Election Year Giveaway
Rob Mercer MLC has warned against using the island’s reserves to fund what he describes as an “unfunded tax giveaway in an election
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MHK: We’re Improving Capital Projects Management
An MHK has outlined improvements to the way the government approves and delivers capital projects, highlighting a new system designed to avoid the
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Hooper’s Blistering Attack on Budget
Lawrie Hooper has launched a blistering attack on the government's budget, accusing ministers of "looting" public funds and "mortgaging our future to try
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MLC Outlines Reserves
Gary Clueit MLC, political member with delegated responsibility as chair of the Investment Management Committee, provided an update to Tynwald during the budget
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Major Schemes Unlikely Before Election
Tynwald is unlikely to be asked to approve funding for any major capital schemes before the general election, Treasury Minister Chris Thomas has
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Villages Post Offices at Risk
Isle of Man Post Office has says it will seek new operators for its counters in Onchan and Foxdale after the current providers
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TT Film is a Generational Opportunity
Speaking during the Budget debate, Tim Johnston said: “This is more than a media milestone. It is an economic opportunity with long term
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Home Affairs Facing Many Pressures
Speaking in the budget debate, Mrs Poole-Wilson told members that almost 90% of the department's budget is pay-related, with police officers receiving a
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Minister Welcomes Budget
Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian has outlined the budget for Manx Care in 2026-27, telling Tynwald the funding represents a "clear
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Elementary Dear Members
As well as invoking Sherlock Holmes, Chief Minister Alf Cannan has praised Treasury’s “bravery” in raising personal allowances and warned that uncontrolled healthcare
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Health Budget Rises by £45m
The DHSC is to receive an extra £45m in its budget this year, driven by demands placed on Manx Care. However, after the
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Live Blog Budget Day 2026
Back from lunch, our Budget Day blog continues #isleofman
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We Shouldn’t Need Whistleblowers
A senior figure in the DoI has told a committee he finds it “personally very disappointing” that staff feel the need to use
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Four Authorities Have Acting Clerks
Four local authorities on are currently operating without a permanent clerk, the DoI has confirmed #isleofman
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Politicians Question CAA’s Instruction
Gary Clueit MLC told the Select Committee on whistleblowing of a case where an airport employee reported a serious safety issue to the
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Manx Care: We Don’t Use NDAs on Whistleblowers
Manx Care chiefs have told a committee that non-disclosure agreements have never been used to prevent staff from making protected disclosures #isleofman
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‘A National Embarrassment’
Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby has hit back after criticism from Charles Guard, saying she would have reinstated the horse tram tracks “within
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Record Year for Steam Packet
The Steam Packet has reported an 8% increase in year on year passenger figures #isleofman
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Politicians Have ‘Trashed’ Our Heritage
Charles Guard: "Please don't any one of you dare put on your manifesto that you support Manx Heritage, because we just won't believe
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Ravens Game Off
The Ravens had been due to play at 3pm this afternoon in the NWCFL Premier Division, but it has been postponed #isleofman
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Overnight Sailings at Risk of Disruption
The Steam Packet is warning of possible disruption to tonight’s Heysham sailings. Winds of up to gale force 8 are possible across parts
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Delays at Ronaldsway
easyJet's website said that the delays to its inbound flight from Liverpool is "due to air traffic control in Isle of Man" #isleofman
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Health Chiefs Closed Ranks
Manx Care’s board decided not to pursue disciplinary action against senior social care leaders despite an independent report recommending proceedings, a Tynwald select
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A Place Fit For a Defib
Craig's Heartstrong Foundation has teamed up Douglas' newest gym to launch a new defibrillator #isleofman
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Tributes Paid to Retiring Captain
A lifelong friend of Raymond Gawne, who has served his community for over six decades in various roles, said he has 'set a
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FA Cup Take Two
Just one Ecap FA Cup first round tie survived last Saturday’s weather, so it is take two for six of the remaining seven
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Travelodge Submits Planning App
Travelodge has submitted plans for its hotel on Fort Street in Douglas which is due to open next year #isleofman
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AK47 Amongst Guns Handed Into Police
Items handed in included a double barrel shotgun, high powered hunting rifle, viable handguns and two deactivated AK47 and Uzi weapons #isleofman
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Separate Your Plasterboard
Changes have been implemented at the Western Civic Amenity Site following updates to landfill management on the island #isleofman
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Ravens Head to Barlick
FC Isle of Man have a trip to the Pennines this Valentine's Day looking to secure back to back wins #isleofman