We’re still paying for TT deal
TAXPAYERS will continue to foot the bill for a costly TT sponsorship deal right up until the income has been received from next year’s races, Tynwald was told.Questions were asked in the court about...
View ArticleNew armband scheme for Isle of Man’s bouncers
DISTINCTIVE armbands will soon become an essential part of the dress code for door staff employed at local pubs and nightclubs.The intention is to enhance customer service and safety by making security...
View ArticleGoalies shine in top flight
THE latest installment of Isle of Man Newspapers’ Team of the Week was spoilt for choice in the goalkeeping department.Following the weekend’s games in the Canada Life Premier League, there were no...
View ArticleScooter is stolen from a porch
Police are appealing for witnesses after a child’s scooter was stolen from the front porch of a house in Onchan.A silver ‘DX Sparks scooter’ was left in the front porch of the property at around 8:30am...
View ArticleTax agreement with Qatar
The Isle of Man’s agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income with the Middle-East state of Qatar entered into force on November...
View ArticleFT supplement cost us £64,000
A SUPPLEMENT in the Financial Times entitled Doing Business in the Isle of Man cost £64,000.But Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK told Tynwald he believed the supplement delivered good value for the island...
View ArticleManx students might have to pay tuition fees
THE island’s students will pay towards tuition fees from September 2014, if Tynwald backs a proposal next month.They will be asked to contribute a minimum of £2,500 a year towards their higher...
View ArticleChanges afoot on the buses
The government department responsible for public transport says it intends to make changes to services in the 2013 bus timetable. The timetables have been submitted to the Road Transport Licensing...
View ArticleReferenda warning from Chief Minister
HOLDING a referendum on sensitive issues like electoral reform, the VAT deal or our constitutional relationship with the UK risks destabilising the Manx economy, the Chief Minister warned Tynwald.Allan...
View ArticleCastletown Christmas Lights switch on is Dec 8
CASTLETOWN switches on its Christmas tree lights on Saturday, December 8.Celebrations begin at 2pm, with recitals by Victoria Primary Road school choir, Ballasalla Primary school at 2.30pm, Castletown...
View ArticleCentrica pressured to delay windfarm project
ENERGY giant Centrica has been forced to delay one of its proposed wind farm developments under pressure from the island.Chief Minister Allan Bell told Tynwald that the firm had been left in no doubt...
View ArticleSPORT
LOOKING to emulate the classes of 2000, ‘04, ‘09 and ‘11, four-time winners of the Warehouse Fitness-sponsored Floodlit Cup Douglas Royal kicked off this season’s competition in outstanding style by...
View ArticleClean sweep for Beach Buddies
DOUGLAS beach has never been cleaner, according to the volunteer beach cleaning group Beach Buddies.Volunteers gave up their Sunday morning to clear the beach of all litter and rubbish, right down to...
View ArticleFormer Whites enjoy good first seasons in America
FORMER Corinthians footballer Cameron Lee has enjoyed a fine debut season for Montana State University Billings.The defender moved to the northwest American state in the summer and played 18 matches...
View ArticleSt Mary’s and St John’s clinch Railway Cup spots
Wins against Gymns and Marown secure top four positions, while St George’s hammer PeelFOOTBALL results from Saturday, November 24 Canada Life Premier LeagueCastletown 0–2 RamseyMarown 1-6 St...
View ArticlePositive Action Group play away
THE Isle of Man Children’s Centre’s play development officer, Chris Gregory, will address the Positive Action Group tomorrow (Monday, November 26).Chris wants to highlight the need for children to...
View ArticleThat sinking feeling . . .
Talk about that sinking feeling!A new piece of equipment – worth £100,000 – designed to launch boats for the airport’s fire rescue service sank on its trial run last week. Airport director Ann Reynolds...
View ArticleLearning more about our community safety
A WELL-known UK community reform champion has gained a personal insight into the proposed modernisation of the Isle of Man criminal justice system.Baroness Newlove, who visited the island last week at...
View ArticleGerrard off to Hungary
A STRONG Great Britain team including Manx athlete Keith Gerrard will head to Hungary to contest the 2012 Spar European Cross-Country Championships with hopes of a podium position.Gerrard, who returned...
View ArticleTwo week holiday for TT 2015
SCHOOLS will take a two-week break – instead of one – during the TT Festival in 2015.Director of education Martin Barrow said it was because the Manx Grand Prix was being held later, and the situation...
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