Government staff survey offers mixed picture
Feedback from a comprehensive staff survey will help government shape its efforts to create a more sustainable future for the island.The Chief Minister said that responses to the ‘Have your Say’...
View ArticleJobless figure rises slightly
The number of people out of work in the island has risen.Statistics released by the government show tht 873 people were out of work in January, that’s up 12 from December.However, it’s down 100 from...
View ArticleNew kind of driving licence from Feb 22
The government has announced that it is introducing a single-part driving licence in the Isle of Man.The system will replace the two-part driving licence, which comprises a photocard and paper section,...
View ArticleGet expert advice ahead of Parish Walk
Walkers gearing up for this year’s Parish Walk will have the chance to receive expert advice and tips from a panel of coaches, physiotherapists and experienced walkers. A special Strictly Parish...
View ArticleWhat might the Isle of Man expect from Teare’s fifth budget?
Treasury Minister Eddie Teare will tomorrow be delivering the fifth and final budget of the current administration before the general election this autumn.Measures to help those on a low income and to...
View ArticleAbba tribute band to play again for charity
A charity concert that proved a hit last year will return to the Villa Marina in July.Tribute performers Abba Reunion delighted an audience of more than 600 people with renditions of some of the...
View ArticleCo-op’s nine day refurbishment
The Manx Co-operative Society shop in Duke Street in Douglas is to close for nine days for refurbishment.The store will shut its doors from today (Tuesday) at midday and re-open with a ribbon-cutting...
View ArticleMinister’s food talks with Scottish government counterpart
The island’s Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture held discussions with his counterpart in the Scottish Government last week.Richard Ronan MHK met Richard Lochhead MSP, Scotland’s Cabinet...
View ArticleDrink-drive politician to be sentenced today
Disgraced politician Tony Wild will be sentenced for drink-driving today.The 57-year-old Member of the Legislative Council will appear in summary court at 10am to learn his fate.Wild, of Fairy Cottage,...
View ArticleBoat times change because of silt
The Steam Packet is warning passengers that its sailing times have changed.It is because the port in Heysham has silted up recently because of recent storms.Tonight’s sailing to Heysham leaves at...
View ArticleFire in roof space
Firefighters were called to a roof blaze in Malew Street, Castletown, on Monday night.The flat roof next to a cooker range flue caught fire.Crews using a hose reel were able to put out the flames but...
View ArticleBell praises Netcetera initiative
Sixty guests were at the opening of Netcetera’s new business recovery centre.A spokesman said: ‘The evening was a huge success from our point of view and the feedback we received has been...
View ArticleFirst Deemster’s shock at death of US Supreme Court judge
The island’s First Deemster has told of his shock at the death of Antonin Scalia, the longest serving judge in the US Supreme Court.Justice Scalia, 79, was appointed in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan...
View ArticleThree Legs on USA’s top TV comedy
The Three Legs of Mann has been mentioned on the USA’s top television comedy programme.The Manx flag is featured on the Big Bang Theory.One running gag in the sitcom is Sheldon Cooper’s ‘Fun with...
View ArticleFire station plan for ambulance station
The Department of Home Affairs has submitted plans to convert the ambulance station at Southlands, in Castletown Road, Port St Mary, into a fire station.A plan to relocate the Southern Ambulance...
View ArticleDrink driving politician Tony Wild is spared prison sentence
Tony Wild MLC must complete 180 hours community service after being caught driving at more than three times the legal limit for alcohol on December 12.He was sentenced this lunchtime at Douglas...
View ArticleBridge up for civil engineering award
The Isle of Man features strongly in the nominations for the Institution of Civil Engineers’ 2016 annual awards.The ICE North West Annual Awards celebrate the year’s best civil engineering projects...
View ArticleNow directors backing work permit exemptions
The Institute of Directors has joined the debate over proposals to exempt ICT and eBusiness staff from work permits.Last week MICTA boss Kurt Roosen made a forceful argument in Business News in favour...
View ArticleWhen Santa got stuck up the memorial
It’s tradition, if you believe the words of the well-known Christmas song, for Santa to get stuck up the chimney due to the size of his stomach.But there’s a completely different sticking point for...
View ArticleDeath row dog to be spared - as long as he stays in Scotland
The dog at the centre of a destruction order row is to be spared, as long as he doesn’t return to the island.Junior has been at a rescue centre for Staffordshire bull terriors in Scotland awaiting his...
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