UK’s changes lead to pensions uncertainty
SOCIAL Care Minister Chris Robertshaw has spoken out about what proposed changes to state pension arrangements in the UK could mean for island residents.Last month, the UK Government announced its plan...
View ArticleAverage Manx worker earns £31,811 a year
THE average Manx worker earns £611.75 a week, according to the latest figures released by the government.That equates to an annual salary of £31,811.The Treasury this morning released the findings of...
View ArticleRethink urged on bus station
A NEW bus interchange should be provided on Lord Street, providing basic facilities for passengers and drivers, according to Middle MHK Howard Quayle.According to Mr Quayle, a contract giving developer...
View ArticleFirm is recognised for investing in people
MOORE Stephens Isle of Man has received reaccreditation of its Investors in People status following its last review in 2009. ‘We are really proud of this; not only does it highlight our strong training...
View ArticleBudget 2013 aims to set firm foundations for Isle of Man
PROPOSALS to tax major UK retailers like Tesco, M&S and B&Q on their local profits were unveiled today by the Isle of Man’s Treasury Minister Eddie Teare in his 2013 budget.Mr Teare said his...
View ArticleHogg auction - supporting a good cause
A VERITABLE Aladdin’s cave of biking books, pictures, clothing and other memorabilia is poised in the wings ready for its starring role in Friday’s Hogg Auction.An annual event since the early 1990s,...
View ArticleForty questions for packed Tynwald
TYNWALD’S agenda is a packed one this month because, among other things, it includes the Budget, the tuition fees proposal and the findings of the select committee’s inquiry into the MEA loans...
View ArticleEddie Teare’s Budget speech in full
TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare MHK today delivered his budget to Tynwald.It is repeated word-for-word below.A year ago I laid out this hovernment’s plan to rebalance our budget over a three-year period;...
View ArticleDog attacks ewe
A SHEEP was injured by a dog at Langness on Monday.The ewe was not pregnant and her injuries were not life threatening.Constable Louise Kennaugh said: ‘We would appreciate any information in relation...
View ArticleAltercation between two men
Police are investigating a report of an altercation between two men in Magherosien, Port Erin, on Tuesday February 12, at about 5.15pm, in which both received minor injuries. A 41-year-old and a...
View ArticleTime to rethink how MHKs vote
THE time has come for a rethink on the operation of collective responsibility, according to Douglas South MHK Kate Beecroft.At Today’s Tynwald sitting, Mrs Beecroft is tabling a motion calling for an...
View ArticleUnknown cause of fire
FIRE crews were called to a blaze at a house in Anagh Coar, Douglas, this afternoon.There was a ‘fully developed’ fire in an upstairs mid-terrace property. Fire crews attacked the fire from both the...
View ArticleViews wanted on increase in building regs fees
VIEWS are wanted on a proposal to increase Building Regulations’ fees for the next three years.Infrastructure Minister David Cretney MHK says the overall aim is to improve efficiency and deliver a...
View ArticleGoogle apps issue for island
MANY apps available from Google Play are not available in the Isle of Man, it has emerged.Owners of Android devices (mobile phones and tablets) in the island are apparently hitting a brick wall when...
View ArticleDown comes former doctors’ surgery
FORMER Peel Medical Centre in Derby Road, Peel, has been demolished.Clearing of the bricks and rubble from the site followed the building coming down.The Brimfields who live next door to the former...
View ArticleFarewell to director Ian
BARCLAYS Wealth and Investment Management bid a fond farewell to island director and head of intermediaries, Ian Hodgkinson, who has retired after a 40 year career with the bank.Ian joined Barclays in...
View ArticleIsle of Man on the front page of the Financial Times
THE Isle of Man is mentioned on the front page of the Financial Times today.It has also made other UK news outlets because of its deal with the UK government, which we reported back in December....
View ArticleNew sewage works for Maughold
UPGRADES to outdated sewage treatment plants are to help reduce the amount of raw waste currently pumped into the sea and rivers around Maughold.Maughold Commissioners have received updates from the...
View ArticleSalford office for Manxman Alan
A MANXMAN is set to become the ceremonial mayor of Salford, when Douglas native Alan Clague is formally appointed in May.The 75-year-old has served as a councillor in the city for 17 years, but retains...
View ArticleCRINGLE: Why eating horse meat is nothing new to me
THE great horsemeat scandal – let’s call it Startingate – has fallen upon us with unbridled fury. (Sorry. I didn’t mean to do that). But the British people are facing up to its rigours with their usual...
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