Firm builds on the legacy of Gary Boal
Boal & Co has appointed Danny Winrow as director as the company continues to build on the legacy of chairman and founder Gary Boal.A chartered accountant and qualified actuary, Danny has been...
View ArticleThings still getting cheaper, one key govt statistic says
Things have got cheaper, on average, over the last 12 months, according to one key government measure.The annual rate of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index, is running at minus 1.2 per...
View ArticleBest wishes for Chinese New Year!
The Isle of Man Chinese Association would like to wish a happy new year to all island residents in the run-up to Chinese New Year on Monday (February 8). Chairman of the association Jenny Zhou said:...
View ArticleNew stroke unit to be opened at Noble’s in spring
A dedicated unit for stroke patients, combining acute services and rehabilitation, is to be opened at Noble’s Hospital in the spring.Health Minister Howard Quayle revealed details of the move in the...
View ArticleJubilee year for NZ Manx society
The Manx Society of New Zealand Auckland is celebrating its 25th anniversary.Patron of the society Ella Slack, of Queen’s Promenade, Ramsey, is flying out to be guest speaker at the celebration on...
View ArticleInquiry into unfair sacking of Bus Vannin driver
An independent inquiry has been launched into how a bus driver was unfairly sacked.Darren James Scarffe won his claim for unfair dismissal after an employment tribunal ruled the actions of Bus Vannin...
View ArticleBernard Moffatt, Outside Left: Are we a tax haven or not?
Did you know that undertakers and pall bearers have their own patron saint, St Joseph of Arimathea.I was thinking about this as the battle raged backwards and forwards between the Bell and Beecroft ‘we...
View ArticleRiding for Disabled group celebrates 40th birthday
The Isle of Man Riding for the Disabled group is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.As part of the celebrations, the group planted a tree beside a commemorative plaque in Noble’s Park,...
View ArticlePolice appeal over assault
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after an assault in the Courthouse bar on January 31.The following police statement was issued: ‘We are currently investigating an assault which took place...
View ArticleTravellers advised about zika virus
Pregnant women should think twice about travelling to areas where the zika virus is active, according to the island’s Public Health Directorate.The advice comes following fears the virus could be...
View ArticleStep away from your desk and get running
A Manx runner and British Olympian are challenging Isle of Man workers to move away from their desks and get running.A new eight-week running initiative named the ‘Desk to 5K Challenge’ has been...
View ArticlePrizes for children’s winning poetry entries
Island children have been presented with prizes for their entries into an ‘Into the Woods’ inspired poetry competition. The Harvey Briggs Cup for Writing competition, organised by Onchan Library, saw a...
View ArticleBattle in the EliMannator gladiator relay race
Are you tough enough to take on the gladiator EliMannator race?Teams of five can now enter the competitive obstacle relay race inspired by the hit 90’s TV show Gladiators. The race will test the...
View ArticleCompany’s support for armed forces
Laser-Mayhem is the first company in the Isle of Man to sign up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.Carl Underwood, managing director of the South Barrule-based company, said: ‘All of Britain has a...
View ArticleCultural champions are honoured posthumously
Cultural champions Bernard Caine and John Kennaugh have been honoured posthumously with the Reih Bleeaney Vanannan - Manannan’s Choice of the Year - cultural award for 2016.The RBV selection panel,...
View ArticlePullyman: Snap, crackle and croc!
I was on a mission in the supermarket the other day. I’ve discovered a way to get my own back. We all have the same problem. You track down whatever it is that you’ve been searching for, and guess...
View ArticleJo’s brutal death moves Camilla
The story of the bludgeoning to death of a woman who was brought up in the island moved the Duchess of Cornwall to tears.Joanna Simpson was brutally killed on the doorstep of her home in Ascot,...
View ArticleManx singer Nigel Walton releases new album
Manx singer Nigel Walton has released a new album that shows off his smooth, mellow tones.Night and Day, recorded at the Gighouse recording studio in Leamington Spa, features covers of a range of songs...
View ArticleCampaign promotes online safety
Island residents are being encouraged to support Safer Internet Day, which aims to promote the safe and responsible use of the internet, on Tuesday .The campaign has the theme of ‘Play your part for a...
View ArticleBird feeding workshop
How to feed our feathery friends.That’s the title of the Manx Wildlife Trust’s next event.The children’s workshop takes place on Wednesday next week, from 2pm to 4pm at the Harvey Briggs library in...
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