Fairbairn delighted with first quarter
FAIRBAIRN Private Bank has announced its strongest opening quarter for new business since the financial crisis began in 2008. The bank says it has been led by several new multi-million pound client...
View ArticleShould 68 flats be built here?
CONCERNS about the scale and impact of a plan to build 68 flats at Summerhill Quarry, in Douglas, were raised at a planning inquiry into the application.The inquiry was led by independent planning...
View ArticleThe latest ManxSki blog from Chris Callow
67: The future’s bright...More phone woes. It all started so innocently, a call from our friendly telecoms provider. ‘We’ve noticed you’re self-employed, have you considered our attractive business...
View ArticleReigniting unjustified fears over cancer?
HEALTH Minister David Anderson says he is concerned that statistics on breast cancer cases could be misused to ‘reignite unjustified fears’ about the island’s breast care services.He questioned the...
View ArticleCRINGLE: Why tourists will soon be flocking back
I HOPE my old friend and fellow songster Mr Geoff Corkish MHK (he forces me to sing while nobody can force him not to) is keeping abreast of the latest on global warming as political member of the...
View ArticleDefibrillators for every high school
A CHARITY is to donate a potentially life-saving defibrillator to every island high school and football club.Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation was prompted to make the generous £31,500 donation following...
View ArticleManx-registered Airbus heads for Russia
COMPLETED with a customised call sign M-HHHH and VIP interior this Airbus 318 is the latest corporate jet – and one of the largest and most expensive – to go on the Manx aircraft register.It touched...
View ArticleSteam Packet sailing to go ahead
THE Steam Packet Company’s return Liverpool sailing will go ahead as scheduled this afternoon (Wednesday).The fastcraft Manannan is due to leave Douglas at 3pm and will return from Liverpool at...
View ArticleIn tomorrow’s Manx Independent
Tomorrow’s Manx Independent previews the biggest game in Manx football for six years as the Isle of Man prepares to take on Jersey in the FA Inter-League Cup final.We have the latest twists in the...
View ArticlePrisoners’ protest at smoking ban ends peacefully
A PRISON protest which involved a small group of inmates refusing to return to their cells at Jurby jail has ended peacefully.The protest, which began at midday, was peaceful and involved fewer than 20...
View ArticleBoost for Appleby’s litigation and insolvency department
APPLEBY Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC has announced the appointment of Mark Holligon as partner in its litigation and insolvency practice. Mark Holligon brings to Appleby more than 15 years of professional...
View ArticleFriends of the Earth opposes planning reforms
ISLE of Man Friends of the Earth has submitted a response showing its opposition to the government’s radical plans to reform the planning system.The environmental group’s submission is part of a public...
View Article‘Exploding’ motor homes raised in the Keys
A MHK raised concerns about old motorhomes being left abandoned in residential streets for months on end – and claimed it was lucky nobody was hurt when one such vehicle actually blew up.David Quirk...
View ArticleAle festival stirs memories of brewer’s historic victory
THE Island’s first CAMRA beer festival last week would doubtless have found favour with the first UK CAMRA festival’s Best Beer award winner.Manxman Timothy Atkinson, a former King William’s College...
View ArticleManx Independent due in shops later this morning
Bad weather has delayed the arrival of the Manx Independent into shops.It is hoped that, once the Steam Packet sailing is able to dock, the Indy will be in shops soon after – hopefully from 11am.In...
View ArticleDED is set to look into IT concerns
A REPORT which is critical of government’s information systems division (ISD) will be carefully reviewed by the Department of Economic Development.Economic Development Minister John Shimmin MHK said a...
View ArticleIrreplaceable Sue is remembered
A COMMUNITY has come together to raise money for charity in memory of mother of two Sue Liggins, who passed away in January.Sue, aged 39, of Lakeside Road, worked at Governor’s Hill Stores in Douglas...
View ArticleBaggage screening deadline must be met insists Minister
A TIGHT deadline to install new baggage screening equipment at the airport will be met – because it has to be met, MHKs were told.Tynwald last month voted to spend just under £3 million on a new...
View ArticleManx welcome for the Royals
FLAG-waving pupils at Manor Park School give a Manx welcome truly fit for a Prince.Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, braved unseasonably torrential rain during their visit to the island...
View ArticleMore local authority election results
A sitting commissioner in Andreas has lost her seat by two votes.Ann McDonald polled 222 votes in the six-way battle for five seats. She missed out on retaining her seat by just two votes. Aileen...
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