Govt Chief Defends Whistleblowing System
The government CEO has defended the current model for handling whistleblowing concerns, resisting suggestions that an independent body should take charge #isleofman
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Commissioner Backs External Review
A Peel town commissioner has called for an externally led investigation following a row over “poor performance” and the use of ratepayers’ money
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Gap Remain in Whistleblowing Training
Whistleblowing training has not been universally completed across government departments, with workers in some areas lacking the online access needed to complete it
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Students Facing Dyslexia Lottery
A Tynwald select committee has called for urgent reform of dyslexia support in Manx schools, warning that provision for children varies so widely
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Hospice Needs More Govt Support
The chief executive of Hospice Isle of Man has said the charity needs more financial support from government, as it begins a voluntary
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Walking The Economic Tightrope
The owner of Quids Inn has welcomed the upcoming tax threshold increase but warned that global pressures threaten to undermine any economic boost.
Sport
Vagas Seeking to Avenge Defeat
Vagabonds Ladies welcome Macclesfield to the island this weekend looking to seek revenge for their defeat a few weeks ago. When the sides
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Easter Ride Out for Hospice
H & H Motorcycles will be hosting its second Easter Ride Out next month in aid of Hospice Isle of Man #isleofman
Podcast
WTF: Hospice, Horse Trams and Tourist Taxes
In this week's pod, Juan, Charlie and Sam react to the news that Hospice is facing service cuts and redundancies and suggest areas
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Manx Care Criticised Over FoI Response
Manx Care has been told to redo a Freedom of Information request after taking four months to respond #isleofman
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Urgent Question on Packet Fuel Charge
The Chief Minister is going to be asked what impact he expects the Steam Packet's increase in fuel surcharge is likely to have
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Minister to Make Statement on Hospice
Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian will make a statement to the Keys on Tuesday on for Hospice funding #isleofman
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CEO Works to Ensure Systems Work
Government Chief Executive Mark Lewin has told a select committee he does not “interfere” with individual whistleblowing cases, instead focusing on process assurance
Travel
Travel Routes Failing Islanders
Islanders have lost confidence in air and sea travel links, with just one in five expressing faith that services will meet future needs,
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Cabinet Office Criticised Over FoI Response
The Information Commissioner has told the Cabinet Office to go back and properly handle an FoI request about the Area Plan for the
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Calls For Govt to Act
Islanders have called for the government to step in and provide more funding to Hospice Isle of Man after it announced service cuts
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DEFA Encouraged to Release Hygiene Reports
The Information Commissioner has encouraged DEFA to consider proactively publishing food hygiene inspection reports #Isleofman
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Friday’s Bus Schedule
With strikes set to resume tomorrow, Bus Vannin has outlined what services it will be operating tomorrow #isleofman
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Plans Submitted for Hospital Repairs
The DHSC has applied for planning permission to carry out roof repairs at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital #isleofman
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Cuts and Redundancies at Hospice
Hospice Isle of Man has announced service cuts and redundancies after operating at a deficit for the past six years. It will protect
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Community Library Seeking Driver
The Manx Family Community Association is seeking new staff to help expand its mobile outreach, with two key roles now available #isleofman
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You Can’t Tip That Here Mate
The Western Civic Amenity Site says it won't be taking rubbish from the northern parishes during the closure of the Balladoole site and
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Jonathan’s 29 Years of Service
A retired firefighter has been recognised for an “outstanding career” spanning nearly three decades at Peel Fire Station #isleofman
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Julie Receives Well Deserved MBE
Julie Stokes has been received for MBE for services to cancer care on the Isle of Man #isleofman
Business
Hauliers Being Hit From All Sides
Sean Quaye, Director of Freight Hub, has told Manx.News the impact of rising costs on hauliers will inevitably feed into the local economy
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Tourist Levy Plans Inching Forward
Visit Isle of Man has requested a mandate to develop a tourism levy following consultation with the visitor economy sector which it says
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Housing Shortfall Laid Bare… Again
A major shortfall in social housing for single people has been laid bare with data revealing that just 73 allocations were made over
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No Need for Audit?
Chief Minister Alf Cannan has again rejected calls for a forensic audit of Manx Care, insisting existing financial controls are sufficient #isleofman
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MHK Backs Commissioner in Board Row
Glenfaba & Peel MHK Kate Lord-Brennan has backed a commissioner in a row with the board over differing versions of events and questioned
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Local Authority Bill Delayed Again
The House of Keys has further adjourned consideration of Legislative Council amendments to the Local Government Amendment Bill until the end of April