Power to the people
MANX Electricity Authority (MEA) staff are on stand-by 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in case there are any problems with the power supply.And as the weather causes the majority of the MEA’s network...
View ArticleChoir rocks on!
JUST months after Christine Barton set up a Rock Choir in the island, she is now encouraging people to sign up to a second choir.In August, the private singing and piano teacher – who retired from...
View ArticleStaff told: Your jobs might go
A GOVERNMENT department has been the first to warn staff of possible job cuts – within hours of Chief Minister Allan Bell announcing that the public sector wage bill will have to be slashed by 10 per...
View ArticleGold-plated protection for workers?
THERE is no clear-cut case for new employment legislation to be introduced in the island to protect worker’s rights, the Economic Development Minister told his fellow MHKs.Unions joined forces ahead of...
View ArticleOnline survey on Manx Grand Prix
THE PUBLIC are being invited to offer their views in an online survey about the Manx Grand Prix and help shape its future.The move is part of a wide ranging review of the MGP Festival announced in...
View ArticleSome ‘pollution’ is due to natural phenomena
ALMOST 50 instances of pollution were notified to the authorities over the past year but fewer than half of these were substantiated according to a report published recently. The 2011 River Pollution...
View ArticleNine years of celebrations
CANADA Life International Limited (CLI) has maintained its overall five-star financial strength rating from actuarially based consultancy AKG for the ninth straight year.AKG confirmed CLI’s status as a...
View ArticleBook review: Selection of OUP children’s books
February sees an exciting new selection of books from the classy stable at Oxford University Press Children’s Books.From picture books that catch the eyes of toddlers through the middle reading years...
View ArticleNew face a cert in Douglas ward
FORMER Douglas South MHK Bill Malarkey is aiming to make a political comeback.He will stand in Murray’s Ward where two other candidates – Ritchie McNicholl and George Campbell – are also standing.Mr...
View ArticleBike rider dies in accident on Baldrine to Laxey Road
A MOTORBIKE rider has died following an accident on the Baldrine to Laxey road yesterday evening.The accident, involving a black Yamaha bike and a silver Honda Jazz car, happened at about 5.20pm...
View ArticleCavs narrowly extend winning run
Cavaliers looked to extend their unbeaten league record against a Turkey team short on size in the men’s basketball league last Thursday. Neither side were pleased after a dismal first quarter that saw...
View ArticleSlammers sailing through season
Cup and possible league contenders Fellas took on league newcomers Little Devils at the NSC in week 16 of the Women’s Basketball League.Growing in numbers by the week, Fellas arrived with nine players...
View ArticleIn today’s Manx Independent
The Manx Independent is in shops this afternoon.In today’s Indy, Samantha Barks tells us all about the moment she realised she was set for movie stardom and looks ahead to her role in the film version...
View ArticleBacking for multi-story car park plan
CHAMBER of Commerce chief executive Mike Hennessy has welcomed Douglas Council’s plans to invest £12.7m to redevelop Cambrian Place, in Lord Street, Douglas.Plans are expected to be submitted this...
View ArticleWinter skills training with SARDA
MEMBERS both human and canine from the Isle of Man branch of the Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) travelled to Scotland this month for five days’ training in winter skills.Andy Dunn, Malcolm...
View ArticleManx Hockey Blog 18
WHO needs Jose Mourinho when you’ve got Christian ‘Jose’ Forbes?An ApologyIn last week’s edition of January 26, we carried an article which suggested that Andy ‘Phoenix’ Kneale may have been...
View ArticleThe latest ManxSki blog from Chris Callow
64: Up & Running in St SiggySo where did January go? Or December come to that – a quick check has revealed the last Blog was posted in November – that nice Mr Parry will be wrathful with me, but I...
View ArticleWe are collateral damage in UK party politics
THE Isle of Man has become ‘collateral damage’ in a wider debate going on in UK politics, Chief Minister Allan Bell told MHKs – adding that he was determined to enhance the island’s relationship with...
View ArticleExhibitions
Friday, February 3------------• Our Sporting Life exhibition, Manx Museum, Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Until September 1.• Friends Exhibition, Garretts Gallery, Unit 11, Kirby Farm Industrial Estate,...
View ArticleDance
Friday, February 3• Step in Time, Ballroom Dance, Youth Art Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 4-6pm; Also Saturday 10am-1pm, Tuesday 4-6pm, Wednesday 4-6pm, Thursday 4-6pm. Also Dynamix 7-9pm; Also...
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