Isle of Man’s welfare system ‘has to change’
The island’s welfare system needs to change.That was the message from Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK as he hosted a series of public meetings on the future of the state pensions and benefits...
View ArticleDemonstration highlights perils faced by Afghan women
Danger – women MPs at risk!The island’s only two female MHKs joined a ‘health and safety’ demonstration organised by Amnesty International to highlight the perils and prejudices faced by women in...
View ArticleCreative children put out the bunting for Burundi
A festival of African culture, arts and crafts for all ages took place at the weekend, when the Mother’s Union held a ‘Bunting For Burundi’ event at the Sea Terminal.There was a range of colourful...
View ArticleJames Toseland and Katie Melua support Manx Cancer Help event
Former Superbike racer and ex island resident James Toseland and his wife, singer Katie Melua were in the island recently to support the charity Manx Cancer Help. The couple was there to support an...
View ArticleTim Shallcross joins Optimus
Optimus Fiduciaries Limited has announced the appointment of Tim Shallcross as head of business development and marketing.‘We’re really pleased to have Tim joining our expanding team’ said Maureen...
View ArticleTrees are planted for arboretum extension
Work has started on extending the arboretum in St John’s, to the east.Director of forestry amenity and lands Andrew Sidebottom said: ‘The department has recently taken the opportunity, with the recent...
View ArticleStaff may be cut in AG’s chambers
Staff may be cut as part of a restructuring of the Attorney General’s chambers, the Chief Minister has confirmed.Allan Bell was quizzed in the House of Keys over the changes being made to the...
View Article‘State of confusion’ over transfer of services
There’s a ‘state of confusion’ over the proposed transfer of services such as street sweeping and gully emptying from central government to local authorities, it’s being claimed.And one commissioner,...
View ArticleInflation rate falls again
The rate of inflation has fallen again.As measured by the Consumer Prices Index, the annual rate of inflation fell for another month and stands at -1.0 per cent for February 2015, a fall from -0.2 per...
View ArticleHealth officials’ fact-finding visit to New Zealand defended
The cost of a fact-finding visit to New Zealand is more than outweighed by its benefits, the Health and Social Care Minister told MHKs.Details of the planned two-week antipodean trip to see at first...
View ArticleOur business is just diamond
Hard work and determination have paid off for a popular couple who have seen their award-winning business expand over the last five years.Karen Hanly, 43, said there had been many triumphs as well as...
View ArticleThe Birds and the Beards make a name for themselves
There is a large number of acoustic artists in the island all taking in a wide range of influences and playing a wide range of styles. The Birds and The Beards are no exception. This acoustic outfit...
View ArticleCompany looking to the future
Bosses at the Bridson & Horrox Group say they are embracing the future with its creation of a new digital hub.The group has converted part of its print and distribution complex at Print House,...
View ArticleShare your story of quitting smoking to help inspire others
Take the first step in quitting cigarettes for good on No Smoking Day which takes place next Wednesday (March 11).Nearly one in five adults in the Isle of Man smokes (19.1 per cent), but studies...
View ArticleCadets welcome new commander
A new detachment commander was recently appointed to Peel Detachment of the Isle of Man Army Cadet Force (ACF).Second Lieutenant Daithi O’Regan, 33, is originally from Dublin but now lives in Peel. He...
View ArticleNo concerns over use of digital currencies, says Treasury Minister
Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK says he does not have any ‘significant concerns’ over the use of crypto-currencies like Bitcoin.He was replying to a question from Zac Hall (Onchan) who asked whether...
View ArticleThree legs paving sparks online row
A ‘deformed’ three legs of man symbol in the paving outside the kiosk on Peel promenade has been replaced after sparking anger among Facebook users.The three legs was incorporated into the paving by...
View ArticleTransport museum is motoring ahead
The first 20 or so vehicles will venture into the island’s new transport museum later this month for a small private ceremony to mark the completion of the building.The museum itself is on schedule to...
View ArticlePlans for a sustainable future
An ambitious plan to develop the Isle of Man into a beacon of sustainable living was officially launched on Tuesday.The EcoVannin initiative, a joint venture between environmental groups, local...
View ArticleCivic centre letter to get private response
A letter from a resident raising several concerns about proposed work to Castletown Civic Centre will get a personal response from town commissioners’ chairman Richard MacAleer.John Cringle, resident...
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