Changes in the air for Isle of Man’s Open Skies policy?
LIGHT touch regulation is needed to protect the island’s air services.That was the call made in Tynwald by Speaker Steve Rodan who asked for the economic policy review committee to examine whether the...
View ArticlePowers of Tynwald committees to come under scrutiny
AN investigation will be carried out on the powers of Tynwald committees to demand oral and written evidence.It comes after another Tynwald committee, the Economic Policy Review Committee, highlighted...
View ArticleSpotting forgeries
RETAILERS and other business customers were given an appreciation of how to spot counterfeit notes and coins courtesy of RBS International.To demonstrate some of the challenges associated with...
View ArticleBusiness park and 75-bed hotel for Ronaldsway
PLANS for a multi-million business park and 75-bed hotel near the airport have been revealed.A report on the proposed development, from Isle of Man Enterprises, which owns Shoprite, is in today’s Manx...
View ArticleElection trial jury on verge of retiring to mull verdict
A CHAIN of conspiracy existed, but it was a chain reaching upwards to people unknown – not downwards to his client.That was the theory put forward to the jury by Ian Goldrein QC in his closing speech...
View ArticleVehicle window is smashed on drive
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle’s window was smashed at about 9:55pm on Tuesday.The vehicle was parked on the driveway of a property in the Ballaquane Park area of Peel. Police say...
View ArticleHave your say on TT 2012
ANYONE still wanting to take part in this year’s survey of the 2012 Isle of Man TT festival has until the end of this month to make their views known.The survey closes at the end of October and gives...
View ArticleRoad closed at Creg-ny-Baa - commuters urged to use alternative route
DRIVERS are being advised to avoid the Creg-ny-Baa area following a road traffic collision earlier this afternoon.The incident took place near to the Creg-ny-Baa pub at around 2.50pm and the road is...
View ArticlePort Erin to go to the polls
PORT Erin ratepayers will go to the polls on November 15 to vote for one of two candidates in the election for commissioner. The seat was vacated when commissioner Tony Wright stepped down earlier this...
View ArticleWe can’t afford care costs cap, insists minister
WE could not afford to introduce a proposed £35,000 cap on the costs of care in old age, Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw told MHKs.Mr Robertshaw was quizzed in the House of Keys by Laurence...
View Article23% rise in coverage of the Isle of Man TT
ISLE of Man TT bosses say there has been a big increase in interest in the races thanks to a growing television and internet audience.The festival has also increased commercial revenue.Independent TV...
View Article18 guest stars for One Night Stand
SOME of the finest and most familiar singers in the island come together this evening (Friday), for a special concert at the Villa Marina’s Promenade Suite in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.One Night...
View ArticleIrene’s a soap star
BUSY Irene Cannan is cleaning up with her own family-run business based in the north of the island.Mother-of-two daughters Irene, 59, is the woman behind the Isle of Man Soap Company.From her seafront...
View ArticleSam’s tinseltown triumph
SAMANTHA Barks mixed with Hollywood’s top guns on Monday night at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills.The Manx singer and actress was there to receive a...
View ArticleAssurances over care for dying
THE head of Hospice Isle of Man has moved to allay fears about a treatment programme for dying patients.Margaret Simpson, Hospice chief executive, said although the Liverpool Care Pathway is the...
View ArticleGetting creative at Family Library
THE Family Library in Douglas is hosting a number of workshops over half-term as part of ‘The Big Draw’. Our House In the Middle of Our Street gives families the chance to draw your house (or dream...
View ArticleYouth Motor Project appeals for support
A CHARITY initially formed to address youth crime, reduce accidents and discourage antisocial behaviour is appealing for support for its valuable sessions for young people.The Youth Motor Project badly...
View ArticleBurglars left torch in house
BURGLARS who assaulted a 62-year-old man in his Ramsey home left a torch behind.The home owner confronted two men in his home on the corner of Bowring Road and Coburg Road in Ramsey and was attacked.He...
View ArticleJury still mulling Douglas East election verdict
The jury in the Douglas East by-election trial are this weekend at home after they began considering their verdict on Friday.They will return to the court on Monday to resume those considerations.Kerry...
View ArticleA breakfast to raise cash for Poppy Appeal
A SPECIAL breakfast is to be held tomorrow (Monday) morning for members of the public to find out how they can help the Royal British Legion raise money with the Poppy Appeal.It will take place at the...
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