Manx students might have to pay tuition fees
THE island’s students will pay towards tuition fees from September 2014, if Tynwald backs a proposal next month.They will be asked to contribute a minimum of £2,500 a year towards their higher...
View ArticleChanges afoot on the buses
The government department responsible for public transport says it intends to make changes to services in the 2013 bus timetable. The timetables have been submitted to the Road Transport Licensing...
View ArticleReferenda warning from Chief Minister
HOLDING a referendum on sensitive issues like electoral reform, the VAT deal or our constitutional relationship with the UK risks destabilising the Manx economy, the Chief Minister warned Tynwald.Allan...
View ArticleCastletown Christmas Lights switch on is Dec 8
CASTLETOWN switches on its Christmas tree lights on Saturday, December 8.Celebrations begin at 2pm, with recitals by Victoria Primary Road school choir, Ballasalla Primary school at 2.30pm, Castletown...
View ArticleCentrica pressured to delay windfarm project
ENERGY giant Centrica has been forced to delay one of its proposed wind farm developments under pressure from the island.Chief Minister Allan Bell told Tynwald that the firm had been left in no doubt...
View ArticleClean sweep for Beach Buddies
DOUGLAS beach has never been cleaner, according to the volunteer beach cleaning group Beach Buddies.Volunteers gave up their Sunday morning to clear the beach of all litter and rubbish, right down to...
View ArticlePositive Action Group play away
THE Isle of Man Children’s Centre’s play development officer, Chris Gregory, will address the Positive Action Group tomorrow (Monday, November 26).Chris wants to highlight the need for children to...
View ArticleThat sinking feeling . . .
Talk about that sinking feeling!A new piece of equipment – worth £100,000 – designed to launch boats for the airport’s fire rescue service sank on its trial run last week. Airport director Ann Reynolds...
View ArticleLearning more about our community safety
A WELL-known UK community reform champion has gained a personal insight into the proposed modernisation of the Isle of Man criminal justice system.Baroness Newlove, who visited the island last week at...
View ArticleTwo week holiday for TT 2015
SCHOOLS will take a two-week break – instead of one – during the TT Festival in 2015.Director of education Martin Barrow said it was because the Manx Grand Prix was being held later, and the situation...
View ArticleFraser spreads inspiration
SUPERJAM founder Fraser Doherty was the keynote speaker at Junior Achievement’s 30th anniversary celebrations at the Palace Hotel, sponsored by the Capital International Group.The 23-year-old from...
View ArticleBus drivers to be balloted for strike
THE island’s bus drivers will be balloted for strike action on Wednesday (November 28), the Unite union has confirmed.Some 100 Bus Vannin drivers will vote on whether to strike over increased driving...
View ArticleStars
Monday, November 26Aries (March 21 - April 20) Plans at work seem to be driving you in a certain direction this week. It certainly stops any indecision on your part as things move quite quickly. Making...
View ArticleMHK questions 999 emergency ‘best practice’
SHOULD heart attack patients from the north be treated in the first instance at Ramsey Cottage Hospital?That was the question raised in Tynwald by Michael MHK Alfred Cannan who raised concerns that...
View ArticleIsle of Man is looking for an acting Attorney General
THE government is advertising for applications for the temporary position of acting Attorney General.The £159,797-a-year post is available because the current Attorney General, Stephen Harding, has...
View ArticleChristmas has come to capital
CHRISTMAS has come to Douglas as the capital’s lights were switched on for the festive period on Thursday night.Among the attractions is a continental market, which is taking place along the length of...
View ArticleNew bendy-bus trial plan
A SECOND trial of bendy-buses will be held before any plans go to Tynwald – to see if any changes would be needed to accommodate them on Isle of Man roads.An Arriva bendy-bus from London was first...
View ArticleExpert analysis on UK’s potential clampdown on tax avoidance
THE UK is poised to target the Isle of Man in a clampdown on tax avoidance.Today’s Isle of Man Examiner has expert analysis on what the move could mean for us.The front page lead story is about the...
View ArticleHomestay launched for TT 2013
THE ‘Homestay’ scheme registration for the TT Festival and the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling 2013 (Manx Grand Prix) has been launched. The government’s Department of Economic Development has...
View ArticleSoaked highway worker complains to the police
PEEL police are dealing with a complaint after a Department of Infrastructure worker was soaked to the skin by two vehicles while he was clearing drains.Due to the recent adverse weather conditions the...
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