In today’s Manx Independent
This week’s Manx Independent leads with the case of a motorist who was at the wheel of a car that killed a cyclist.We have more details of what was said in court.Also this week:Princess Anne’s visitMan...
View ArticleGetting to the bottom of the kilt problem
There were stories in the UK national news media last week about barmen working in a Scottish pub who have decided to give up wearing kilts when on duty with the agreement of the management. This is...
View ArticleFinance and the environment
In early July, a group of senior economists, financiers and government decision-makers was brought together in Paris by the United Nations Environment Programme and investment banking firm AXA to...
View ArticleIsle of Man property sales, July 23, 2015
Andrew Alan Quayle and Sharon Patricia Quayle, of Ballakilley, Maughold, bought lands, part of Ballakilley, the Maughold Clerks Glebe, Baldromma Beg, Baldromma Moar and Ballajora, for £500,000.It was...
View ArticleTop UK politician holds talks in the island
The UK politician who’s responsible for Westminster’s relationship with the Isle of Man is starting a two-day visit today.Lord Faulks, Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, will discuss the...
View Article‘Passionate’ meeting over Crosby homes and shops plan
A public meeting took place on Tuesday evening to discuss plans for a development of homes and shops in Crosby.JM Project Management Ltd, based in Glen Vine, is seeking approval in principle to build...
View ArticleCouncillor forced to step down
A Douglas councillor has been forced to step down after it emerged he was not on the electoral register.The name of Victoria ward councillor Jon Joughin, who was deputy mayor last year, has already...
View ArticleSkelly: Why relaxing work permit rules will be good for the Isle of Man
A relaxation of the work permit system will be good for the Isle of Man, according to the politician who’s introducing the changes.The Chief Minister announced changes in Tynwald this week.Minister for...
View ArticleKids get active with help from Olympian
The National Sports Centre turned pink on Tuesday as 1,500 children took to the track under the watchful eye of an Olympic athlete.Clad in eye-catching T-shirts, young people from 16 of the island’s...
View ArticleCustomers at the heart of it all
Lloyds Bank International Payment Centre was named the winner in the Outstanding Customer Service Initiative at the Global Business Excellence Awards.The island based centre has been recognised for...
View ArticleTribute acts set for Castletown Festival
A Katie Perry and Jessie J tribute act feature in this year’s Castletown Festival on Saturday, August 1.This year activities centre on the Parade.The day’s packed programme of fun for everyone kicks...
View ArticleCommunity of Maughold celebrates parish day
The community of Maughold came out in force on Saturday to celebrate parish day.Parish queen Ealish Royle, pictured above with attendants Sophie Smith and Fleur Hall, made a speech of welcome before...
View ArticleStudents get political at annual sitting of Junior Tynwald
The abolition of the role of Lieutenant Governor, the tax cap, teenage mental health and financial regulatory legislation were just some of the topics that students tackled as they turned politicians...
View ArticleMinister issues ultimatum to Steam Packet: make an offer or face competition
A government Minister has issued an ultimatum to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company - make us a ‘significantly enhanced’ offer or ferry services will be put out to competition.Infrastructure Minister...
View ArticlePension freedom defeat for govt
A backbencher’s call for pension freedoms to be introduced has won Tynwald backing in a significant defeat for the government.Michael MHK Alfred Cannan’s motion calling for parliament to support the...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Chris Gray returns from Bute to promote debut album
Chris Gray is a local singer-songwriter that has kept himself very much in the limelight over the last year or so. He’s gone from forming what would become the now popular Songs From The Sofa acoustic...
View ArticleWho should get Tynwald’s highest honour?
Officials are looking for suggestions for nominations for people to get the highest honour Tynwald can bestow.The Tynwald Honour is conferred upon only a single individual in any one year, with...
View ArticleBusy time for Scouts
Over the last two weekends Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from across the island have been busy at different sectional events.After the Cubs’ annual five-a-side football tournament the beavers had their...
View ArticleCouncil: We were right to force Joughin out
Douglas Council says it was right to force one of its members to quit.Cllr John Joughin officially left office earlier this week after the council said he was no eligible to be a councillor because he...
View ArticleYour chance to help African orphans
Two local companies have joined forces to help orphans in Africa.Maitland, with the support of Shoprite, are collecting essential items for the Kanjanji Orphan Project, a community- based organisation...
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