that because island customers are not...
View ArticleLondon City booking ‘delay’ result of news leak
BA CityFlyer insist that extra flights will be available on the London City route – despite passengers being unable to book them yet.Readers contacted our newsdesk to point out the promised three...
View ArticleMorning practices were a wake up call
In early 1962 I returned to the Isle of Man after nearly 10 years working in newspapers elsewhere and my wife and I bought a house in Douglas just up Stoney Road from the bottom of Bray Hill.At dawn...
View ArticleOnce in a lifetime?
This week, Isle of Man Friends of the Earth’s co-ordinator Phil Corlett reflects on how weather events once regarded as unusual now appear to have become a regular feature – and wonders what will come...
View ArticleSteam Packet says it’s coping despite ‘desperate’ weather
Isle of Man Steam Packet chief executive Mark Woodward has described the latest run of bad weather as ‘pretty desperate’, but says they have been coping.Severe gale force winds have disrupted numerous...
View ArticleRIddle of tip waste is revealed in review
Weighing procedures have been changed at an island tip after a review uncovered ‘significant’ discrepancies in the amount of waste sent for disposal to the Energy from Waste plant.iomtoday understands...
View ArticleTynwald date in Isle of Man for finance officials from small countries
This year’s visit by finance officials from small countries will include a ringside trip to the Tynwald Day ceremony for the first time.Grandstand seats will be set aside for the visitors here as part...
View ArticleShip registry growing at the rate of knots
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has delivered another very good year.Recently released statistics by Clarkson’s, which monitors world shipping fleets, show that the Isle of Man has now moved into 14th...
View ArticlePolice appeal on lost pills
Peel police have been contacted by a member of the public to say that a man has mislaid his prescribed medication while in the Peel Town area.The medication was in a small pink box containing a number...
View ArticleThree daily flights to London City ready to book
BA Cityflyer has confirmed its reintroducing three daily flights on its Isle of Man to London City route.From March 30, flights will increase from one to three a day each week day, with one flight on...
View ArticleSpeculation that Manx Telecom is to list on AIM
Manx Telecom is preparing for a float on London’s junior stock market that will value it at about £150m, according to reports on Sky News tonight. (Wednesday)The news organisation says it understands...
View ArticleWomen join forces
Female business owners came together in December to host a Christmas fayre event to fundraise for the Isle of Man Eating Disorder Support Group. Laura Faulds, managing director of online dress shop...
View ArticleConsultant to discuss cancers at forum meeting
Consultant urologist at Noble’s Hospital Stephen Upsdell will be at the first of the Isle of Man Cancer Service Users’ Forum meetings for the new year.This will be a return visit for Mr Upsdell, who...
View ArticleCold water poured on idea for seafront gym
With Douglas promenades being lashed by giant waves in recent days, the idea of seafront exercise equipment might have seemed a little misplaced.And it came as no surprise that councillors were keen to...
View ArticleMPs rule out case for more Manx autonomy
The constitutional relationship between the UK and the Crown Dependencies is operating more smoothly and efficiently, according to a report published today (Thursday).But the Justice Committee says it...
View Article‘We have got to bite this bullet and lead by example’
Liberal Vannin leader Peter Karran will seek Tynwald backing next week for a reform of members’ pensions.Mr Karran has tabled a motion calling for the current pension arrangements to be replaced with a...
View ArticleFuture of Flybe hospital flights is secured
The future of the island’s vital patient transfer service has been secured – after Flybe agreed to stable an aircraft at Ronaldsway overnight to operate the Liverpool route.Flybe has confirmed it will...
View ArticleSky investigating after reports of VAT refunds
Sky TV has issued a statement after a number of Manx subscribers said they had been offered refunds on their bills.Some readers have said that they have been told that because island customers are not...
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