Silence the forums - Corkish
A BACKBENCH MHK has called for internet forums to be shut down for making ill-informed criticisms about government.Geoff Corkish (Douglas West) told Tynwald in the Budget debate: ‘Times are hard but...
View ArticleTynwald accepts MEA report
TYNWALD’S debate on the MEA debacle ended tonight with the court accepting the report and recommendations from the select committee set up to investigate the issue.The Keys backed it 21-2, while MLCs...
View ArticleTynwald backs Southern Area Plan
The Southern Area Plan was tonight (Wednesday) supported by Tynwald, in spite of the opposition of the MHKs for Rushen.The main sticking point was Ballakilley, Rushen, which was designated for housing...
View ArticleMeeting for creditors of collapsed Louis Group
A SOMBRE mood prevailed among the 50 investors in the failed Louis Group who attended a creditors’ meeting at the Villa Marina in Douglas on Monday night.David Reynolds of the investors’ support group...
View ArticleArchibald Knox sale of works
AN exhibition and sale of a stunning collection of works by Archibald Knox takes place this Friday and Saturday (February 22, 23).February 22 marks the 80th anniversary of the death of the...
View ArticleGerman parish rate to rise by a penny
THE rate for the parish of German will increase by 1 penny to 70p in the pound for the year 2013-14.The separate annual refuse charge and refuse rate will also increase.German Commissioners, who set...
View ArticleGovt is involved in too many services
GOVERNMENT is involved in too much at present, Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK told Tynwald in his Budget speech – as he gave his strongest indication yet that he is in favour of specific public...
View ArticleManx company law shake-up?
A MAJOR consultation is under way on a draft Companies Bill 2013 to consolidate, modernise and clarify the island’s company law. Led by the Treasury and supported by the Department of Economic...
View ArticlePeel Road scheme go-ahead
The £4.6m Peel Road resurfacing scheme has been given the go-ahead.Today’s Manx Independent includes a report on the Tynwald debate about it.
View ArticleTuition fees debate today
TYNWALD is due to resume its February sitting today.The question of tuition fees is on the agenda.The Department of Education and Children wants all students to pay towards their fees, a bill that’s...
View ArticleDangerous driving reported in Santon
DID you see an incident of dangerous driving on the main road through Santon at around 8.20pm last night (Wednesday).Police are appealing for witnesses following an allegation that a black Alfa Romeo,...
View ArticleDoubts expressed on the ‘Tesco tax’
Some local businesses have expressed their doubts on Treasury Minister Eddie Teare’s ‘Tesco tax’.Today’s Manx Independent has more details.It’s the Independent’s budget special, with coverage on pages...
View ArticleCoastguard in sheep rescue
THIS picture shows Isle of Man Coastguard on their way to help save sheep which had become stuck on cliffs.The animals were reported to be in trouble at an area known the Bows, about...
View ArticleA dog’s life at MSPCA
DIESEL the Staffie was anxious to show off his new-found skills for the camera, the public or indeed anyone who would pause long enough at the island’s MSPCA rescue centre recently.Having graduated...
View ArticleNo journey fuss on bendy bus
IT was a media event that had attracted much excitement among the island’s press and broadcast journalists.But the demonstration of a controversial bendy-bus on 20-minute tour around Douglas was...
View ArticleNorovirus wards re-open
NOBLE’S Hospital has re-opened one ward after the norovirus outbreak and it’s planning to open two more soon.Two wards in Noble’s Hospital (ward 9 and ward 20), and Grainagh Court, which is a mental...
View ArticleGovernment wins tuition fees vote in Tynwald
TYNWALD tonight (Wednesday) voted to make all students pay towards their tuition fees.The government, which made the proposal, won the vote.Fifteen MHKs voted in favour, eight voted against.Seven MLCs...
View ArticleBeecroft’s motion on collective responsibility fails
KATE Beecroft MHK has failed to persuade Tynwald to rethink the rules on collective responsibility at the top tier of Manx politics.The Douglas South Liberal Vannin member tabled a motion before the...
View ArticleGet tickets now to Bollywood event
Time is running out if you want tickets for a Bollywood extravaganza featuring fabulous Indian cuisine and entertainment.The Children’s Centre is organising the evening at Union Mills Football Club on...
View ArticleMalawi fundraiser by Mothers’ Union
THERE will be activities galore at the Sea Terminal in Douglas tomorrow (Saturday) as the Mothers’ Union hosts an event called Ten Pence on a Tea Bag at the Terminal from Ten until Four.The island’s...
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