Government still recruiting management
GOVERNMENT is still recruiting senior managerial posts -– despite a continuing freeze on the salary budget.Replying to a Tynwald question from Peter Karran (Lib Van, Onchan), Chief Minister Allan Bell...
View ArticleIt’s a gas as many bills are slashed
AROUND 9,200 gas customers are poised to enjoy a welcome New Year cut of up to £337 a year on their bills.But 14,500 households in Douglas and Onchan will face the prospect of forking out an extra £24...
View ArticleBus strike contingency plan
CONTINGENCY plans to operate public transport services during next week’s planned three-day bus drivers’ strike have been unveiled.The Department of Community Culture and Leisure confirmed that some...
View ArticleCarols by candlelight at The Dhoon church
CAROLS by Candlelight is on offer this Sunday, December 16, at 6.30pm, at The Parish Church of Christ Church, Dhoon. Dhoon School choir and harpists will take part in the service, which will be...
View ArticleIs police station white elephant?
IS the Lord Street police station another government white elephant?That was the suggestion in Tynwald after it emerged that the value of the property was significantly lower than the sum invested in...
View ArticleMHKs to look at the future of radio
A TYNWALD select committee is to investigate the future of public service broadcasting.Speaker Steve Rodan had tabled a Tynwald motion asking the court to reaffirm its commitment to Manx Radio as the...
View ArticleDiane publishes children’s book
DESPITE a life-long love of writing, Douglas author Diane Batty has never had any of her work published until now.But at the age of 51 the muse took her and she penned the first in what she hopes will...
View ArticleDoing the right thing on tax
OFFSHORE rivals Jersey and Guernsey are bound to follow the Isle of Man’s lead in striking a tax deal with the UK, it has been claimed.Pressure is mounting on the Channel Islands to share information...
View ArticlePolice appeal after man suffers head injuries in 3am incident
POLICE are appealing for information following an incident which took place on Loch Promenade in Douglas, near to the junction of Walpole Avenue, at 3am today (Saturday).A man was assaulted and has...
View ArticleHappy 150th birthday to healthcare in the Isle of Man
THIS year sees the health visiting and school nursing profession celebrate 150 years of providing healthcare to families.To mark the occasion a celebration was held at Crookall House, which included...
View ArticleYouth charged following promenade assault
A TEENAGER has been charged in connection with an assault in Douglas in which a man received serious head injuries.A 17-year-old youth from Douglas will appear in court tomorrow (Monday) charged with...
View ArticleTynwald votes to retain ban on legal high MDAI
THE Isle of Man remains the only place in the British Isles to have banned the legal high MDAI.Health Minister David Anderson MHK told Tynwald he was going against the advice of the experts and wanted...
View ArticleFollow tips for a crime-free Christmas
STAY crime-free this Christmas.That’s the message from the Isle of man Constabulary which has issued a list of things we can all do to keep thieves at bay and look after those around us.Crime...
View ArticleThe Aye-pads won’t have it
A ROW broke out in Douglas Council following a proposal to ban the use of electronic equipment in council meetings.In a brisk 20-minute debate, council chairman David Christian said that it was ‘human...
View ArticleNew challenge
ROYAL London 360° has appointed Angela Gregory to the role of communications executive in the marketing team at its Head Office in the Isle of Man.Angela will be responsible for communicating the busy...
View ArticleStars
Monday, December 17(March 21 - April 20) Lighting your way this week is your natural sense of romance. The way that you empathise with others makes you a popular choice as a soulmate. Of course, you...
View ArticleCracking start at adventure park
WORK on the new South Barrule Adventure Park has swung into action.A team of volunteers, who are not in education, employment or training (NEETS), have been erecting mobile platforms as the work forges...
View ArticleManx police mark 50 years working with officer’s best friend
TODAY (Monday) marks the 50th anniversary of a pioneering new recruit for the Isle of Man Constabulary.PD Rex Corlett was the first police dog enlisted into the force back in 1962 along with his...
View ArticleWere bus drivers intimidated into voting for strike?
BUS bosses say they’ve been told some drivers were intimidated into voting to go on strike.Today’s Isle of Man Examiner has more on the story.On the front page, we reveal how many parcels have been...
View ArticleBeach Buddies sweep shores
PEEL’s two beaches were the target of volunteers when Beach Buddies staged its final ‘Big Team Beach Clean’ before Christmas.A team of 17 joined in the event and removed every piece of rubbish from...
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