Mixed Approach to Online GP Bookings
All GP practices on the island both promote and offer online booking for appointments, the Health Minister has said #isleofman
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Ben to Undergo ‘Substantial’ Refurb
The Steam Packet has confirmed plans to bring its former flagship up to modern standards #Isleofman
Business
No Plans to Change Parental Pay
There are no plans to require employers to pay maternity or shared parental leave pay, the Treasury Minister has confirmed #isleofman
Manx Weather
Cold Start Ahead of Milder Weekend
A cold start to the day today but it will remain dry and sunny #isleofman
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Over 2,400 Virtual GP Appointments
The trial, a collaboration between Ramsey Group Practice and provider Tekihealth, has delivered an average of 413 extra consultations per month #isleofman
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Make Yourselves Heard
A Ramsey Commissioner says residents of the town must make their voices heard about the DoI's plans for new flood defences #isleofman
Travel
Extra Ireland Sailings in New Schedule
The schedule will see the Ben-my-Chree deployed on a significantly increased service with five weekly sailings to Dublin and Larne in peak season
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More People Can Sit on Juries
Significant changes making more people eligible to called for jury service have been approved by Tynwald #isleofman
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Most Popular Unis for Manx Students
An FoI release has revealed Manx students have a strong preference for universities in the north of England, with business degrees the most
Business
Prom Parking Launches Today
This walkway parking will be available throughout the festive period until early January #isleofman
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Govt in MiCard Climb Down
The Chief Minister has announced the government will seek to renew MiCards for people who are unable to access bank accounts. Members are
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Depts Responsible for Contingency Funds
Dr Alex Allinson has told Tynwald that individual government departments are responsible for managing their own internal contingency funds, with no single mandated
Business
No Full Modelling on Youth Jobs
Raising the minimum wage could risk youth employment opportunities, Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston has acknowledged in Tynwald #isleofman
Manx Weather
Cold Day Ahead
After a cold night there will be much of the same today. It will be another fine and sunny day although still with
Politics
MiCard Debate Leaves Govt Scrambling
Staring down the barrel of a second key vote defeat of the November sitting, Chief Minister Alf Cannan intervened to adjourn the debate,
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Consultations Need to be Independent
A former government press officer has said that public consultations are often flawed and have 'lost their way' #isleofman
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Warning Over Laxey Traffic
Motorists are being warned of delays on the Douglas to Ramsey Coast Road in Laxey due to essential works by Manx Utilities. However,
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New Defib for Govt House
Craig's Heartstrong Foundation has presented the Lieutenant Governor with a new defibrillator for Government House #isleofman
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Pioneer to be Added to Roll of Honour
The Tynwald Management Committee has recommended that Jean Thornton-Duesbery (1907-1997) be added to the Manx Patriots’ Roll of Honour #isleofman
Manx Weather
Ice Warning Extended Into Friday
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a new weather warning stretching into Friday morning #isleofman
Travel
Terminal Works Delayed Again
The DoI has asked the Steam Packet to reschedule this weekend's Liverpool sailings to operate to and from Heysham #isleofman
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Dept Ordered to Redo Racist FoI Search
The Information Commissioner has ruled that DEFA failed in its duties under the Freedom of Information Act regarding a request for correspondence about
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Police Plea for Caution in Coming Days
The Police have advised drivers to allow extra time for their journeys over the next few days #isleofman
Business
No Minimum Wage Assessment Before Vote
The Department for Enterprise has confirmed it did not undertake a separate, specific impact assessment into how the recent minimum wage increase would
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Call for Reform to AG’s Chambers
A former MHK has labelled the Attorney General’s Chambers an overly powerful and "dangerous controlling body" during a hearing on government reform #isleofman
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Over 160 Defects Picked up During Uplift
A targeted police operation has identified 168 vehicle defects during a three-week winter safety campaign #isleofman
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Kids Switching to Packed Lunches
New figures reveal a significant decline in the number of primary school pupils taking school meals between January and October 2025. However, the
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Govt Spending Local
Figures released by the government show it spends significantly more with local suppliers than those in the UK #isleofman
Manx Weather
Cold Start
There will be a cold and potentially icy start today, but this will mainly be over high ground #isleofman
Politics
The Slow Death of Political Debate?
A parliamentary committee has been told that the island's political culture suffers from a deficiency in properly challenging government policy #isleofman